Hot on the heels of announcing their 4K/Blu-ray set of The Quatermass Xperiment Hammer have released details of their forthcoming Quatermass 2 set. It is another packed set with the film presented on both Bluray and 4K discs (5 discs in total, 2 UHD and 3 bluray) presented in an embossed outer case.
The set will feature three versions of the film including the UK widescreen theatrical version, full screen version and widescreen US theatrical version. Extras will include the second part of the Toby Hadoke documentary The Legend of Nigel Kneale, Doubling Down: Uncovering Quatermass 2 - a look at the making of the film and all six episodes of the original BBC series. Further material looks at the controversial choice of Brian Donlevy; Man of Action examines his life and times whilst A Question of Character offers perspectives on Donlevy and why Nigel Kneale detested his casting. There are also an array of archive materials ranging from audio commentaries, interviews with cast and crew, trailers and image galleries. The film will come with six audio commentaries.
The set will feature three versions of the film including the UK widescreen theatrical version, full screen version and widescreen US theatrical version. Extras will include the second part of the Toby Hadoke documentary The Legend of Nigel Kneale, Doubling Down: Uncovering Quatermass 2 - a look at the making of the film and all six episodes of the original BBC series. Further material looks at the controversial choice of Brian Donlevy; Man of Action examines his life and times whilst A Question of Character offers perspectives on Donlevy and why Nigel Kneale detested his casting. There are also an array of archive materials ranging from audio commentaries, interviews with cast and crew, trailers and image galleries. The film will come with six audio commentaries.
Also in the set is a reproduction of the Quatermass 2 comic strip that was featured in the Hammer House of Horror magazine and a booklet of new writing on the film. It promises to be another definitive edition and will be available to pre-order from 30th May. For more details please go here https://hammerfilms.com/products/quatermass-2-limited-collectors-edition
