THE MAN IN BLACK | 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Hammer Films
CRIME | MYSTERY | THRILLER
Francis Searle directs this thriller starring Sid James and Betty Ann Davies. When Joan Clavering (Hazel Penwarden)'s father Henry (James) is killed in a staged accident orchestrated by his second wife Bertha (Davies), they learn from Henry's will that Bertha will inherit a token amount of money while Joan receives the bulk of the Clavering fortune. Enraged, Bertha sets out to prove Joan's lack of sanity and therefore inability to inherit with the help of her scheming daughter Janice (Sheila Burrell). The cast also includes Anthony Forwood, Valentine Dyall and Gerald Case.
| Year | 1949 |
| Certificate | Rated BBFC: PG |
| Runtime | 78 mins |
| Director | Francis Searle |
| Starring | Betty Ann Davies, Sid James, Anthony Forwood, Sheila Burrell, Hazel Penwarden, Valentine Dyall, Gerald Case |
| Studio | Hammer Films |
| Edition | Limited Collector's Edition |
| Release Date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Country of Release | United Kingdom |
| Discs | 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc 1 x Blu-ray Disc |
| Region | 4K Blu-ray: Region free 2K Blu-ray: Region B, A |
| Video | Codec: HEVC / H.265 Resolution: Native 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 Aspect ratio: 1.37:1 |
| Audio | English: Dolby Atmos English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles | English SDH |
| Packaging | Slipbox DigiPack Inner print Booklet Figure/replica/props/memorabilia included |
| Barcode | 5061058620256 |
Special Features
Hammer Films Limited Collector's Edition The Man in Black 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Region Free / Region B); new 4K restoration from original negative; 4K (2160p) presentation in Dolby Vision HDR (HDR10 compatible); limited edition packaging with collector's booklet featuring new essay and archival writings
New audio commentary by film historian
New video essay contextualising the film in Hammer's early history
Archival interviews and promotional materials
Theatrical trailer
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