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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 6,000units. 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: 4.8023257 / 5 from 86 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set of 'The Man Who Could Cheat Death' impresses with its stunning restoration, exceptional picture quality, and beautiful presentation. The set includes a 40-page book and reversible sleeve artwork, along with a variety of bonus features. Available exclusively on the website and select indie retailers.
"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
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)
Gothic classic
"Old school horror scifi classic, mad doctor and Jekyll & Hyde vibes. I liked it."
— Joar R. (5/5)
50s horror
"Looks great, cool LE box"
— Adrian D. (4/5)
Great Movie
"Great movie. The 4k transfer was amazing. Audio was also great. I love the packaging very cool."
— DAVID D. (5/5)
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
"Excellent Movie and this is a rare uncut version."
— Manhar G. (5/5)
Overlooked Early Hammer
"A very underrated early Gothic from Hammer, with a fine performance from Anton Diffring, who really should have been utilized more by Hammer. It's great to finally see the uncut version, with 'more' of the lovely Hazel Court. The restoration looks incredible, the extras are plentiful, and the splitcover design is inspired. More Hammer please VS!"
— Kyle S. (4/5)
The Man Who Cheated Death
"What a fantastic release! I had never seen this one before and decided to take a chance. Boy was I glad I did! The atmosphere was excellent as with all Hammer films. I enjoyed the story and also the pace of the plot. The transfer was top notch as well as the clarity of the voices, and the audio tracks! I liked that they offered options for viewing the film, unrated and censored. I have not viewed the second bluray disc and the time of this review, but I look forward to checking it out soon! If you're on the fence on this one, get down and BUY IT!"
— Troy N. (5/5)
Awesome Hammer Movie
"Very cool to see a Hammer film from Vinegar Syndrome and such a good one at that! Not only is it a great movie but it looks great as well, and including both versions is the cherry on top. Great packaging in a cool box and neat little booklet as well."
— Dylan C. (5/5)
The Man who could cheat death I’ve always liked hammer horror films got great suspense especially ones inside old castle mansions always seem be Creepy atmosphere very suspenseful and entertaining I enjoyed it
"Wow I like this limited edition split slipcase box edition I like there is 2 facial features on split slipcase box with mad scientist and his his normal face looks cool when you slide it out as well 2 different versions of the film uncensored uncut version and the nude version I watched uncut version it looks phenomenal in 4k restoration considering it’s hammer film from late 50s in 1959 well done on the 4k restoration looks great"
— Damien E. (4/5)
Man Who Could Cheat Death
"Made available, for the first time in 70 years, the uncensored version of this classic. The quality is superb!"
— Daniel W. (5/5)
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