
Available to Pre-order 25th April 2025
Explore the chilling sci-fi classic that put Hammer on the map. Created by the legendary Nigel Kneale and directed by the great Val Guest, The Quatermass Xperiment is available for the first time ever in 4K UHD and Blu-ray.
In this tense, suspenseful tale of scientific ambition gone awry, a space expedition takes a nightmarish turn when an astronaut crash-lands on Earth—only to begin mutating into something horrifyingly inhuman. As his transformation accelerates, his struggle to contain violent urges proves increasingly futile. Scientists and authorities race to understand the catastrophe unfolding before them, in a desperate attempt to prevent a monstrous disaster.
Blending horror and science fiction in the way that only Hammer can, The Quatermass Xperiment delivers a haunting vision of the terrifying consequences of unchecked exploration. This definitive boxset comes packed with special features and additional material.
Available to Pre-Order on 25th April and released on 9th June 2025.
Language | English (5.1 / Mono / English) |
Number of discs | 5 |
Region | Disc 1-4: ABC, Disc 5: B |
Certification | 15 |
Run time | 82 minutes |
Subtitles | English/ French/Italian/Spanish/German |
Actors | Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner, Margia Dean, Richard Wordsworth, David King-Wood, Thora hird, Gordon Jackson and Harold Lang |
Produced By | Anthony Hinds |
Written By | Richard Landau and Val Guest. Based on the BBC Television Play by Nigel Kneale |
Directed By | Val Guest |
Release Date | 1955 |
Studio | Hammer Films Production Ltd |
Hammer’s Inside Scoop
The decision to drop the “e” from the title The Quatermass Xperiment was a deliberate and strategic choice by Hammer Films. When the film was released in 1955, the British Board of Film Censors had recently introduced the 'X' certificate, restricting admission to those aged 16 and over. Hammer sought to highlight the film’s mature themes and unsettling content by integrating the letter 'X' directly into the title. This subtle yet effective alteration served not only as a marketing tool but also as a signal to audiences that this was a bold and provocative work—one that pushed the boundaries of what was typically shown in British science fiction cinema at the time.



Our Favourite Special Features
- For those seeking an immersive home cinema experience, the Limited Collector’s Edition includes a newly created 5.1 surround sound mix — bringing the film to life in a way not available in the original release. For purists, the original mono soundtrack is also included.
- Two brand new documentaries, one about the life, work and influence of the legendary Nigel Kneale (who wrote the original series) and the second which looks at the making of the film.
- A short featurette on the film’s restoration process, providing a behind-the-scenes look at how archival materials are being transformed into world-class 4K restorations.