Tales of Frankenstein (Classic Chiller Collection # 26)

Release date: August 16, 2025
Region code: A/B/C (Free)
Packaging: Amaray box in slipcase (DVD size with partial lacquer finish)
and additional reversible cover for the keep case

- First time in German
- Blu-ray world premiere
- Limited edition of 500
- Many extras
- 16-page booklet, inlay with alternative artwork
- An Ostalgica production distributed by Media Target

Info:

A film from the legendary Hammer Film Studios, conceived as a pilot for a planned series that was unfortunately never realized. Directed by Curt Siodmak, who was known for his excellent screenplays (The Wolf Man, F.P.1 Doesn't Answer, Dracula's Son). Baron Frankenstein sends his servants away every night, even in the worst weather, so that he can be alone with his experiments.

One night, he brings his creation to life, but since it has the brain of a murderer, it tries to strangle him. In the struggle, it is accidentally killed by an electric shock. He decides to find a new brain, from someone more intelligent. That night, Paul and Christine Halpert arrive in the village to visit the baron. They hope he can cure Paul's illness, but the baron refuses, explaining that a hospital can do more than he can. The couple spends the night at an inn and consults the village doctor. It is futile; Paul dies. The next day, Christine finds the grave desecrated...

Tales of Frankenstein

GB 1958 Director: Curt Siodmak
Cast: Anton Diffring (Circus of Horrors), Helen Westcott, Don Megowan, Richard Bull (The Waltons), Ludwig Stössel, Peter Brocco

Technical data:

Sound: German, English (DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0, mono)
Subtitles: German, English
Audio commentary with Marco Koch, Clemens Williges, and Lars Johansen
Film aspect ratio: B/W 1.33:1 (AVC / 1080p / 23.976 fps)
Running time: approx. 29 minutes

Extras:

Tales of Tomorrow - Frankenstein

USA 1952 Director: Don Medford
Cast: Lon Chaney Jr. (Monster spreads terror), John Newland (One Step Beyond)

English with German subtitles approx. 24 minutes

Frankenstein

USA 1910 Director: James Searle Dawley

Cast: Augustus Phillips, Charles Ogl, Mary Fuller

Silent film with introductory text approx. 15 minutes

German subtitles for intertitles

Video essay with Lars Johansen
approx. 48 minutes