Cry of the Banshee [Blu-ray]

Horror legend Vincent Price delivers a supremely sinister performance as the despotic magistrate Lord Edward Whitman in this hard-edged British folk horror film from Hammer Films. Set in Elizabethan England, Whitman cruelly persecutes peasants during his merciless witch hunt, unwittingly cursing his own family to supernatural murder when a trusted household member is transformed into an instrument of demonic vengeance. This edition has been painstakingly restored by Hammer from the original film negatives.

• Limited Collector's Edition featuring two discs.
• Includes both Gordon Hessler's original director's cut (in widescreen and full-frame aspect ratios) and AIP's re-edited theatrical version.
• Painstakingly restored by Hammer from the original film negatives.
• Rated suitable for 15 years and over.
• Total run time of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

This two-disc set is covered in a limited O-card featuring stylish new artwork and includes supporting material:

• New commentary with author, film-maker and horror film fan Chris Alexander
• New interview with author and film critic Kim Newman
• A Devilish Tale of Poe: archive interview with director Gordon Hessler
• Original theatrical trailer, TV and spot

• Media Format: Blu-ray
• Language: English
• Actors: Vincent Price, Elisabeth Bergner, Essy Persson, Hugh Griffith
• Director: Gordon Hessler
• Studio: Hammer Films
• Release Date: 9 Feb. 2026
• Run Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
• Age Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Dimensions: 20 x 17 x 2 cm; 110 g

Experience this acclaimed British folk horror, restored to its best quality, featuring multiple versions of the film and exclusive new bonus content.