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TCM Greatest Classic Film Collection: Hammer Horror (Horror of Dracula / Dracula Has Risen from the Grave / The Curse of Frankenstein / Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed)

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in this TCM collection that comes in early September you've got a really fine set of double features to my mind . you have the first Hammer (color) british takes on Dracula "Horror Of Dracula" and its best sequel (in my opinion) "Dracula has Risen From The Grave" . in their proper aspect ratios and with subtitles . "Has Risen" is the third Christopher Lee Dracula picture after "Horror" 1957/58 started the series . Lee did not reprise the role until 1966 or so with the (not included) "Dracula : Prince Of Darkness" . next you've got Hammer's first Frankenstein picture "The Curse Of Frankenstein" circa 1957/58 and the Fifth (and series director Terence Fisher's personal favorite of the "Frank" pictures) "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed" . for further critical reading and stills from the films i direct you to Eccentric Cinema . there again , the Frankenstein pictures will be in their proper aspect ratios and include subtitles . if you're fairly new to Hammer films you absolutely can not go wrong here . TCM cares about older pictures and will do these babies proud . prepair to be scared .

If you already own the 4 Hammer films offered in this set, there is no need to upgrade. The movie versions, including menus, are exactly the same as those previously released. In fact, the 2 Dracula films are presented on the exact same flipper disc that was released in the "4 Film Draculas" set a couple years back. Just figured I would go ahead and list this info for those people, like me, who are on board for a good upgrade of the films they love, but don't need it just for a new cover. This set would be best as an introduction to those who are just starting out in the Hammer Horror world, or if you didn't buy the previous DVD releases. All four films are great examples of classic Hammer "Scary Tales"!

I like these quick discs two sided movies. They play especially well on my portable dvd player with nine inch screen that displays movie in fine widescreen format, just like the real movies of yesterday when they were one screen houses.
These are actually not keepsake remasters, but just a quick and easy fix for a nice related subject package of classic movies for those who have seen some, and those who havent seen some, all mixed up in four movie collection.
The only real tricky part is finding the right feature on non labeled discs, other than that, I wish there were many more collections like these with multi features in one package. Thanks TCM, I will buy more.

Usual Hammer film fare. The DVDs played fine on my DVD player and on my computer. Color was very good, sound quite good for a DVD. No pixellating or freezes/hangups. Four fun films at a good price. Reccomended for Hammer fans.

The quality of picture was far beyond what I expected. I hope that this company produces all of Christopher Lee's Dracula movies. This was the best I've ever seen in quality of picture. I will buy all of them, especially when it is in full screen.

Hammer Productions needs to update their films and put them ALL on blu-ray. What great classics these filnms are! Think how much better they would be if they were on blu-ray. Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee make these films come alive. The dvd's had great color and the graphics were sharp. Let's see more of the great Hammer Productions classics.

Have only watched the 1950s Drac and Frank, but consider I've gotten more than my money's worth. My wife was particularly enthusiastic for Horror of Dracula, and I agree with her

id suggest this to any Christopher Lee, Hammer Film, and horror film fan. Get some popcorn, beer/absinthe, and some friends for some b-movie horror. I've seen better collections but this is a great one to own too.

Brought back great memories of films no longer seen on TV. The films were clear and the sound was in sync.

Very satisfied with the quality of all movies. Excellent varities for family movie night and kids sleep overs. Would definitely order again from the seller.