Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1973) (4K UHD + Blu-ray)

Ensi-ilta: 7.4.1973

Alkuperäinen nimi: Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter

Teatterikesto: 91 min

Maa: United Kingdom

Arvosana: TMDB: 6.1/10 | IMDB

Legendary creator Brian Clemens writes and directs this stylish, revisionist Hammer Horror – pitting a swashbuckling hero, his hunchbacked assistant and a feisty gypsy ingenue against a cunning and malevolent vampire. Starring Horst Janson as Kronos and Hammer Glamour icon Caroline Munro as Carla, cult classic Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter makes its worldwide debut as a brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative film elements.

A rash of mysterious deaths due to accelerated ageing compels Dr Marcus to summon his brother-in-arms, Captain Kronos – once a soldier but now a professional vampire hunter. As the deaths continue, however, Kronos realises that this is no ordinary vampire he’s hunting.

Special Features

This set compromises:

Three iterations of Captain Kronos: the widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version, the fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version and the widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version

Brand-new Dolby Atmos and 5.1 mixes for each version alongside the original mono film soundtrack

English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Japanese subtitles on each version of the film

The discs feature:

The House of Clemens: a brand-new 59-minute documentary looking at Brian Clemens and his body of work, with contributions from his family, friends and colleagues

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, John Carson and Marcus Hearn on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version

Archive 2011 commentary featuring Brian Clemens, Director of Photography Ian Wilson and Marcus Hearn 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, Caroline Munro and Jonathan Sothcott on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version

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 and 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 Horror in the 1970s - 2020 featurette featuring Kim Newman and Stephen Jones

Extensive stills gallery including many rare behind-the-scenes pictures and featuring music from Laurie Johnson's outstanding score

The features, packaging and specification on this page are not final and are subject to change