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Strange Confession AKA Inner Sanctum Mysteries: Strange Confession AKA The Missing Head (Blu-ray) (1945)
A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in the death of the scientist's young son.Director: John Hoffman
OVERALL: Blu-ray B-
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Extras:DISC ONE
Calling Dr. Death (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 62:42)
Audio Commentary by screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner and Regina Le Borg, daughter of director Reginald Le Borg (2020)
Weird Woman (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 63:04)
Audio Commentary by authors Justin Humphreys and Del Howison (2020)
Dead Man's Eyes (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 63:56)
"The Creaking Door: Inside The Inner Sanctum" 2020 video essay with historian Martin Grams Jr. (17:37)
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailers
DISC TWO
The Frozen Ghost (Harold Young, 1945; 61:06)
Theatrical Trailer (1:11)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by screenwriter Peter Atkins and screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner (2020)
Pillow of Death (Wallace Fox, 1945; 66:16)
"This is the Inner Sanctum: Making a Universal Mystery Series" 2020 featurette (31:47)
"Mind Over Matter: An Archival Interview with Martin Kosleck" 2020 featurette (11:00)
Poster Gallery
Theatrical Trailers -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes in a slipcase with a 28-page booklet.
The booklet includes a link to digital standard-definition streaming extras:
- the Gypsy Rose Lee thriller "Lady of Burlesque" (William A. Wellman, 1943; ~91 minutes);
- the unofficial film spin-off "Inner Sanctum" (Lew Landers, 1948; ~62 minutes);
- 3 radio episodes: "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Black Sea Gull", and "Melody of Death". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
Calling Dr. Death (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 62:42)
Audio Commentary by screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner and Regina Le Borg, daughter of director Reginald Le Borg (2020)
Weird Woman (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 63:04)
Audio Commentary by authors Justin Humphreys and Del Howison (2020)
Dead Man's Eyes (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 63:56)
"The Creaking Door: Inside The Inner Sanctum" 2020 video essay with historian Martin Grams Jr. (17:37)
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailers
DISC TWO
The Frozen Ghost (Harold Young, 1945; 61:06)
Theatrical Trailer (1:11)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by screenwriter Peter Atkins and screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner (2020)
Pillow of Death (Wallace Fox, 1945; 66:16)
"This is the Inner Sanctum: Making a Universal Mystery Series" 2020 featurette (31:47)
"Mind Over Matter: An Archival Interview with Martin Kosleck" 2020 featurette (11:00)
Poster Gallery
Theatrical Trailers -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes in a slipcase with a 28-page booklet.
The booklet includes a link to digital standard-definition streaming extras:
- the Gypsy Rose Lee thriller "Lady of Burlesque" (William A. Wellman, 1943; ~91 minutes);
- the unofficial film spin-off "Inner Sanctum" (Lew Landers, 1948; ~62 minutes);
- 3 radio episodes: "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Black Sea Gull", and "Melody of Death". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
Calling Dr. Death (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 62:47)
Audio Commentary by screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner and Regina Le Borg, daughter of director Reginald Le Borg (2020)
Theatrical Trailer (1:07)
Weird Woman (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 63:07)
Audio Commentary by authors Justin Humphreys and Del Howison (2020)
Theatrical Trailer (1:22)
Dead Man's Eyes (Reginald Le Borg, 1944; 64:03)
Theatrical Trailer (1:05)
"Kim Newman on The Inner Sanctum Mysteries" 2020 interview (26:56)
"This is the Inner Sanctum: Making a Universal Mystery Series" 2020 featurette (31:47)
Radio Adaptations:
- Episode #1 (07/01/41): "The Amazing Death of Mrs. Putnam" (25:15)
- Episode #114 (07/03/43): "Black Seagull" (28:46)
- Episode #172 (15/04/44): "The Skull That Walked" (29:42)
DISC TWO
The Frozen Ghost (Harold Young, 1945; 61:12)
Theatrical Trailer (1:11)
* The Film
Audio Commentary by screenwriter Peter Atkins and screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner (2020)
Pillow of Death (Wallace Fox, 1945; 66:22)
"The Creaking Door: Inside The Inner Sanctum" 2020 video essay with historian Martin Grams Jr. (17:37)
"Mind Over Matter: An Archival Interview with Martin Kosleck" 2020 featurette (11:00)
Radio Adaptations:
- Episode #257 (05/02/46): "Skeleton Bay" (29:44)
- Episode #258 (12/02/48): "The Man Who Couldn't Die" (29:22)
- Episode #392 (18/10/48): "Death of a Doll" (25:08) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a collector’s booklet featuring the essay "Step Inside ... Notes on the Inner Sanctum Mystery Series" by Craig Ian Mann.
The first pressing incldues an O-card slipcover. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray B
For the additional Kim Newman featurette and the radio adaptations (as well as some additional digital work on the flawed master for "Pillow of Death").
Do note that the Mill Creek edition has a link to some digital streaming public domain extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Inner Sanctum Mysteries: The Complete Film Series America- Mill Creek Home Entertainment - No cuts (61:46)
- Blu-ray A Inner Sanctum Mysteries: The Complete Film Series Canada- Mill Creek Home Entertainment - No cuts (61:46)
- Blu-ray B Inner Sanctum Mysteries: The Complete Film Series United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (61:53)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 15/01/21
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 30/01/21UPDATE LOG:
15/01/21 : Initial entry.
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30/01/21 : Added review.
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