{"product_id":"x-the-unknown-limited-collectors-edtion-hammer-films-4k-uhd","title":"X THE UNKNOWN [LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDTION] (HAMMER FILMS) (4K UHD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**THIS ITEM IS A PREORDER**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date: 7\/27\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders containing preorder items will ship when all items in the order are available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 marks the 70th anniversary of this suspenseful science-horror classic from legendary writer Jimmy Sangster as X the Unknown makes its worldwide premiere in 4K. Widely regarded as the missing part of the Quatermass franchise, this is the latest film to be restored by the teams at Hammer and Silver Salt Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a soldier dies from apparent radiation poisoning, the Atomic Energy Commission sends scientist Dr. Royston (Oscar-winner Dean Jagger) to investigate. Despite extensive testing no source can be found - until a mysterious radioactive, mud-like entity resurfaces and begins claiming more victims. What do you do when the killer can’t be stopped - or even understood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour discs in a stylish digipak, including 2 UHD and 2 Blu-ray, with the Hammer content duplicated across both formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree iterations of X the Unknown: the widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version, the fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version and the widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on all versions of the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand-new 5.1 mix for 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions alongside the original mono film soundtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite Robert Sammelin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double sided poster of original one-sheets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original cinema lobby cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover brand new film commentaries, documentaries, featurettes, and more. The discs feature -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Man on the Beach: a rare, early Hammer short film, written by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Joseph Losey (who was due to make X the Unknown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew commentary with actor and comedian Toby Hadoke and Nigel Kneale’s biographer Andy Murray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew commentary with writer\/producer Dr Steve Haberman and film-maker and film historian Constantine Nasr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew commentary with film historian David Kalat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchive 2003 commentary featuring writer Jimmy Sangster and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew commentary on A Man on the Beach by film expert Neil Sinyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew documentary on the making of X the Unknown, with contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen and actor Frazer Hines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew documentary on special effects maestro Les Bowie, with contributions from Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Mike Tilley and archive audio contributions from Christopher Lee, Ian Scoones and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new documentary following the career of Joseph Losey - the original X the Unknown director who departed the project before shooting commenced - and his storied journey through Hollywood to Hammer films, via blacklisting and exile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSidebar: X the Unknown. Film critic and writer Tim Lucas discusses X and similar films of the period with artist and film historian Stephen R. Bissette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchive Jimmy Sangster interview from 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal trailers, censor card and Super 8 cut-down version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive image gallery of stills and publicity material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd A 120-page booklet featuring new articles on the film's production, its relationship to the Quatermass films, cast and crew biographies, script comparisons, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial features and artwork subject to change before release date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Frame Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41035388583985,"sku":null,"price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/9878\/2001\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3525d69b-4f81-44d9-b189-854c9154c857.png?v=1780893550","url":"https:\/\/openframemedia.co\/products\/x-the-unknown-limited-collectors-edtion-hammer-films-4k-uhd","provider":"Open Frame Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}