{"product_id":"x-the-unknown-uk-import-collectors-limited-edition-4k-uhd-blu-ray-combo","title":"X The Unknown (UK Import Collector's Limited Edition 4K UHD\/BLU-RAY Combo) Coming to Our Shelves August 2026","description":"\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"44d2a8bd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Import. 4K UHD discs and Blu-Ray are Region Free, should play on any respective player.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"44d2a8bd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HacfNmy4B2Q?si=GQZdjKuczPoyESYg\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"44d2a8bd\"\u003e2026 marks the 70th anniversary of this suspenseful science-horror classic from legendary writer Jimmy Sangster. Often considered an unofficial part of the Quatermass franchise, the film makes its debut on Blu-ray and 4K UHD - the latest to be restored by the teams at Hammer and Silver Salt Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"2797f39d\"\u003eWhen a soldier dies from apparent radiation poisoning, the Atomic Energy Commission sends scientist Dr. Royston (Oscar-winner Dean Jagger) to investigate. Despite extensive testing no source can be found - until a mysterious radioactive, mud-like entity resurfaces and begins claiming more victims. What do you do when the killer can’t be stopped - or even understood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"2797f39d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"a003249c\"\u003eThis Limited Edition comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"8896e472\"\u003eFour discs in a stylish digipak, including 2 UHD and 2 Blu-ray, with the Hammer content duplicated across both formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"75a804ec\"\u003eThree iterations of X the Unknown: the widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version, the fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version and the widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"4af93939\"\u003eEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on all versions of the film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"e11f944d\"\u003eBrand-new 5.1 mix for 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions alongside the original mono film soundtrack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"d60abf11\"\u003ePackaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"82d36459\"\u003eA rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite Robert Sammelin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"6233bda6\"\u003eA double sided poster of original one-sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"986dc5e8\"\u003eEight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original cinema lobby cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-gp-tth-0=\"14682171\"\u003eDiscover brand new film commentaries, documentaries, featurettes, and more. The discs feature -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"24e25fe3\"\u003eA Man on the Beach: a rare, early Hammer short film, written by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Joseph Losey (who was due to make X the Unknown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"43f26029\"\u003eNew commentary with actor and comedian Toby Hadoke and Nigel Kneale’s biographer Andy Murray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"8ba84350\"\u003eNew commentary with writer\/producer Dr Steve Haberman and film-maker and film historian Constantine Nasr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"566199e3\"\u003eNew commentary with film historian David Kalat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"dff786e2\"\u003eArchive 2003 commentary featuring writer Jimmy Sangster and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"755318ca\"\u003eNew commentary on A Man on the Beach by film expert Neil Sinyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"a1af810d\"\u003eNew documentary on the making of X the Unknown, with contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen and actor Frazer Hines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"3872ee29\"\u003eNew documentary on special effects maestro Les Bowie, with contributions from Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Mike Tilley and archive audio contributions from Christopher Lee, Ian Scoones and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"2e809ef4\"\u003eA new documentary following the career of Joseph Losey - the original X the Unknown director who departed the project before shooting commenced - and his storied journey through Hollywood to Hammer films, via blacklisting and exile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-gp-tth-0=\"c8371bea\"\u003eSidebar: X the Unknown. Film critic and writer Tim Lucas discusses X and similar films of the period with artist and film historian Stephen R. 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