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THE QUATERMASS EXPERIMENT: At the dawn of the space age the British Rocket Group launches three astronauts on an experimental mission. Their ship, Quatermass 1, loses radio contact with Earth and later crash-lands. Professor Bernard Quatermass (Brian Donlevy) is one of the first on the scene, and is intrigued to discover that two of the crew are no longer aboard. It soon becomes clear that the mission’s sole survivor, Victor Carroon (Richard Wordsworth), is desperately ill. Carroon is rapidly consumed by the parasitic alien organism that killed his fellow astronauts. He embarks on a murderous rampage, powerless to prevent his ultimate, horrifying transformation. The Quatermass Xperiment was based on Nigel Kneale’s groundbreaking BBC serial, and was the first of Hammer Film Productions’ legendary horror films. QUATERMASS 2: Strange metallic meteorites rain down over Winnerden Flats, an eerie new town in the vicinity of a highly guarded chemical plant. Professor Quatermass (Brian Donlevy) is intrigued to discover that contact with the meteorites causes an unusual infection, and is astonished to find that the chemical plant appears to be modelled after his own design for a moonbase – a design that enables life to thrive in an artificial atmosphere. Quatermass’s investigation uncovers a sinister conspiracy that extends from government level to the zombie-like workers who will stop at nothing to protect the plant. It soon becomes clear that they have all been enslaved by alien creatures who are using Winnerden Flats as the launching point for an invasion of Earth. Quatermass 2 was based on Nigel Kneale’s classic BBC serial, and is still regarded as one of the most disturbing films Hammer ever made.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I almost never purchased this DVD at all on the basis of one review especially on here, which dismissed this outright as almost unwatchable in some respects: however, the appearance of more even-tempered, and frankly more balanced assessments made me decide to 'bite the bullet' and order this two-film set which has duly arrived this week.
Everyone seems to agree that the worst portion of this footage is the pre-credit sequence to 'Quatermass 2', so I jumped straight to that first, expecting to see some wretched snowstorm of unwatchable dross. Although this portion is undeniable grainy [although one close-up shot of a radiation-scarred victim is crystal-clear even here] it's not enough to spoil the viewing pleasure, and although the overall films have certainly not been lovingly restored frame-by-frame, they are most definitely watchable and of acceptable viewing quality, I am pleased to report.
Yes, there are white lines that crop up in a vertical portion now and again, but these are at the sidesof the screen, and just a small distraction. The actual picture quality is clear enough overall, and the only people likely to be disappointed are those expecting pristine quality, which is simply not feasible at this budget price.
I paid 3 pounds per movie and it was well worth it for the pleasure of owning these two excellent 50s UK sci-fi films, which up until now, have never been available easily or affordable in Britain on the DVD format.
The films themselves are cracking entertainment, and I'm delighted to own them on DVD at long last.
Worth pointing out: the films are together on a single disk, but as the running time is fairly modest, there are no compression problems.[Around 160 minutes for both]
No, I do not work for Icon or any other DVD company, I am just stating that these prints are of reasonable quality and will do until mintly-struck prints of these films ever surface, which may of course never materialize.
Until then, I am delighted with this DVD double-bill [one star off, as perhaps the occassional vertical white lines could have been removed fairly easily].
Everyone seems to agree that the worst portion of this footage is the pre-credit sequence to 'Quatermass 2', so I jumped straight to that first, expecting to see some wretched snowstorm of unwatchable dross. Although this portion is undeniable grainy [although one close-up shot of a radiation-scarred victim is crystal-clear even here] it's not enough to spoil the viewing pleasure, and although the overall films have certainly not been lovingly restored frame-by-frame, they are most definitely watchable and of acceptable viewing quality, I am pleased to report.
Yes, there are white lines that crop up in a vertical portion now and again, but these are at the sidesof the screen, and just a small distraction. The actual picture quality is clear enough overall, and the only people likely to be disappointed are those expecting pristine quality, which is simply not feasible at this budget price.
I paid 3 pounds per movie and it was well worth it for the pleasure of owning these two excellent 50s UK sci-fi films, which up until now, have never been available easily or affordable in Britain on the DVD format.
The films themselves are cracking entertainment, and I'm delighted to own them on DVD at long last.
Worth pointing out: the films are together on a single disk, but as the running time is fairly modest, there are no compression problems.[Around 160 minutes for both]
No, I do not work for Icon or any other DVD company, I am just stating that these prints are of reasonable quality and will do until mintly-struck prints of these films ever surface, which may of course never materialize.
Until then, I am delighted with this DVD double-bill [one star off, as perhaps the occassional vertical white lines could have been removed fairly easily].
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I do not understand the other two review that say the print is bad...
My DVD is fine, the quality of film transfers is fine, audio is fine also.
Great value for two films, just thought it is worth redressing the balance here, as I am very happy with my purchase.
My DVD is fine, the quality of film transfers is fine, audio is fine also.
Great value for two films, just thought it is worth redressing the balance here, as I am very happy with my purchase.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a good double bill released by Icons pictures, who recently botched up Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter. But this is not such a bad job. The main problem is the pre-credit sequence of Quatermass 2, which is extremely snowy. But it does improve once the credits roll and maintains a reasonable standard through most of the film. Quatermass Experiment does have some flickering (one noticeable scene in particular) but is a fairly decent picture for most of its length.
These films appear fairly modest now, but they did put Hammer films on the map before they blazed into colour with their gothic horrors. Of the two, I think Quatermas 2 stands up particularly well.
For the budget price, getting these two films is not a bad deal.
These films appear fairly modest now, but they did put Hammer films on the map before they blazed into colour with their gothic horrors. Of the two, I think Quatermas 2 stands up particularly well.
For the budget price, getting these two films is not a bad deal.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Icon Home Entertainment disc review
This review is for the Icon Home Entertainment edition.I am not reviewing the films, they have already been reviewed enough times. I want to speak about the quality of the prints. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Kevin Riley
Quatermas Double Bill
At Last Quatermass 2 at an absolute steel of a price,
since the hammer release is out of print and being sold at rip of prices. Read more
since the hammer release is out of print and being sold at rip of prices. Read more
Published 1 month ago by trekie
good sci-fi
Very good examples of early British sci-fi - obviously dated but still worth adding to anyone's collection. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Simeon
Nigel Kneale Does It Again
Quatermass Collection: Quatermass Experiment / Quatermass 2 [DVD]
Two fabulous movies from early Hammer! Read more
Two fabulous movies from early Hammer! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brad Marlor Arrington
Proper spooky
It's so lovely to see proper old British movies and Black and white is so much more evocative for Horror and SF. This arrived in good time and the condition was excellent. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marc G. Blake
Quatermass x 2
What a pleasure to watch these classic films all over again. I first saw The Quatermass Experiment in my teens, frightened me to death, I know, it's laughable now, but the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cynthia Morgan
Icon - Badly treated?
The bad reviews on quality really put me on hold and other reviews of Icon releases (except for Abominable Snowman) made me think I shouldn't waste my money. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. W. Wilson
'Crikey Look'!
In The Quatermass Experiment, a rocket, launched by proffessor Quatermass's team is 'lost' deep in space before crash landing in the English countryside. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. KING
Review on Picture Quality
First, let me say I do not work for Icon or Hammer. Second, I own a 46" flatscreen with a 5 speaker surround system and watched the films on a blu-ray player. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kurt Stefan
Quality Films (oh and there is nothing wrong with my dvds either)
I have read alot on here and facebook that the dvds are awful quality, either mine are somehow ok compared to others or some people have exceedingly high expectations i aint sure... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Evilspartacus
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