Name: Cry of the Banshee
Brand: Hammer Films
SKU: H70CB02
Price: 18.0 GBP
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In the first release from our Hammer Presents collection, horror legend Vincent Price gives a supremely sinister performance as a despotic Elizabethan magistrate who unwittingly curses his family to supernatural murder in this hard-edged British folk horror.

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Blu-ray 4K UHD

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One of Gordon Hessler and Chris Wicking's acclaimed run of films for AIP UK, Cry of the Banshee has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives. It is presented here as both Hessler's original director's cut and AIP's re-edited theatrical version.

Lord Edward Whitman, who rules his domain with an iron fist, massacres a coven of witches. But some still survive and their vengeful leader summons a demonic spirit to destroy Whitman's family.

This limited collector's edition comprises:

Both Hessler's original director's cut (in both widescreen and full-frame aspect ratios) and AIP's re-edited theatrical version alongside new and archive supporting material, on two discs covered in a limited O-card featuring stylish new artwork.
English subtitles on each version of the film.

The disks feature:

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 radio spot.

The features, packaging and specification on this page are not final and are subject to change.

Language	5.1 / Mono / English
Number of discs	2
Region	ABC
Certification	15
Run time	91 minutes
Subtitles	English
Actors	Vincent Price, Easy Persson, Hugh Griffith, Patrick Mower, Elisabeth Bergner
Produced By	Gordon Hessler
Written By	Tim Kelly and Christopher Wicking
Directed By	Gordon Hessler
Release Date	9th February 2026
Studio	Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc

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