Hammer Films has a treat awaiting us all in October 2025 with their UK release of The Curse of Frankenstein Limited Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD.
This six disc release comes on two 4K Ultra HD and four Blu-rays. So you can probably deduce that it will be packed full of interesting extras. I’ll put the full list of bonus materials lower down.
There is also the standard 4K version releasing on the same day.
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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) is a horror film by Hammer Films, directed by Terence Fisher. It stars horror icons Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee along with Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart and Melvyn Hayes.
You can find the 4K restoration trailer lower down the page.
The Curse of Frankenstein Limited Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD
The film is presented in three aspect ratios: widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical, fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed and widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical.
Hammer Films say “This release is a UK release only. US and ROW release available from The Warner Archive Collection. UHD discs by default are region free, Blu-ray discs are Region B.”
4K UHD Technical Specs
- Discs: 6 (2 x 4K UHD + 4 x Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 / 1.37.1 / 1.85:1
- Audio: New 5.1 Mix for All 3 Versions / Original Mono Soundtrack
- Running Time: 83 mins approx
- Rating: 12
Special Features
- Packaged in a High-end, Leather Feel Slipcase with Debossed Red & Green Foil Titling
- Rigid Inner Box Featuring New Artwork by Fan Favourite Artist Greg Staples
- Double-sided poster of original one-sheets
- 8 x Art Cards Featuring Facsimiles of the Original UK Cinema Lobby Cards
- 168 Page Booklet Featuring New & Reprint Articles
- 68 Page Comic Featuring A Reprint of the Comic Strip from Legendary 1970s Magazine The House of Hammer
On-Disc Content
- Commentary with Author / Critic Kim Newman, Horror Anthologist / Writer Stephen Jones & Barry Forshaw (Author of British Gothic Cinema)
- Commentary with Heidi Honeycutt, Writer, Filmmaker & Film Programmer + Cult Movie Expert Toby Roan
- Archive Commentary with Hammer Experts Marcus Hearn & Jonathan Rigby.
- Archive Commentary with Writer / Producer Dr Steve Haberman & film-maker / Film Historian Constantine Nasr
- Recreating the Creature
- A Fitting Vocation/Topped and Tailed: A Two Part Programme that looks at Molly Arbuthnot’s Contribution to Hammer’s Gothics
- Good or Tuesday?: Writer / Actor Mark Gatiss, Writer / Publisher Dick Klemensen, Author Stephen Laws, Screenwriter / Novelist Stephen Gallagher, Screenwriter / Producer David Pirie & Writer /Ppublisher Wayne Kinsey Discuss Jimmy Sangster’s Influence At Hammer
- Painting with Fine Brushes: Little Shoppe of Horrors’ Dick Klemensen Introduces this Previously Unheard Audio Interview with Cinematographer Jack Asher
- Beside the Seaside: Actor Madeline Smith Visits Peter Cushing’s Beloved Home Town of Whitstable in the Company of Hammer Expert Wayne Kinsey
- A Gothic History of Frankenstein: Scriptwriter / Novelist Stephen Volk Discusses Shelley’s Original Novel & its Adaptation to Cinema
- Reviving The Curse of Frankenstein: A look Behind-the-scenes At the New 4K Restoration of The Curse of Frankenstein
- Hammer Horror for Hugh Harlow: Brief Archive Interview with 3rd Assistant Director Hugh Harlow
- Jimmy Sangster 1997 Interview: Manchester’s Festival of Fantastic Films Interview with Writer Jimmy Sangster from 1997
- Frankenstein Reborn: Archive Featurette with actor Melvyn Hayes, Hammer Experts Denis Meikle & Jonathan Rigby
- Life With Sir: Archive Featurette
- The Resurrection Men: Archive Featurette
- Hideous Progeny: Archive Featurette With Christopher Frayling
- Torrents of Light: Archive Featurette With Cinematographer David J. Miller
- Diabolus in Musica: Archive Featurette With Composer Christopher Drake
- Alternative Eyeball Scene: The Alternative, Censored Version of the Eyeball Scene (As featured by Warners Bros in the US Theatrical Version)
- Promotional Materials: Trailer Materials were Compiled (and restored where possible) as part of the 4K Restoration Process of the Main Feature. Also Featured is one of the 8mm Cutdown Versions of the Film that were Commercially Available in the 1960s
- Image Gallery: Behind-the-scenes Shots, Alongside Tracks from James Bernard’s Iconic Score
- Flesh and Blood (LCE exclusive): Made in conjunction with Hammer & First Transmitted on TV in 1994
- Mr Cushing and Mr Lee (LCE exclusive): A Behind-the-scenes Recording Made During the Narration Sessions for Flesh and Blood
- Flesh and Blood Narration Outtakes (LCE exclusive)
- Tales of Frankenstein (LCE exclusive): The Success of The Curse of Frankenstein Saw Columbia Entering into a Production Deal with Hammer to Create a Pilot for a New Anthology Series Starring Anton Diffring as Frankenstein: The Pilot Did Not Go to Series and Ultimately Lapsed into Public Domain
- Tales of Frankenstein Commentary (LCE exclusive): 2001 Commentary with Ted Newsom, Gary Smith & Stuart Galbraith
- The Tale of Tales of Frankenstein (LCE exclusive): An Examination of the Circumstances Surrounding the Production of Tales of Frankenstein by Hammer Expert & Documentarian Ted Newsom
Purchase Information
You can own it now on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for £60.00 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 3rd September 2025).
Release Date
The Curse of Frankenstein Limited Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD is due for release 13th October 2025.
Watch The 4K Restoration Trailer
Latest UK 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases
The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 4K Ultra HD
- Discs: 3
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 / 1.37.1 / 1.85:1
- Audio: New 5.1 Mix for All 3 Versions / Original Mono Soundtrack
- Running Time: 83 mins approx
- Rating: 12
Purchase Information
You can own it now on 4K Ultra HD for £30.00 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 3rd September 2025).
Release Date
The Curse of Frankenstein 4K UHD is due for release 13th October 2025.
What Do You Think?
As a huge Hammer fan this ‘Collector’s Edition’ is a must have for myself, but will you be adding it to your horror collection this October?
Have you purchased any of the other recent 4K restorations from Hammer Films?
I would really love to hear your thoughts, you can discuss it with me over on my Popcorn Cinema Facebook page.
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