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X the Unknown 4K: Limited Edition (1956)(UK)

X the Unknown 4K: Limited Edition (1956)(UK)

Actors: Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman, Leo McKern, Anthony Newley, Jameson Clark, William Lucas
Director: Leslie Norman, Joseph Losey
Language:
Subtitles:
Region: Region Free (BD Untested)
Aspect Ratio:  
Number of Discs: 4
Rating: PG
Orig Release Date: 1956
Studio: Hammer
Release Date: 7/13/2026
Run Time: 80 Min.
  • FOUR-DISC (TWO 4K BLU-RAYS/TWO BLU-RAYS) COMBO PACK RELEASE
  • NEW 4K RESTORATIONS OF:
    • The widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version
    • The fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
    • The widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
  • NEW 5.1 mix for 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions alongside the original mono film soundtrack
  • A Man on the Beach: a rare, early Hammer short film, written by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Joseph Losey (who was due to make X the Unknown).
  • New commentary with actor and comedian Toby Hadoke and Nigel Kneale's biographer Andy Murray.
  • New commentary with writer/producer Dr Steve Haberman and film-maker and film historian Constantine Nasr.
  • New commentary with film historian David Kalat.
  • Archive 2003 commentary featuring writer Jimmy Sangster and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn.
  • New commentary on A Man on the Beach by film expert Neil Sinyard.
  • New documentary on the making of X the Unknown, with contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen and actor Frazer Hines.
  • New documentary on special effects maestro Les Bowie, with contributions from Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Mike Tilley and archive audio contributions from Christopher Lee, Ian Scoones and others.
  • A new documentary following the career of Joseph Losey - the original X the Unknown director who departed the project before shooting commenced - and his storied journey through Hollywood to Hammer films, via blacklisting and exile.
  • Sidebar: X the Unknown. Film critic and writer Tim Lucas discusses X and similar films of the period with artist and film historian Stephen R. Bissette.
  • Archive Jimmy Sangster interview from 2003.
  • Original trailers, censor card and Super 8 cut-down version.
  • Extensive image gallery of stills and publicity material.
  • Optional English, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on all versions of the film
Additional content:
  • A 120-page booklet featuring new articles on the film's production, its relationship to the Quatermass films, cast and crew biographies, script comparisons, and more
  • Packaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase
  • A rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite Robert Sammelin
  • A double-sided poster of original one-sheets
  • Eight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original cinema lobby cards
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Actors: Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman, Leo McKern, Anthony Newley, Jameson Clark, William Lucas
Director: Leslie Norman, Joseph Losey
Language:
Subtitles:
Region: Region Free (BD Untested)
Aspect Ratio:  
Number of Discs: 4
Rating: PG
Orig Release Date: 1956
Studio: Hammer
Release Date: 7/13/2026
Run Time: 80 Min.
  • FOUR-DISC (TWO 4K BLU-RAYS/TWO BLU-RAYS) COMBO PACK RELEASE
  • NEW 4K RESTORATIONS OF:
    • The widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version
    • The fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
    • The widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
  • NEW 5.1 mix for 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions alongside the original mono film soundtrack
  • A Man on the Beach: a rare, early Hammer short film, written by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Joseph Losey (who was due to make X the Unknown).
  • New commentary with actor and comedian Toby Hadoke and Nigel Kneale's biographer Andy Murray.
  • New commentary with writer/producer Dr Steve Haberman and film-maker and film historian Constantine Nasr.
  • New commentary with film historian David Kalat.
  • Archive 2003 commentary featuring writer Jimmy Sangster and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn.
  • New commentary on A Man on the Beach by film expert Neil Sinyard.
  • New documentary on the making of X the Unknown, with contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen and actor Frazer Hines.
  • New documentary on special effects maestro Les Bowie, with contributions from Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Mike Tilley and archive audio contributions from Christopher Lee, Ian Scoones and others.
  • A new documentary following the career of Joseph Losey - the original X the Unknown director who departed the project before shooting commenced - and his storied journey through Hollywood to Hammer films, via blacklisting and exile.
  • Sidebar: X the Unknown. Film critic and writer Tim Lucas discusses X and similar films of the period with artist and film historian Stephen R. Bissette.
  • Archive Jimmy Sangster interview from 2003.
  • Original trailers, censor card and Super 8 cut-down version.
  • Extensive image gallery of stills and publicity material.
  • Optional English, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on all versions of the film
Additional content:
  • A 120-page booklet featuring new articles on the film's production, its relationship to the Quatermass films, cast and crew biographies, script comparisons, and more
  • Packaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase
  • A rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite Robert Sammelin
  • A double-sided poster of original one-sheets
  • Eight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original cinema lobby cards
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