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Peter Cushing (Dracula, Star Wars)and Wanda Ventham (U F.O, The Lotus Eaters.) star in this spine chilling 1968 British horror classic, directed by Vernon Sewell (Curse Of The Crimson Altar, Burke & Hare). Six young men have been brutally murdered, their throats torn to ribbons and drained of all blood. The sole witness has been consigned to a lunatic asylum, raving about something terrible with gigantic wings... Suspecting that some sort of giant bird of prey may be loose, Inspector Quennell (Peter Cushing) turns to local zoologist Dr. Mallinger (Robert Flemyng) and his beautiful daughter Clare (Wanda Ventham) for help in solving the case. But Mallinger has terrible secrets all of his own secrets that may soon endanger both Quennell and his innocent young daughter Meg (Vanessa Howard)...With a chillingly inventive script by Hammer s Peter Bryan (The Plague Of The Zombies, The Hound Of The Baskervilles), this acclaimed Tigon British production has been extensively digitally remastered and restored for its first-ever Blu-Ray release. Brand New 2K Restoration at BBC Post Production and Studios from the original 35mm Interpostive | Remastered Uncompressed Original Mono Soundtrack | Audio Commentary by 'English Gothic' author Jonathan Rigby and Peter Cushing biographer David Miller | Interview with Wanda Ventham | Theatrical Trailer | Stills Gallery.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Gaz Atkins
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This is a film made by Tigon Productions, who produced Witchfinder General and Blood On Satans Claw, amongst others, during the 60's in an attempt to cash in on the success of Hammer films, which were so popular at the time. This does have the feel of a Hammer film and is similar to Hammers The Reptile, but not so well made. There is something dark and mysterious afoot in the English countryside, where several young men have been found dead and drained of blood. Enter Peter Cushing as the meticulous Inspector Quennell, who thankfully has plenty to do in this film, and there is no doubt his presence saves it from being a lot less watchable. This film has been much derided and the two lead stars, Cushing and Robert Flemyng hated it. Admitedley, it was all thrown together very quickly, but personally i really enjoyed it, but then i am a huge fan of 1960's fantasy horror and this film is typical of that period and i think fans of this period and of hammer films will almost certainly enjoy it. Okay the script and the special effects are lousy and a couple of the actors, Vanessa Howard as Quennels daughter Meg and William Wilde as Britewell, give terrible performances, though to be fair to Vanessa Howard, her performance did suffer from some appalling post-sync dialogue. The plot is very patchy and nothing is ever really explained, but if you just take it as a harmless horror yarn, it works well. The plus points here are Peter Cushing, as superb as ever, the gorgeous Wanda Ventham, some very attractive Victorian settings and locations and thankfully this new remastered blu-ray version looks stunning, with a sharp 1.66:1 picture and vivid colours and this definitely adds to the pleasure. This is also an extended version. Very much a film for fans of this period and genre.... Read more ›
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Jonathon T. Beckett
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In 19th Century England, a number of unexplained deaths are occuring. The victims, all men, have been found drained of blood. Witnesses to these deaths are no help to the local constabulary, having completely lost their minds. Inspector Quennell(Peter Cushing) believes that some unidentified creature is responsible, due to the wounds on the bodies. The trail of clues leads to the house of renowned entomologist Doctor Carl Mallinger(Robert Flemyng), who lives there with his reclusive daughter Clare(Wanda Ventham). As Quennell continues to investigate, he doesn't realise that his own flesh and blood is in terrible danger, as his daughter Meg(Vannessa Howard) is soon required to feed the insatiable appetite of the beast that craves blood!
In the late 1960's, whilst Hammer films were becoming increasingly reliant on their Dracula and Frankenstein franchises, and Amicus Films concentrated on their Anthology films, it was left to other smaller companies to provide the British public with more diverse fayre. Probably the most famous of these other companies was Tigon, a company set up by exploitation maestro Tony Tenser. Tigon's notable output include that marvellous horror about religious hypocrisy in the Middle Ages, 'The Witchfinder General', another terrific 60's British horror about the spread of a malignant evil in the countryside called 'Blood On Satan's Claw' and the interesting primitive slasher 'The Haunted House Of Horror'. Then there was 'The Blood Beast Terror'. To think of this film in the same league as the afore-mentioned triumphs would be silly as this is a very minor effort in comparison. It does get a very bad press though, which is rather unfair.
For a start, the film was beset with production difficulties. The role of Dr.... Read more ›
In the late 1960's, whilst Hammer films were becoming increasingly reliant on their Dracula and Frankenstein franchises, and Amicus Films concentrated on their Anthology films, it was left to other smaller companies to provide the British public with more diverse fayre. Probably the most famous of these other companies was Tigon, a company set up by exploitation maestro Tony Tenser. Tigon's notable output include that marvellous horror about religious hypocrisy in the Middle Ages, 'The Witchfinder General', another terrific 60's British horror about the spread of a malignant evil in the countryside called 'Blood On Satan's Claw' and the interesting primitive slasher 'The Haunted House Of Horror'. Then there was 'The Blood Beast Terror'. To think of this film in the same league as the afore-mentioned triumphs would be silly as this is a very minor effort in comparison. It does get a very bad press though, which is rather unfair.
For a start, the film was beset with production difficulties. The role of Dr.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Have all the Hammer films? Looking for something similar? The blood beast blu ray!!!
25 Jan 2013
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Very good transfer, Peter cushing quality as always. Story ok. Creature pathetic. Ending weak. However, any Hammer horror fan must have this in their collection (its not actually by Hammer but dont let that put you off). It actually sits quite well next to all the other recent Hammer bluray releases.I recommend this for if you have all the hammer films and are looking for films of similar feel and content.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is the best version of this movie - although, sadly, Peter Cushing's least favourite movie. I have had murky DVD versions of this, but the bluray is unquestionably the best version available with very good detail, colour etc given its age. The story is a 'B' movie tale and clearly made on a small budget, but Cushing, Ventham and Flemyng all give of their best (Basil Rathbone was pencilled in for the Flemying role, but died before shooting started - Cushing and Rathbone would be something to savour in the same move). Strongly recommended for lovers of older horrors.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Let's face it, this movie was a low-budget horror film with bad special effects. But, it does have one saving grace; Peter Cushing is wonderful as a police detective trying to follow the trail of a blood-feasting (totally ludicrous and campy) giant moth woman.
The picture quality of the DVD is fairly good, and the sound is fine. It is presented in letterbox (non-animorphic), which is much more pleasing to view then the Pan-and-Scan vhs copy that I first saw this picture on. The setting is Victorian, and having a British cast, the performances are believable and elegant (even if swallowing the idea of a giant Deaths-Head moth makes you gag a little). If your after a film of the quality of "Horror of Dracula", or "Curse of Frankenstein", then don't bother. But if your a die-hard Peter Cushing fan, like I am, you'll probably enjoy this movie, as I do. There's not much suspense, but there is plenty of dry British humor, and some fine performances. Just don't expect to be dazzled by the special effects. Think of it as Sherlock Holmes meets Godzilla, and you'll do fine.
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Deaths Head?
This is one of the Best of the Hammer style Monster Movies in my Opinion!!! It was released by Tigon however and not Hammer! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars
present for a friend
This was a birthday present, and very well received . . . . . . . . . . .
Published 1 month ago by kml
4.0 out of 5 stars
GET IT FOR CUSHING !
This film has always been a guilty pleasure of mine, stupid story, rubbish special effects, but the saving grace is the always wonderful mr cushing, the blu ray transfer is decent... Read more
Published 3 months ago by silenthill666
3.0 out of 5 stars
Blu Moth Balls
Very attractive blu-ray transfer of Vernon Sewell's incredibly flat would-be horror film. Jonathan Rigby, responsible for some of the most entertaining film commentary tracks... Read more
Published 7 months ago by George W. Iscariot
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT PICTURE OF NEW EXTENDED VERSION.BRILLIANT.
just watching the opening credits i thought this was a remake the picture is that good.i have always loved this movie and if you do too then you must own this blu ray version.
Published 7 months ago by Vlad the emailer
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a blood sucking giant moth creature... what more do you want?
Honestly, I remember this film from when I was a kid... The blood beast terror.... Fan-bloody-tastic I say. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Der Spiess
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unusual film that works
I have many of peter cushing's films and this one is far from his worst in my opinion.This is was made in 1968 and is well off the beaten track of horror films at the time, films... Read more
Published 16 months ago by PD
3.0 out of 5 stars
not the best cushing film...but...
saw this years ago,and forgot about it,so was like watching a new film.
its said that this is peter cushing's least favourite film that he made. Read more
its said that this is peter cushing's least favourite film that he made. Read more
Published on 3 July 2009 by Darren Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars
Better than the R2 version - but only just.
THE BLOOD BEAST TERROR doesn't have a lot going for it. The plot is daft, even by 1960s horror standards, and the film-makers try to get away with a lot that simply doesn't work. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2008 by Mr. John K. Bishton
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