Hammer Blu-rays in October

Studiocanal have announced the UK Double Play (Blu-ray + DVD) release of three Hammer Film titles on 22 October 2012. All newly restored as part of the joint restoration project between Studiocanal and Hammer Films, these British classics also boast new documentaries on the discs.

Rasputin The Mad Monk - In pre-revolution St Petersburg, Russia, sinister monk Grigori Rasputin proves that he has the unearthly power to ease the deranged and heal the sick, but at what price? Aided by his hypnotic powers Rasputin begins his ruthless and depraved pursuit of power and wealth, determined to give God sins worth forgiving. He must be stopped, but how do you rid the world of a man who defies death?

Horror legends Christopher Lee (Dracula Prince of Darkness) and Barbara Shelley (Quatermass and the Pit) star in a controversial film about one of history's most notorious figures.

Extras include:

• Two brand new documentaries: 'Tall Stories: The Making of Rasputin the Mad Monk' and 'Brought to Book: Hammer Novelisations'
• World of Hammer Episode 'Costumers'
• Gallery
• Commentary featuring Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Francis Matthews & Suzan Farmer

The Devil Rides Out - The debonair Duc de Richleau has been trusted with the care of his deceased friend's son, Simon Aron. The Duc discovers that the young man has been seduced into joining a Satanic cult headed by the diabolic Mocata, who is intent on making Simon one of the Devil's disciples. Having rescued Simon from a bloodied ritual, de Richleau is pursued by Mocata, who will stop at nothing to destroy the Duc and his friends, even summoning the Angel of Death itself.

Starring Christopher Lee in one of his personal favourite roles and based on the celebrated novel by Dennis Wheatley, The Devil Rides Out is one of Hammer's most accomplished and thrilling mystery horrors.

Extras include:

• Three brand new documentaries: 'Black Magic: The Making of The Devil Rides Out', 'The Power of Light: Restoring The Devil Rides Out' and 'Dennis Wheatley at Hammer'
• World of Hammer Episode 'Hammer'
• Gallery
• Commentary featuring Christopher Lee, Sarah Lawson & Marcus Hearn
• Easter Egg

The Mummy's Shroud - The time is 1920; the place is Mezzera, Egypt, an exotic land of mystery and ancient magic. A routine expedition is about to turn into a violent, murderous rampage that few will survive.

Renowned scientist Sir Basil Walden and a team of expert archaeologists are on a journey to find the lost tomb of pharaoh Kah-to-Bey. Having ignored warnings of a deathly curse, the expedition unearths the pharaoh's final resting place with horrific consequences. A vengeful spirit has been unleashed and it wants their flesh...

Directed by John Gilling (The Reptile, The Plague of the Zombies), Hammer's The Mummy's Shroud has gained cult notoriety for its gruesome murder sequences and its stunning climax. A true terror from the tombs!

Extras include:

• Two brand new documentaries: 'The Beat Goes On: The Making of The Mummy's Shroud' and 'Remembering David Buck'
• Hammer Trailers
• Gallery

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