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A forgotten gem from the legendary Hammer Studios, available for the first time on home video in the UK, this sinister classic spins a gruesome web of unhappy families. It is three weeks before the Ashby siblings Simon (Oliver Reed), a brutish alcoholic, and Eleanor (Janette Scott), a nervous wreck, are to come into their late parents' inheritance. While Simon plans to have his sister certified insane and locked away, Eleanor keeps seeing the lurking figure of their long-dead brother Tony around the estate. Who or what is this apparition, and does he threaten to reveal skeletons in the closet (and elsewhere)? A massively entertaining horror treat in the best English Gothic tradition, Paranoiac features a superbly oily lead performance from a young Oliver Reed, stunning black & white Cinemascope photography, an ingenious script by Jimmy Sangster, and gripping direction by the great Freddie Francis. SPECIAL FEATURES: Optional music & effects track, long-unseen original trailer and Blu-ray-only exclusive of a high-definition stills gallery of rare materials
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first time any Hammer Horror film has been released on any Home HD format. If this typical of what's in store for future releases I can't wait for the next one. Excellent picture and sound quality with no obvious digital noise reduction. A rightly regarded lost gem. I won't spoil the film by talking about any of it's plot. Just sit back and enjoy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great edition of this classic Hammer shocker. The Blu Ray is perfect to discover Paranoiac.
Oliver Reed is on the cover, but it's just a way of selling the BD. Janette Scott is the real hero here, though Oliver Reed really delivers in those ambiguous roles he was famous for.
Too bad there wasn't any bonus related to the movie.
But sound and image are perfect. the High Definition transfer is a really marvel! You'll be really picky if you find any cuts, scratches or marks related to the year he was made. What I like is that the contrast levels are respested, so is the structure of the grain. The movie was shot in 1962, and I hate when the Blu rays try to erase these facts (like the Predator edition). Finding the grain's struture is also part of the movie , and part of the charm.
Highly recommended.
Oliver Reed is on the cover, but it's just a way of selling the BD. Janette Scott is the real hero here, though Oliver Reed really delivers in those ambiguous roles he was famous for.
Too bad there wasn't any bonus related to the movie.
But sound and image are perfect. the High Definition transfer is a really marvel! You'll be really picky if you find any cuts, scratches or marks related to the year he was made. What I like is that the contrast levels are respested, so is the structure of the grain. The movie was shot in 1962, and I hate when the Blu rays try to erase these facts (like the Predator edition). Finding the grain's struture is also part of the movie , and part of the charm.
Highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Wow !! We can only hope all the Hammer horror classics look this great - No DNR ,no sharpening, detail galore . Oliver Reed turns in a sinister performance. Eureka has done High Def proud.
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GREAT Hammer Thriller - Beautiful BLU-RAY Transfer. A MUST OWN !!!
This little Hammer Horror gem has never looked as good (or sounded as good) as it does now on blu-ray. Read more
Published 14 months ago by HiDefGuy
PARANOIAC QUALITY THE BEST
THIS IS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THIS BLU-RAY NOW WHY CANT THEY GET THEM LIKE THIS ONE THIS IS RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE BLU-RAY TITLE ZULU
Published 21 months ago by Thomas Kellcurcy
Breathtaking transfer of this old gem!
I can only emphasize what the other two reviewers have commented about this title--it looks completely stunning in HD. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Martin Andersen
"YOU BROTHERS MAD! HE'S INSANE!"
Great early 60's horror classic with a wonderful and deliciously evil performance by a young Oliver Reed. The Black and White transer looks excellent! Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Shepherd
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