This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Chris Barnes), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 8,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
'Versions' Note: The Horrible Dr. Hichcock is presented with two unique picture edits, comprising three versions of the film, all on 4K UHD: The original Italian version, with Italian language credits, is offered with both its English and Italian language sound mixes. The alternate U.S. version is presented with its English language mix and original U.S. credit sequence and title card. Historically, there were never any editorial differences between the English language version of the Italian cut and the Italian language version, other than the language of the opening credits themselves. While we are presenting the Italian language credits with both language tracks specifically on the Italian version, the English “Raptus” title sequence card can be found on the Blu-ray bonus features.
Brilliant scientist, Professor Bernard Hichcock, harbors a secret fascination with the corpses of beautiful young women. His perverse desires are so strong that he has developed a unique serum capable of placing people into a death-like state; a drug he has decided to experiment with on his wife, Margaretha. However, after accidentally giving her a lethal dose, the doctor panics and covers up his wife’s death. Hichcock soon remarries, this time to the orphaned Cynthia, whom he brings to live with him at his isolated castle. Shortly after her arrival, Cynthia begins to experience increasingly strange and ghastly goings-on. While her new husband dismisses these seemingly supernatural occurrences, Cynthia becomes convinced that someone - or something - is lurking in the castle and her loving husband might know more than he’s letting on…
A crucial early work in the Italian gothic horror canon, THE HORRIBLE DR. HICHCOCK, from director Riccardo Freda (Tragic Ceremony) and screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi (The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh), is a macabre period chiller which stars Barbara Steele (Black Sabbath) alongside Robert Flemyng (The Blood Beast Terror), Silvano Tranquilli (So Sweet, So Dead), and Harriet Medin (Blood and Black Lace). Graced with eye-poppingly colorful cinematography from Raffaele Masciocchi (The Ghost), Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents the UHD debut of this twisted and suspenseful classic in a brand new and exclusive 4K restoration of its original negative, and loaded with fresh extras including interviews with second assistant director Marcello Avallone and star Barbara Steele!
directed by: Riccardo Freda
starring: Barbara Steele, Robert Flemyng, Silvano Tranquilli, Harriet Medin, Maria Teresa Vianello, Spencer Williams, Aldo Cristiani, Evaristo Signorini, Giovanni Querrel
1962 / 1.85:1
Italian Cut: 87 min / Italian Mono + English Mono
American Cut: 76 min / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.7210884 / 5 from 294 reviews.
This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set of 'The Horrible Dr. Hichcock' offers a fantastic transfer, excellent presentation, and great extras. Customers appreciate the stunning restoration of Barbara Steele's performance and the beautiful packaging. The film, a crucial early work in the Italian gothic horror canon, is highly recommended for its macabre period chiller experience.
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"This was a wild, weird movie. The implied necrophilia without ever explicitly showing anything was well done. I think the movie could have gone the extra mile in giving us that exploitation ick, but it's fairly tame. It's worth a watch for fans of Hammer horror films and Barbara Steele. The acting is top-notch while the atmosphere oozes with gothic vibes. The slipcase is excellent with great care placed on the packaging and presentation of this undrrseen gem."
"Barbara Steele, what a legend. Gorgeous packaging and array of extras for one of my favorite movies."
"This is a wonderful edition of what is probably the greatest Italian Gothic horror movie not directed by Mario Bava. Highly recommended!"
"100% bought for Barbara Steele! 🖤"
"Very atmospheric gothic chiller. Definitely has a hammer vibe and Barbara Steele looking gorgeous as ever. Amazing packaging."
"Fantastic release. Slipcase, slipcover and transfer are all terrifically done. Nice amount of extras. A fine release from VS."
"Sick but still kinda stately italian shocker given the treatment it deserves. This is a critical film in the development of Italian cult cinema, and this edition is more than comprehensive, pairing well with Severin's release of Freda's follow up, The Ghost."
"Has a great, spooky vibe to it. Very much a film of its time with beautiful sets and wardrobe. Wonderful boxset and artwork."
"For some reason, Riccardo Freda's films seem to age slightly worse than Mario Bava's. This perverse variation on Jane Eyre—complete with necrophilia!—achieves incredible levels of atmosphere and visual delirium, even if the plot doesn't quite make sense. Excellent interviews with Avallone and Gastaldi."
"Nice artwork and awesome movie!"
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