Hammer Films

The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 UK Sci-Fi horror thriller by Terence Fisher
Starring Peter Cushing, Hazel Court and Robert Urquhart  

Cut by the BBFC for 1957 cinema release. These cuts persisted into home video until the 2012 restoration on Blu-ray when of the cuts was restored. Meanwhile the film has dropped down the BBFC age ratings from X in 1957 to 15 in 1989 to 12 in 2003. The cut UK version is MPAA R rated but the 2020 restored Blu-ray release is MPA Unrated and so is presumably the uncut version.

Summary Notes

While awaiting execution for murder, Baron Victor Frankenstein tells the story of a creature he built and brought to life - only for it to behave not as he intended.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

• 2025 Warner Archive R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 14th October 2025
• 2025 Warner Archive Amazon VoD [US] at US Amazon #ad

Promotional Material

Driven by obsession and defying the laws of nature, Baron Victor Frankenstein dares to reanimate the dead, creating not just life, but a monstrous force beyond his control. As his experiments spiral into madness, Frankenstein must confront the consequences of playing God in a world unprepared for the horrors he unleashes. A milestone in cinema, The Curse of Frankenstein launched Hammer's iconic Gothic horror cycle and redefined the genre with shocking colour, psychological intensity, and unforgettable performances. This new 4K UHD Deluxe Collector's Edition boasts a new 4K HDR restoration from Hammer Films in association with the Warner Archive Collection. The film is presented in 3 different aspect ratios, and is accompanied by hours and hours of new special features.

Shatter is a 1974 UK / Hong Kong action drama by Michael Carreras and Monte Hellman (uncredited).
Starring Stuart Whitman, Lung Ti and Lily Li.  

A co-production between Hammer and the Hong Kong Shaw Brothers was cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1975. Uncut by 2025 for Blu-ray release  The US release is uncut and MPAA R rated.

Summary Notes

Shatter, an international hitman, is hiding out in Hong Kong after he has completed a contract out on an African leader. Shatter soon finds out that everyone wants him dead, including the crime syndicate, the cops and the brother of the African leader he killed. Shatter teams up with a kung fu expert to try to get the money that is owed to him. Various double crosses and fight scenes ensue.

Versions

uncut run: 90:43s pal: 87:05s		UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong violence, nudity: 2025 Hammer Films Limited Edition [US + UK version] R0 4K Blu-ray/R0 Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon #ad 2025 Hammer Films Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for: 2020 Shout! Factory RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
cut cut:   run: 90m pal: 86m		UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory BBFC cuts: 1975 cinema release From IMDb. The U.S Anchor Bay DVD featured the UK cinema print which was cut to remove a hook impaling and a man being shot and spitting blood during the dock fight.