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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-
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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