Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter 4K Ultra HD Out Now!

I’m sure like myself many of you are a fan of Hammer Films. If so you’re likely to be very interested in the a new limited edition release out this week on 4K Ultra HD. I talking about Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter.

Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974) is Hammer horror film starring Horst Janson, John Carson, Ian Hendry, Shane Briant, Caroline Munro, John Cater and Lois Daine.

This new release boasts a “brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative film elements” meaning this really is the ultimate version to own.

You can find the new 4K restoration film trailer lower down the page.

Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter 4K Ultra HD

4K UHD Technical Specs

• Discs: 5
• Video: 4K UHD 2160p
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 / 1.85:1
• Audio: ?
• Running Time: 91 mins approx
• Rating: 15

Special Features

• New 2024 introduction by Caroline Munro on 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version
• New 2024 commentary featuring Caroline Munro and Sam & George Clemens on 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version
• New 2024 introduction by Sam & George Clemens on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
• Archive 2011 commentary featuring Brian Clemens, Caroline Munro, Shane Briant and John Carson on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
• Archive 2011 commentary featuring Brian Clemens and Director of Photography Ian Wilson on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
• Archive 2013 introduction by Brian Clemens on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
• Archive 2020 commentary featuring film historian Bruce G. Hallenbeck on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
• Archive 2003 commentary featuring Brian Clemens and Caroline Munro on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
• The House of Clemens (New 57-minute Documentary looking at Brian Clemens and his body of work)
• Original UK Theatrical Trailer
• Original Foreign Theatrical Trailer
• Original US Theatrical Trailer
• Original UK Censor Card
• Original US Radio Spots
• Original Textless Titles and Backgrounds
• Kronos Returns (Archive Featurette On the 2008 Reunion of Cast & Crew)
• Brian Clemens 1991 Interview from the Festival of Fantastic Films Archive
• Brian Clemens 2000 Interview from the Festival of Fantastic Films Archive
• Horst Janson 2010 Interview from the Festival of Fantastic Films Archive
• Lois Daine 2017 Interview from the James McCabe Archive
• Anything Goes (Hammer in the ’70s 2020 Featurette Featuring Kim Newman & Stephen Jones)
• Extensive Stills Gallery (Includes Many Rare Behind-the-scenes Pictures)
• New Article On the Making of Captain Kronos by Actor / Author Bruce G. Hallenbeck
• Archive Interviews with Horst Janson, Caroline Munro, Laurie Johnson, John Cater, Lisa Collings & William Hobbs, Courtesy of Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine
• New Article Examining Why Kronos Never Made it to a Franchise by Film Historian Laura Mayne
• New Article On Laurie Johnson by Movie Music International’s John Mansell
• Archive Brian Clemens Interview from a 1974 Edition of Monster Times
• Archive Review of Captain Kronos from 1974 by Video Watchdog’s Tim Lucas
• New Article Examining the Twinning of Captain Kronos with a Martial Arts Film on its Cinema Release by Steve Rogers
• Reproduction Pressbook, Call Sheet & US PR Material
• Reproduction Comic Strip Adaptation & “Sequel” from the Legendary House of Hammer Magazine

Purchase Information

You can purchase now on 4K Ultra HD for £66.08 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 2nd April 2025).

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Release Date

Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter 4K UHD released on 27th January 2025 in the UK.

Watch The Trailer

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