The definitive science-horror story that propelled Hammer from a B-picture studio into the majors, The Quatermass Xperiment retains its power to shock seven decades after its initial release. Starring Brian Donlevy as the legendary Professor Quatermass, alongside Jack Warner, Margia Dean, and Richard Wordsworth, this Limited Collector's Edition features a brand-new 4K restoration from original film elements, presented in both its original as-filmed fullscreen and as-exhibited widescreen aspect ratios. Witness the chilling tale of the British-American Rocket Group's experimental manned spacecraft that returns with only one astronaut and two empty space-suits.

Key Features & Restoration Details

• Brand-new 4K restoration from original film elements.
• Includes both original as-filmed fullscreen (1.37:1) and as-exhibited widescreen (1.66:1) aspect ratios.
• Features a brand-new 5.1 mix for both aspect ratios alongside the original mono film soundtrack.
• Additional German and Italian audio tracks available for the 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions.
• Subtitles available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German on all versions.
• Run time is approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Limited Collector's Edition Contents

This edition is presented in premium packaging designed for collectors:

• High-end, leather-feel slipcase with debossed red and silver titling.
• Rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite artist Graham Humphreys.
• Double-sided poster featuring original one-sheets.
• Eight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original UK cinema lobby cards.
• 180-page booklet featuring new and reprint articles and reproductions of original publicity.
• 56-page comic featuring a reprint of the comic strip from the 1970s magazine The House of Hammer.

Bonus Disc Content & Commentaries

The discs feature extensive new and archive supplementary material:

• New commentary with actor/comedian Toby Hadoke, Nigel Kneale’s biographer Andy Murray, and Wayne Kinsey.
• New commentary with artist and film historian Stephen R. Bissette.
• New commentary with filmmaker/Hammer expert Constantine Nasr and writer/producer Dr Steve Haberman.
• Archive 2003 commentary with director Val Guest and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn.
• Featurette: The Legend of Nigel Kneale: The Creeping Unknown.

Specifications

This package includes both 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray discs.

• Brand: Hammer Films
• Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray (4K, Blu-ray)
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Director: Val Guest
• Starring: Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner, Margia Dean, Richard Wandsworth
• Language: English (Primary Audio)
• Release Date: June 9, 2025

Secure this definitive 4K UHD+BD Limited Collector's Edition of The Quatermass Xperiment to own this landmark science-horror film with unparalleled restoration quality and extensive bonus features.