Hammer Films are set release, The Abominable Snowman Collector’s Edition on 4K Ultra HD along with Standard Editions on both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray at the end of September 2026 for the UK.
Furthermore the film has been restored by Hammer in 4K from the best available film elements.
The Abominable Snowman (1957), is a Hammer science fiction horror film, directed by Val Guest and starring Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing and Maureen Connell.
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Plot
“Dr Rollason and his team, on a scientific expedition in the Himalayas, are guests at an isolated monastery. Then a second expedition turns up – intent on trapping the legendary Yeti in a money-making venture.”
– Hammer Films
The Abominable Snowman Collector’s Edition 4K UHD
This release has been “Painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the best available film elements”.
The Collector’s Editions includes both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions of the film.
4K UHD Technical Specs
- Discs: 4 (2 x 4K UHD + 2 x Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 UK Theatrical Version / Widescreen 2.35:1 US Theatrical Version
- Audio: Brand New 5.1 Mix for Both Versions of the Film Alongside the Original Mono Film Soundtrack
- Running Time: 91 mins approx.
- Rating: PG
Collector’s Edition Contents
- 120 Page Book (Features New Articles On the Film, Cast & Crew).
- Packaged in a High-end, Leather Feel Slipcase with Debossed Foil Titling.
- Double Sided Poster of Original One-Sheets
- 8 x Art Cards (Features Facsimiles of the Original Cinema Lobby Cards
On Disc Extras
- New Commentary on The Abominable Snowman with Actor/Comedian Toby Hadoke & Nigel Kneale’s Biographer Andy Murray.
- New Commentary on The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas with Cult Movie Expert Toby Roan & Cereal at Midnight Podcaster Heath Holland.
- Archive 1999 Commentary Featuring Writer Nigel Kneale, Director Val Guest & Hammer Expert Marcus Hearn & Ted Newsom
- New Audio Essay on Big Monsters in Film by Celluloid Cryptid Expert Stephen R. Bissette.
- Abominable!: New Documentary on the Making of The Abominable Snowman (Contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Richard Hollis & Jon Dear)
- Exhuming the Creature: New documentary on the Making on Long-Since-Lost TV play The Creature, On which The Abominable Snowman was Based. (Contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Gavin Collinson, Richard Holliss, Jon Dear & Hannah Cooper)
- The Art of Design: New documentary on Design Maestro Bernard Robinson & the Design and Set-Building Carried out by Hammer
- The Legend of the Yeti: New Documentary on Cinema’s Passion for Rampaging Cryptids (Contributions from Director/Producer/Actor/Writer Ted A. Bohus, Writer/Editor Mike Gingold, Artist/Film Historian Stephen R. Bissette & Writer/Director/Producer Casey Walker
- At the Edge of Understanding: New video Essay by Heather Wixson
- Captured!: On-set Photographs Taken During Production by Nigel Kneale when he Visited Bray & Pinewood.
- Sidebar: The Abominable Snowman (Film critic/Writer Tim Lucas Discusses This & Similar Films of the Period with Stephen R. Bissette)
- Archive Interview with Val Guest from 2002.
- Archive Audio Interview with Val Guest from 1988.
- Archive Audio Interview with Rudolph Cartier from 1991.
- Original Trailer & Censor Card.
- Extensive Image Gallery of Stills & Publicity Material.
Purchase Information
You can pre-order 4K UHD Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD for £49.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 17th September 2026).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale.
Release Date
4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition releases 28th September 2026 in the UK.
Watch The Trailer
The Abominable Snowman 4K UHD (Standard Edition)
- Discs: 4 (2 x 4K UHD + 2 x Blu-Ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 UK Theatrical Version / Widescreen 2.35:1 US Theatrical Version
- Audio: Brand New 5.1 Mix for Both Versions of the Film Alongside the Original Mono Film Soundtrack
- Running Time: 91 mins approx.
- Rating: PG
Special Features
Includes the same ‘On Disc Extras’ as listed above with the ‘Collector’s Edition’.
Purchase Information
You can pre-order 4K Standard Edition on 4K UHD for £29.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 17th September 2026).
Release Date
4K Ultra Standard Edition releases 28th September 2026 in the UK.
Latest Blu-ray Releases
The Abominable Snowman Blu-ray
Blu-ray Technical Specs
- Discs: 2
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 UK Theatrical Version / Widescreen 2.35:1 US Theatrical Version
- Audio: Mono / 5.1 / English
- Running Time: 91 mins approx.
- Rating: PG
Special Features
- New Commentary on The Abominable Snowman with Actor/Comedian Toby Hadoke & Nigel Kneale’s Biographer Andy Murray.
- New Commentary on The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas with Cult Movie Expert Toby Roan & Cereal at Midnight Podcaster Heath Holland.
- Archive 1999 Commentary Featuring Writer Nigel Kneale, Director Val Guest & Hammer Expert Marcus Hearn & Ted Newsom
- New Audio Essay on Big Monsters in Film by Celluloid Cryptid Expert Stephen R. Bissette.
- Abominable!: New Documentary on the Making of The Abominable Snowman (Contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Richard Hollis & Jon Dear)
- Exhuming the Creature: New documentary on the Making on Long-Since-Lost TV play The Creature, On which The Abominable Snowman was Based. (Contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Gavin Collinson, Richard Holliss, Jon Dear & Hannah Cooper)
- The Art of Design: New documentary on Design Maestro Bernard Robinson & the Design and Set-Building Carried out by Hammer
- The Legend of the Yeti: New Documentary on Cinema’s Passion for Rampaging Cryptids (Contributions from Director/Producer/Actor/Writer Ted A. Bohus, Writer/Editor Mike Gingold, Artist/Film Historian Stephen R. Bissette & Writer/Director/Producer Casey Walker
- At the Edge of Understanding: New video Essay by Heather Wixson
- Captured!: On-set Photographs Taken During Production by Nigel Kneale when he Visited Bray & Pinewood.
- Sidebar: The Abominable Snowman (Film critic/Writer Tim Lucas Discusses This & Similar Films of the Period with Stephen R. Bissette)
- Archive Interview with Val Guest from 2002.
- Archive Audio Interview with Val Guest from 1988.
- Archive Audio Interview with Rudolph Cartier from 1991.
- Original Trailer & Censor Card.
- Extensive Image Gallery of Stills & Publicity Material.
Purchase Information
You can pre-order, Blu-ray now for £24.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Price correct as of 17th September 2026).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale.
Release Date
The Abominable Snowman Blu-ray releases on 28th September 2026 in the UK.
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