Slipcover Cry of the Banshee (1970) (4K UHD Limited Edition Slipcover) (AIP UK) (Hammer Presents) [UK]

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Release date: February 9, 2026
Purchase links: Hammer Films - Amazon UK - Zavvi - HMV
Price: £20.00 (Hammer Films) - £22.99 (Amazon - Zavvi - HMV)
Notes: Limited O-card featuring stylish new artwork

 

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Description

One of Gordon Hessler and Chris Wicking's acclaimed run of films for AIP UK, Cry of the Banshee has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives. It is presented here as both Hessler's original director's cut and AIP's re-edited theatrical version.
Lord Edward Whitman, who rules his domain with an iron fist, massacres a coven of witches. But some still survive and their vengeful leader summons a demonic spirit to destroy Whitman's family.
Special Features


This limited collector's edition comprises:

• Both Hessler's original director's cut (in both widescreen and full-frame aspect ratios) and AIP's re-edited theatrical version alongside new and archive supporting material, on two discs covered in a limited O-card featuring stylish new artwork.
• English subtitles on each version of the film.

The disks feature:

• New commentary with author, film-maker and horror film fan Chris Alexander.
• New interview with author and film critic Kim Newman.
• A Devilish Tale of Poe: archive interview with director Gordon Hessler.
• Original theatrical trailer, TV and radio spot.

The features, packaging and specification on this page are not final and are subject to change.

Technical Features

Language	5.1 / Mono / English
Number of discs	2
Region	ABC
Certification	15
Run time	91 minutes
Subtitles	English
Actors	Vincent Price, Easy Persson, Hugh Griffith, Patrick Mower, Elisabeth Bergner
Produced By	Gordon Hessler
Written By	Tim Kelly and Christopher Wicking
Directed By	Gordon Hessler
Release Date	9th February 2026
Studio	Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc

 

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A new chapter in Hammer’s home entertainment legacy is about to begin.

We are proud to introduce Hammer Presents, a curated collection celebrating British horror cinema, presented with the care, craftsmanship, and technical excellence that horror fans have come to expect. Selected with precision, these films are given new life through brand-new restorations, created from the best original elements.

And leading the charge is the chilling folk-horror classic Cry of the Banshee, starring the incomparable Vincent Price and directed by Gordon Hessler.

Introducing… Hammer Presents.

If you’re a fan of British horror movies, Christmas has come early! Hammer Presents is a brand new range that will build on the success of the ongoing Limited Collector's Edition releases, unlocking even more horror classics and hidden gems. With its ambitious remit and reach, it will ensure...

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[paulboland]

There will also be a separate Blu-ray Edition
£18.00
Pre order not live yet

Cry of the Banshee

One of Gordon Hessler and Chris Wicking's acclaimed run of films for AIP UK, Cry of the Banshee has been painstakingly restored by Hammer from the original film negatives. It is presented here as both Hessler's original director's cut and AIP's re-edited theatrical version. Lord Edward Whitman...

hammerfilms.com

 

[Lord Vader]

Wow! Absolutely love this film

 

[Lord Vader]

Just got my order in from Hammer!

 

[paulboland]

Note the Hammer Presents releases are not hammer films productions they are films celebrating British horror from other studios's who produced these films

I have seen some posts on social media that some people thought Cry of the Banshee was a hammer film production it's not
It's a film production from American International Pictures aka API
American International Pictures is owned since 2020 by studio MGM now owned by Amazon
This film was licenced by Hammer Films UK from Studio MGM to be part of the Hammer Presents label