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Based on M R James classic tale of terror, Casting the Runes , and adapted for the screen by regular Hitchcock collaborator Charles Bennett, Jacques Tourneur's (Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, Out of the Past) Night of the Demon is considered to be one of the seminal horror films of Twentieth-Century cinema. Released on Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK, the film is presented here in four different versions, and is accompanied by an incredible array of new and archival special features.
INDICATOR 2-DISC BLU-RAY EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
DISC ONE:
- Night of the Demon the original full-length pre-release version (96 mins)
- Curse of the Demon the US reissue version (96 mins)
- 2K BFI restoration presentations at 1.75:1
- High Definition remaster presentations at 1.66:1
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary with film historian Tony Earnshaw, author of Beating the Devil: The Making of Night of the Demon
DISC TWO:
- Night of the Demon the original UK theatrical cut (82 mins)
- Curse of the Demon the original US theatrical cut (82 mins)
- High Definition remasters at 1.66:1
- Original mono audio
- Speak of the Devil: The Making of Night of the Demon (2007, 20 mins): a documentary featuring actor Peggy Cummins and production designer Ken Adam
- Cloven in Two (2018, 23 mins): a video essay exploring the different versions
- Hal E Chester at the Manchester Festival of Fantastic Films (1996, 51 mins): a rare archival video interview with the producer
- Dana Andrews on Night of the Demon (1972, 10 mins): a rare audio interview with the actor conducted by film historian and preservationist Scott MacQueen
- The Devil s in the Detail (2018, 36 mins): Christopher Frayling discusses the film and Ken Adam
- Horrors Unseen (2018, 27 mins): an interview with Chris Fujiwara, author of Jacques Tourneur: The Cinema of Nightfall
- Sinister Signs (2018, 21 mins): an analysis by Kim Newman, author of Nightmare Movies
- Under the Spell (2018, 19 mins): a personal appreciation by horror writer Ramsey Campbell
- The Devil Gets His Due (2018, 23 mins): Scott MacQueen details the film's release history
- The Truth of Alchemy (2018, 22 mins): a discussion of M R James by author Roger Clarke
- The Devil in Music (2018, 11 mins): David Huckvale on composer Clifton Parker
- A Note of Fear (2018, 10 mins): Scott MacQueen discusses aspects of the film's score
- Casting the Runes (1984, 53 mins): an audio recording of Michael Hordern reading M R James original story
- Escape: Casting the Runes (1947, 30 mins): a radio adaptation of the story
- Super 8 version (7 mins): original cut-down home cinema presentation
- Isolated music & effects track
- Original theatrical trailer
- Image gallery: promotional and production material
- New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
- Powerhouse Films
- 96 minutes
- Jacques Tourneur
- 18
- Dana Andrews
- Peggy Cummins
English
- 2018
- English
- 2
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Based on M R James classic tale of terror, Casting the Runes , and adapted for the screen by regular Hitchcock collaborator Charles Bennett, Jacques Tourneur's (Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, Out of the Past) Night of the Demon is considered to be one of the seminal horror films of Twentieth-Century cinema. Released on Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK, the film is presented here in four different versions, and is accompanied by an incredible array of new and archival special features.
INDICATOR 2-DISC BLU-RAY EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
DISC ONE:
- Night of the Demon the original full-length pre-release version (96 mins)
- Curse of the Demon the US reissue version (96 mins)
- 2K BFI restoration presentations at 1.75:1
- High Definition remaster presentations at 1.66:1
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary with film historian Tony Earnshaw, author of Beating the Devil: The Making of Night of the Demon
DISC TWO:
- Night of the Demon the original UK theatrical cut (82 mins)
- Curse of the Demon the original US theatrical cut (82 mins)
- High Definition remasters at 1.66:1
- Original mono audio
- Speak of the Devil: The Making of Night of the Demon (2007, 20 mins): a documentary featuring actor Peggy Cummins and production designer Ken Adam
- Cloven in Two (2018, 23 mins): a video essay exploring the different versions
- Hal E Chester at the Manchester Festival of Fantastic Films (1996, 51 mins): a rare archival video interview with the producer
- Dana Andrews on Night of the Demon (1972, 10 mins): a rare audio interview with the actor conducted by film historian and preservationist Scott MacQueen
- The Devil s in the Detail (2018, 36 mins): Christopher Frayling discusses the film and Ken Adam
- Horrors Unseen (2018, 27 mins): an interview with Chris Fujiwara, author of Jacques Tourneur: The Cinema of Nightfall
- Sinister Signs (2018, 21 mins): an analysis by Kim Newman, author of Nightmare Movies
- Under the Spell (2018, 19 mins): a personal appreciation by horror writer Ramsey Campbell
- The Devil Gets His Due (2018, 23 mins): Scott MacQueen details the film's release history
- The Truth of Alchemy (2018, 22 mins): a discussion of M R James by author Roger Clarke
- The Devil in Music (2018, 11 mins): David Huckvale on composer Clifton Parker
- A Note of Fear (2018, 10 mins): Scott MacQueen discusses aspects of the film's score
- Casting the Runes (1984, 53 mins): an audio recording of Michael Hordern reading M R James original story
- Escape: Casting the Runes (1947, 30 mins): a radio adaptation of the story
- Super 8 version (7 mins): original cut-down home cinema presentation
- Isolated music & effects track
- Original theatrical trailer
- Image gallery: promotional and production material
- New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
- Powerhouse Films
- 96 minutes
- Jacques Tourneur
- 18
- Dana Andrews
- Peggy Cummins
English
- 2018
- English
- 2
- B
Frequently Bought Together
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Total Price: £35.98
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Classic Movie.
I first watched this movie on a old black and white television, that was some considerable time ago. I, unlike most of the people who I know, who think that it’s okay, but nothing to write home about. I think it’s a cracker, okay it could do without the image of the demon itself, which in some way makes it strangely odd. I wonder what it would have looked like, if, as the Director wanted it to seen, so that the Demon itself is envisaged by the viewer! Sadly the Producer, got his way. Even the star didn’t want the Demon to be seen! But putting that aside, even with the image of the Demon, it’s a pure piece of escapism. This release is certainly a much better the previous version, different versions, good extras. Watch one version, then the others, see how the censors changed the pace of the film. Before buying this release, I saw it recently on the television, I didn’t know that, when I was watching the movie, I was seeing the complete uncut version. When I found out that Powerhouse Films had produced and released this excellent edition, I’m so glad that I didn’t purchase the basic edition. I only found out about this release, when I was purely surfing the web. Get it while you can, get your mates round or that special someone and enjoy it. Highly recommended.
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Night Of The Demon
Waited a long time for this movie to be available on Blu-ray, as it’s only been available on DVD. So thank you Powerhouse Films for doing such an excellent job on this release and thank you Zavvi for stocking the movie on Blu-ray. This is a classic piece of entertainment and anyone who has read any of M.R. James novels including the one on which this film is based should go ahead and treat themselves whilst it’s still available. You get two different time versions, in all you get four versions, two U.S.A. and two U.K. Comprising two 82 minute cuts and two 96 minute cuts. In short, just get it and enjoy the movie.
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Night Of The Demon
At long last, this marvellous film is available on Blu-ray, it’s a shame that it’s not available on 4K UHD Blu-ray! As for some time it’s only been on DVD, so well done Powerhouse Films for making it a reality and well done Zavvi for stocking it! For anyone interested in M.R. James classic ghost stories, I think that it’s fair to say that you will enjoy watching this movie. To think at the time it was made, the censors objected to some of the contents, if you watch the documentary, which is on this release, you will see for yourself, how strict they were and odd it seems to our standards today! I have to admit, I didn’t know that there were two versions. Get your friends round and enjoy it I’ve seen this movie on many occasions, and like the director and it’s star Dana Andrews, I think that the Demon it’s self, should not have been seen, but these are what ifs, thinking this doesn’t detract from liking and enjoying this movie, especially as you get four versions! Two of 82 and 96 minutes long, the U.S.A. release is also included, in short, just get it while you can.
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