The Beast in the Cellar (88 Films) - Blu-ray Forum

cooey · 02-09-2024, 09:21 AM

Pre-order: Amazon.co.uk

Release date: April 22nd, 2024

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When soldiers stationed in the local community are mauled to death in the local woods, a wild cat is thought to be the culprit. However, two sisters, begin to suspect that their brother who has been locked in their cellar for 30 years may be responsible. This creepy early 70s horror starring Beryl Reid (Psychomania) and Flora Robson (Eye of the Devil, Fragment of Fear) carries a brooding tension that is both claustrophobic and horrible. A bonafide cult classic.

Special Features:
2K Remaster from 4K Scans of the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
Original Uncompressed Mono Optional English SDH
Audio commentary by associate producer Christopher Neame and executive producer Tony Tenser, moderated by author John Hamilton
Audio Commentary By Film Critics David Flint and Allan Bryce
Beats in the Cellar - An Interview with Composer Tony Macaulay
Beast in the Cells - An Interview with Editor Nicholas Napier-Bell
Sound From the Cellar - An Interview with Sound Camera Operator Graham V. Hartstone
Getting in the Cellar - An Interview with Actor Christopher Chittell
Original Trailer

ElGranBluchadore · 02-10-2024, 09:32 AM

Oh yes! I caught this somewhere in the early 80s on Sky Channels "The Deadly Earnest Horror Show".

Good times!

WaverBoy · 02-10-2024, 03:09 PM

I haven�t seen this in decades, when I had it on PD VHS. It�ll be nice to catch up with it again. I didn�t realize that Tessa Wyatt is in it. I love her, because she plays Robin�s girlfriend/wife in Robin�s Nest, a spin-off from Man About the House.

pnaschy · 02-10-2024, 05:19 PM

I already have the Severin release but I shall double dip with this one to add to the Tigon Collection.

Hammerlover · 02-10-2024, 07:25 PM

Will this have a new transfer or the same one as the limited Severin release?

DrEricVornoff · 02-10-2024, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerlover

Will this have a new transfer or the same one as the limited Severin release?

Yes... I second this question... I just asked this over on the 88 Films thread too...

I might consider pre-ordering if this is a new transfer!

Plus the Severin artwork isn't so great...

Nitroes · 02-11-2024, 04:20 AM

88 Films are on to a winner using that Tigon logo.

Not a very good film but it's a great cast.

I'll be buying it.

Olde:

Hammerlover · 02-11-2024, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitroes

88 Films are on to a winner using that Tigon logo.

Not a very good film but it's a great cast.

I'll be buying it.

Olde:

Man, I wish we still got unique box sets like that.

grahams76 · 02-11-2024, 07:05 PM

You really don't. I didn't have the Tigon one but I had the Pete Walker one and it was so delicate and flimsy with the discs always falling off the foam hoop things.

Hammerlover · 02-11-2024, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by grahams76

You really don't. I didn't have the Tigon one but I had the Pete Walker one and it was so delicate and flimsy with the discs always falling off the foam hoop things.

Speaking of Pete, I hope we get that long-delayed box set from 88 soon; the packaging is mouth watering.

everygrainofsand · 02-12-2024, 12:18 PM

The Beast In The Cellar pre-order is now up on HMV, for those waiting on it

https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ra...-in-the-cellar

Nitroes · 02-16-2024, 04:47 AM

I see it's missing "Tigon Tales of Terror" 2004 featurette (26:57) from the Severin release but 88 have it on their new Blood on Satan's Claw

I think it's been around the doors on previous Tigon-related releases.

the13thman · 02-16-2024, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by grahams76

You really don't. I didn't have the Tigon one but I had the Pete Walker one and it was so delicate and flimsy with the discs always falling off the foam hoop things.

The disc holders were awful in those sets, either they didn't hold the discs or they were so tight that they cracked them. A classic example of packaging design that ignores the most important thing that every box set must do - store the discs safely.

CompleteCount · 02-16-2024, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by everygrainofsand

The Beast In The Cellar pre-order is now up on HMV, for those waiting on it

But it's not, you know it's not!!!

DrEricVornoff · 04-25-2024, 06:52 PM

Can anyone answer if this is a new scan or the same as the Severin one?

wabrit · 04-25-2024, 07:24 PM

Watched this a couple of days ago and it looks pretty good. I still find it a terribly dull film though, but 88 films have done it proud.

MegatronX · 04-25-2024, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wabrit

Watched this a couple of days ago and it looks pretty good. I still find it a terribly dull film though, but 88 films have done it proud.

What is the title on the print? I seem to recall Severin's being called just THE CELLAR.

Nitroes · 04-26-2024, 04:49 AM

Got mine and it's a beautiful set:

Obviously. a terrible film but for film historical reasons I like it

T4ffer · 04-26-2024, 05:56 AM

I'm starting to question if it's terribleness might be overemphasized? Never heard of it before 88 announced it, but I might get it at some point.

Nitroes · 04-26-2024, 06:13 AM

To be fair, it's a pretty good cast, it's hokey and not terribly well made.

There's still something enjoyable about it though for me anyway.

I also bought it to support 88 Films and I do like the Tigon story.

02-10-2024, 09:32 AM	#2
ElGranBluchadore Senior Member Member since:Sep 2019	Oh yes! I caught this somewhere in the early 80s on Sky Channels "The Deadly Earnest Horror Show". Good times!

02-10-2024, 03:09 PM	#3
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	I haven�t seen this in decades, when I had it on PD VHS. It�ll be nice to catch up with it again. I didn�t realize that Tessa Wyatt is in it. I love her, because she plays Robin�s girlfriend/wife in Robin�s Nest, a spin-off from Man About the House.

02-10-2024, 05:19 PM	#4
pnaschy Special Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Longomontanus	I already have the Severin release but I shall double dip with this one to add to the Tigon Collection.

02-10-2024, 07:25 PM	#5
Hammerlover Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Hammer House	Will this have a new transfer or the same one as the limited Severin release?

02-11-2024, 04:20 AM	#7
Nitroes Special Member Member since:Apr 2022 Location:Scottish Free State	88 Films are on to a winner using that Tigon logo. Not a very good film but it's a great cast. I'll be buying it. Olde:

02-11-2024, 07:05 PM	#9
grahams76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Perth, Australia 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:1985 DVD collection:276 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:18	You really don't. I didn't have the Tigon one but I had the Pete Walker one and it was so delicate and flimsy with the discs always falling off the foam hoop things.

02-12-2024, 12:18 PM	#11
everygrainofsand Active Member Member since:Jan 2023 Location:Edinburgh 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:184	The Beast In The Cellar pre-order is now up on HMV, for those waiting on it https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ra...-in-the-cellar

02-16-2024, 04:47 AM	#12
Nitroes Special Member Member since:Apr 2022 Location:Scottish Free State	I see it's missing "Tigon Tales of Terror" 2004 featurette (26:57) from the Severin release but 88 have it on their new Blood on Satan's Claw I think it's been around the doors on previous Tigon-related releases.

04-25-2024, 06:52 PM	#15
DrEricVornoff Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:The Old Willow's Place 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:3314 DVD collection:454 Trading Score:7	Can anyone answer if this is a new scan or the same as the Severin one?

04-25-2024, 07:24 PM	#16
wabrit Expert Member Member since:May 2015 Blu-ray collection:108	Watched this a couple of days ago and it looks pretty good. I still find it a terribly dull film though, but 88 films have done it proud.

04-26-2024, 04:49 AM	#18
Nitroes Special Member Member since:Apr 2022 Location:Scottish Free State	Got mine and it's a beautiful set: Obviously. a terrible film but for film historical reasons I like it

04-26-2024, 05:56 AM	#19
T4ffer Expert Member Member since:Aug 2016 Location:Estonia 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:2107 DVD collection:4	I'm starting to question if it's terribleness might be overemphasized? Never heard of it before 88 announced it, but I might get it at some point.

04-26-2024, 06:13 AM	#20
Nitroes Special Member Member since:Apr 2022 Location:Scottish Free State	To be fair, it's a pretty good cast, it's hokey and not terribly well made. There's still something enjoyable about it though for me anyway. I also bought it to support 88 Films and I do like the Tigon story.

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