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Curse of Frankenstein (The) (1957)
Hammer's first Frankenstein horror film.Director: Terence Fisher
Year of Copyright: 1957
Year of Production: 1956-57
OVERALL: R2-
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
"Cast & crew" -list
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Subtitles:English, French, Portuguese & Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
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Case type:Snapper Case
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Notes:Also in the original "Hammer Horror Collection" box set, with "The Horror of Dracula" and "The Mummy".
-Also in the re-release (6-disc) "Hammer Horror Classics Collection" box set, with "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed", "Dracula Has Risen from the Grave", "Taste the Blood of Dracula", "The Horror of Dracula", and "The Mummy". -
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (2:15)
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Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, English, French, German HoH, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish & Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
French Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Dvd title "Frankenstein S'Est Echappé !".
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (2:15)
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Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, English, French, German HoH, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish & Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
French Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Dvd title "Frankensteins Fluch".
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (2:15)
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Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, English, French, German HoH, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish & Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
French Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0 mono -
Case type:Snapper Case
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Notes:Dvd title "Frankensteins Förbannelse".
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Extras:DISC ONE (DVD):
*The Film (80:00)
Alternate presentation in 1.66:1 ratio (anamorphic) (79:50)
Audio commentary with Marcus Hearn and Johnathan Rigby
DISC TWO (DVD):
'Frankenstein Reborn: The Making of a Hammer Classic' documentary (32:53)
'Life with Sir' featurette (12:04)
'Tales of Frankenstein' television dramatisation (27:26)
'The World of Hammer: The Curse of Frankenstein' documentary (24:54)
Gallery (7:51)
Bonus film: Four Sided Triangle (Terence Fisher, 1953) (77:59)
Booklet: 'The Creator's Spark: Hammer's Frankenstein Begins' (PDF file)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray):
Alternate presentation of the film in 1.66:1 ratio (HD, 83:11)
Audio commentary with Marcus Hearn and Johnathan Rigby
'Frankenstein Reborn: The Making of a Hammer Classic' documentary (SD, 32:53)
'Life with Sir' featurette (SD, 12:04)
'Tales of Frankenstein' television dramatisation (SD, 27:26)
'The World of Hammer: The Curse of Frankenstein' documentary (SD, 24:54)
Gallery (7:51)
Bonus film: Four Sided Triangle (Terence Fisher, 1953) (SD, 77:59) -
Subtitles:English HoH (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (2:15)
Cast & crew filmographies -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, English, French, German HoH, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish & Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
French Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Only in the "Hammer Horror Originals" box set (with three art cards), with "The Horror of Dracula" and "The Mummy".
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (2:15)
Cast & crew filmographies -
Subtitles:Arabic, Danish, English, French, German HoH, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish & Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
French Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Region 2/4 encoded. Only in the "Hammer Horror Collection" box set (cardboard slipcase with a fold out cardboard and plastic insert), with "The Horror of Dracula" and "The Mummy".
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OVERALL: R2
The UK release from Lionsgate is the best option, offering a good range of extra features (including a bonus film, Fisher's 1953 picture Four Sided Triangle), the restored 'eyeball' scene (cut from the film in 1957) and an alternate HD presentation of the film.
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CUTS:
- R1 America- Warner Home Video - Yes - BBFC 'X' certificate version (83:06 NTSC).
- R2 France- Warner Home Video - Yes - BBFC 'X' certificate version (79:46 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Warner Home Video - Yes - BBFC 'X' certificate version (79:46 PAL).
- R2 Sweden- Warner Home Video - Yes - The BBFC cut the film for an 'X' (79:46 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - Yes - However a close-up of a severed eyeball cut by the BBFC in 1957 has been restored (79:51 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Warner Home Video - Yes - The BBFC cut the film for an 'X' (79:46 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Warner Home Video - Yes - BBFC 'X' certificate version (79:46 PAL).
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 12/05/04
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 05/08/21UPDATE LOG:
12/05/04: Initial entry.
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16/10/12: Added UK release from Lionsgate
08/04/16: Versions changed to 'Yes' for cuts. ASINs added. R2 France, Germany & Sweden added.
05/08/21: Dates.
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