Island of Terror (1966) - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 02-13-2017, 09:28 PM

***NEW TITLE ANNOUNCE***

Heads up for fans of the late great horror legend Peter Cushing. We will be releasing one his more obscure and underrated films, ISLAND OF TERROR from 1966 on Blu-ray in early Summer! Film is directed by Terence Fisher (The Gorgon, Dracula: Prince of Darkness).

Pre-order links will go up sometime next month.

schlock · 02-13-2017, 09:35 PM

Love this flick. It used to play on afternoon tv all the time back in the day. Creepy, and cool monsters.

TerrorTom · 02-13-2017, 09:41 PM

YUSSS!!! Finally!!

...now bring on "Island of the Burning Damned" -aka- "Night of the Big Heat" and I'll have my "island horrors" complete, I think?!

MifuneFan · 02-13-2017, 09:55 PM

That cover art though

timeschange · 02-13-2017, 09:55 PM

Island of Terror and Night of the Big Heat both out in the UK for a long time.
Island of Terror even has a censor cut restored of a severed hand.
Shout need to be aware of that.

G. Costanz · 02-13-2017, 10:13 PM

Even though the UK blu-rays are "region free" they don't play on all players. I think they were 50hz or something if I recall. So, I'm glad to see a U.S. release

schlock · 02-13-2017, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

That cover art though

The original US poster wasn't much better, and this is just a reworking of it. The VHS art was also pretty lousy, using one of the same photos. The UK poster art was better, but still looked amateurish and drawn by a 10-year-old. Not sure what the UK Blu cover was like, but I don't think there's good art for this film anywhere.

Please someone let them know on facebook about that censored shot that timeschange mentioned.

Dex Robinson · 02-13-2017, 10:15 PM

And it's "IN COLOR"!!

I'm in.

LeeFanatic007 · 02-13-2017, 10:19 PM

I'm looking forward to this, I don't believe I've seen this one. But I love anything with Peter Cushing on Christopher Lee, especially from this era.

Would love to see Night of the Big Heat on Blu-ray!

easydreamer · 02-13-2017, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G. Costanz

Even though the UK blu-rays are "region free" they don't play on all players. I think they were 50hz or something if I recall. So, I'm glad to see a U.S. release

While Night of the Big Heat appears to be in 1080/50i, Island of Terror is 1080/24p, so it should play fine.

Anyway, hope Scream adds some extras to replace the UK blu I have.

nightowl80 · 02-13-2017, 10:44 PM

I saw this movie in the 80's on tv and never knew the title of it. Been trying to find it for years. Thank you Scream Factory!

javi92 · 02-13-2017, 10:48 PM

Sounds right up my alley. Glad to see Shout! releasing 50s and 60s horror.

JMDiaz718 · 02-13-2017, 10:52 PM

I have the UK version. It's always been a pretty gruesome movie to me. I put it up there with Fiend Without A Face, in the gruesome department. The sound effects of the Silicates feeding, are pretty creepy.

Now if we can just get Day of the Triffids already!!!!! I know it's being released in the UK, but it's DVD only. AND no indication that it's the restored version.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N21QHEQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1487030166&sr=1-1&keywords=the+day+of+the+triffids

AnthonyGG · 02-13-2017, 11:15 PM

Love Peter Cushing and I've never seen this one so it absolutely goes on the "to buy" list. I've seen a few comments here and there asking Scream to ensure that the "uncut" version is released. What were the cuts and why? This is a 1966 film and fairly obscure at that. I'm surprised there's a version out there with cuts. Thanks in advance for the info!

chriszilla · 02-13-2017, 11:48 PM

This one has been on my "meaning to buy one day" list at Amazon UK for a very long time. But the price on it has always been high whenever I've looked, so I've held off. As a huge Cushing fan, I'm delighted this is getting a domestic release.

As a few others have said, bring on NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT!

JMDiaz718 · 02-13-2017, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyGG

Love Peter Cushing and I've never seen this one so it absolutely goes on the "to buy" list. I've seen a few comments here and there asking Scream to ensure that the "uncut" version is released. What were the cuts and why? This is a 1966 film and fairly obscure at that. I'm surprised there's a version out there with cuts. Thanks in advance for the info!

The main footage that was cut, was a graphic shot of someone having their hand cut off, with an axe. It's quick but gory.

Spoiler filled review below:

http://www.coolasscinema.com/2008/11...66-review.html

evilive · 02-13-2017, 11:56 PM

Weird, never heard of this one until now. Will be a day 1 for me.

AnthonyGG · 02-14-2017, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMDiaz718

The main footage that was cut, was a graphic shot of someone having their hand cut off, with an axe. It's quick but gory.

Thanks for the info. Hopefully it will be the uncut version. If it was released in the UK uncut, I'm sure it will be here too.

Monroville · 02-14-2017, 12:44 AM

You have quite a few poster options that would have been much better than the slapdash cover they chose:

https://www.google.com/search?q=isla...w=1024&bih=442

(NSFW)
http://img.moviepostershop.com/islan...1020689159.jpg

and here is a photo of that (heh heh) "cut" scene:

Alfredlynch · 02-14-2017, 12:45 AM

Wow! Very cool announcement. Cant wait. Saw this back in the mid-80s on Detroit's' Channel 20's program called Thriller Double Feature.

02-13-2017, 09:28 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Island of Terror (1966) *NEW TITLE ANNOUNCE* Heads up for fans of the late great horror legend Peter Cushing. We will be releasing one his more obscure and underrated films, ISLAND OF TERROR from 1966 on Blu-ray in early Summer! Film is directed by Terence Fisher (The Gorgon, Dracula: Prince of Darkness). Pre-order links will go up sometime next month. Last edited by Scottie; 02-14-2017 at 08:47 PM.

02-13-2017, 10:52 PM	#13
JMDiaz718 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DC Metro Area Blu-ray reviews: 1	I have the UK version. It's always been a pretty gruesome movie to me. I put it up there with Fiend Without A Face, in the gruesome department. The sound effects of the Silicates feeding, are pretty creepy. Now if we can just get Day of the Triffids already!!!!! I know it's being released in the UK, but it's DVD only. AND no indication that it's the restored version. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N21QHEQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1487030166&sr=1-1&keywords=the+day+of+the+triffids Last edited by JMDiaz718; 02-13-2017 at 10:57 PM.

02-14-2017, 12:44 AM	#19
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	You have quite a few poster options that would have been much better than the slapdash cover they chose: https://www.google.com/search?q=isla...w=1024&bih=442 (NSFW) http://img.moviepostershop.com/islan...1020689159.jpg and here is a photo of that (heh heh) "cut" scene: Last edited by Monroville; 02-14-2017 at 12:53 AM.

02-13-2017, 09:35 PM	#2
schlock Power Member Member since:May 2014 Location:Antarctica Trading Score:32	Love this flick. It used to play on afternoon tv all the time back in the day. Creepy, and cool monsters.

02-13-2017, 09:41 PM	#3
TerrorTom Active Member Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	YUSSS!!! Finally!! ...now bring on "Island of the Burning Damned" -aka- "Night of the Big Heat" and I'll have my "island horrors" complete, I think?!

02-13-2017, 09:55 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:1117 Trading Score:69	That cover art though

02-13-2017, 09:55 PM	#5
timeschange Banned Member since:Dec 2016	Island of Terror and Night of the Big Heat both out in the UK for a long time. Island of Terror even has a censor cut restored of a severed hand. Shout need to be aware of that.

02-13-2017, 10:13 PM	#6
G. Costanz Active Member Member since:Jan 2016	Even though the UK blu-rays are "region free" they don't play on all players. I think they were 50hz or something if I recall. So, I'm glad to see a U.S. release

02-13-2017, 10:15 PM	#8
Dex Robinson Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Winnipeg, Canada Trading Score:1	And it's "IN COLOR"!! I'm in.

02-13-2017, 10:19 PM	#9
LeeFanatic007 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Southeastern Ohio 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:3835 DVD collection:9812 Trading Score:183	I'm looking forward to this, I don't believe I've seen this one. But I love anything with Peter Cushing on Christopher Lee, especially from this era. Would love to see Night of the Big Heat on Blu-ray!

02-13-2017, 10:44 PM	#11
nightowl80 New Member Member since:Feb 2015 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:3383 DVD collection:4	I saw this movie in the 80's on tv and never knew the title of it. Been trying to find it for years. Thank you Scream Factory!

02-13-2017, 10:48 PM	#12
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Sounds right up my alley. Glad to see Shout! releasing 50s and 60s horror.

02-13-2017, 11:15 PM	#14
AnthonyGG Special Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Northwest Arkansas	Love Peter Cushing and I've never seen this one so it absolutely goes on the "to buy" list. I've seen a few comments here and there asking Scream to ensure that the "uncut" version is released. What were the cuts and why? This is a 1966 film and fairly obscure at that. I'm surprised there's a version out there with cuts. Thanks in advance for the info!

02-13-2017, 11:48 PM	#15
chriszilla Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Northern California	This one has been on my "meaning to buy one day" list at Amazon UK for a *very* long time. But the price on it has always been high whenever I've looked, so I've held off. As a huge Cushing fan, I'm delighted this is getting a domestic release. As a few others have said, bring on NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT!

02-13-2017, 11:56 PM	#17
evilive Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2015 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:1003 DVD collection:293 Trading Score:25	Weird, never heard of this one until now. Will be a day 1 for me.

02-14-2017, 12:45 AM	#20
Alfredlynch Expert Member Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:1050	Wow! Very cool announcement. Cant wait. Saw this back in the mid-80s on Detroit's' Channel 20's program called Thriller Double Feature.

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