I can officially tell people, and boy has this been an exciting secret!  Hammer is releasing a Limited Collector’s Edition of their 1958 classic Dracula in 4K with tons of special features, including a new commentary by myself and historian John Hamilton.

This lavish Limited Collector’s Edition features seven discs containing five versions of the film, including the uncensored UK and US cuts and the unique editor’s workprint, alongside approximately 15 hours of brand-new and rare archival content. Housed in a premium slipcase, the set also includes a 200-page book, 60-page House of Hammer comic reprint, double-sided poster and eight replica cinema lobby cards.

Restored by Hammer Films and Silver Salt Restoration in partnership with Warner Bros, this is Dracula in its most complete form ever presented. For the really big fan, it includes the Japanese cut ending, with highly detailed deterioration of Dracula. While it’s not significantly longer, I foudn it creeepier, and the SFX shockingly good.

One of the five iterations of the film included in this set is a very rare archival “workprint” of the film. And it’s that unique workprint that they sent to the BBFC for approval, and which John and I got to do a commentary for.  In addition to talking about the print itself, we delve into themes surrounding the film, how it impacted the idea of the British villain in cinema, the casting, and some unusual ideas and concepts that stem from the film.

It’s a really stellar release and one not to miss. I’m honoured (and giddy) to be a part of it.