The Man Who Could Cheat Death
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death

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This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard split box + slipcover combo (designed by Tony Stella), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

In late nineteenth-century Paris, esteemed surgeon and talented sculptor Dr. Georges Bonnet is hiding an extraordinary secret - many years ago, he discovered the key to eternal life. Despite being 104 years old, he has the appearance of a man in his mid-30s. However, this incredible feat comes at a terrible cost, for every 10 years, Bonnet must undergo a surgery which requires the parathyroid gland of a living victim. When it becomes clear that his old friend and collaborator Professor Ludwig Weiss is no longer capable of conducting the surgery as he had previously, Bonnet kidnaps his old flame Janine Dubois in an attempt to coerce her new love interest Dr. Pierre Gerrard into taking up the task. 

A joint venture between Paramount Pictures and Britain’s legendary Hammer Film Productions, who had just scored massive international hits with The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) and Dracula (1958), 1959’s THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH saw director Terence Fisher return to the helm alongside writer Jimmy Sangster. With performances from Hammer stalwart Christopher Lee and Hazel Court (The Curse of Frankenstein) - whose topless scene fell foul of the UK censors, alongside a few seconds of the film’s fiery climax - Vinegar Syndrome is thrilled to present THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH fully uncut for the first time on home video, newly restored in 4K for its world UHD premiere and stacked with new bonus features.

directed by: Terence Fisher
starring: Anton Diffring, Hazel Court, Christopher Lee, Arnold Marlé, Delphi Lawrence, Francis De Wolff
1959 / 84 min / 1.66:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

Additional info:

  • 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Presented in two viewing options on both the 4K UHD and BD:
    • The uncut, pre-censorship "clothed" version
    • The alternate "nude" continental version
  • Brand new commentary track with critics and authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman
  • "A Hideous Concoction" (26 min) - film historian Jonathan Rigby on The Man Who Could Cheat Death
  • "The Man Who Could Direct Death" (24 min) - film historian Vic Pratt on director Terence Fisher
  • "Court in Session" (17 min) - film historian Melanie Williams on actress Hazel Court
  • "The Man Who Can Chat Death" (7 min) - an interview with uncredited third assistant director Hugh Harlow
  • Alternate censored ending
  • 40-page perfect-bound book with essays by: Adrian Smith, Jon Dear, and Kieran Foster
  • Reversible sleeve artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.7978725 / 5 from 94 reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "Beautiful presentation with nice extras and lovely and unique packaging." — Bill P.
  • "The usual quality release from Vinegar Syndrome Love the packaging" — John T.
  • "Outstanding transfer, packaging and extras." — Vincent S.

Reviews

Immaculate transfer of a enduring classic

"An incredible transfer, colors alive and vivid. Film itself is a *lot* of talking, with action understated, even the menace - which somehow also goes over-the-top."

— Donald M. (5/5)

"Underrated film. "The Man Who Could Cheat Death" for its period is in interesting and entertaining film for such a talky-picture. I had got this because I had seen Anton Diffring in Doctor Who's 'Silver Nemesis'. He's a fantastic actor, and the premise and execution of the film is quite shakespearing in their actions and expressions. The restoration is beyond. The colours, and the shades peak throughout the entire duration. I didnt have any issues with the disc either. I had bought this during the Half-year sale and I can definitely say that its a well worthy picture if you’re a fan of the actors that star in the film, and being a Hammer fanatic. Otherwise, you may find the film a bit slow and may dislike the film for the lack of a monster feature."

— Riley (5/5)

A package that gives Hammer fans something really special!

"This is a genuine Hammer sleeper, perfectly presented. Who could ask for anything more, except for a clever, beautifully designed case, Here it is! A wonderful cast and a colorful presentation too!"

— Gary V. (5/5)

Hammer classic

"Hammer classic fron the great Terence Fisher!!!!"

— Enrique F. (5/5)

The man who could cheat death

"This movie was awesome it was a first time watch for me and I really enjoyed it the picture quality and sound were great and the packaging is so awesome with the split box !!!"

— Dylan B. (5/5)

VinSyn does Hammer

"Love this one and so happy to see a Hammer film restored by VinSyn. Outstanding work and I hope we get more."

— Dulce M. (5/5)

The Man Who Could Cheat Death

"Pretty cool to have a Hammer film given the Vinegar Syndrome treatment. Slipcase is really cool and great extras."

— Russell K. (4/5)

Gothic classic

"Old school horror scifi classic, mad doctor and Jekyll & Hyde vibes. I liked it."

— Joar R. (5/5)

Not to be missed.

"A great discovery. Box is amazing!"

— Joao J. (4/5)

Beautiful edition

"Box is amazing. Transfer is great also."

— Tommi V. (5/5)

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