by Davy_Lee » 17 Nov 2017 01:03
Jack the Ripper (1959) (Severin Films BD)
"Our release of Jack the Ripper (1959) contains three versions of the movie -- British Version from 1080 telecine, U.S. Version 2K scan of archival print, European Version (on bonus DVD) assembled from British Version and only known tape source of salacious alternate/extended scenes -- the original film elements are currently lost.
PLUS a host of exclusive bonus features including full audio commentary with the late British film legends: co director Robert Baker and Hammer screenwriter Jimmy Sangster with Assistant Director Peter Manley; Interview with Denis Meikle, author of "Jack the Ripper, The Murders & The Movies"; all new documentary short 'Gentleman Jack -- The Whitechapel Murders Revisited' and more.
The limited edition also comes with an Exclusive slip case with the lurid paperback movie tie-in artwork. The regular inner wrap is reversible with two different vintage poster designs. AVAILABLE BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND: (regular cover / single disc edition released in 2018, any leftovers of Limited Edition will not be available until regular edition streets)."
Special Features:
• British Version
• US Version
• Audio commentary by Robert S. Baker, Jimmy Sangster and Peter Manley, moderated by British horror historian Marcus Hearn
• Alternate/Extended continental takes
• Interview with Denis Meikle, author of "Jack The Ripper: The Murders And The Movies"
• "Gentleman Jack - The Whitechapel Murders Revisited" featurette
• Theatrical trailer
• Poster and still gallery
BONUS DVD:
• European Cut
• The Two Faces Of Jack L'Eventreur - an interview with re-release supervisor Alain Petit
Last edited by
Davy_Lee on 23 Jun 2018 02:50, edited 2 times in total.
*N=New to collection
, U=Upgrade
, DD=Double Dipping
, R=Replacement for damaged disc
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