Ultimate Hammer Collection (2013) [DVD]

First of all let's look at the price and the disks. It comes out to about $4.50 per movie. A very good price. But you get so much more than just a movie. Most of the disks contain outstanding extras like cast interviews, a making of the movie documentary, etc. It is more than I have ever gotten buying a single Hammer film for more money. The transfer quality is the best I have ever seen. These are the original UK releases not the US versions which sometimes were altered.As to the selection of what movies are included, I have no idea what the criteria was. It does not include most of their best films. I don't know if they were choosing what they though were less seen films, less purchased films, etc. There are several films included that I have never seen and I'm a fairly serious horror collector. One delight is The Nanny with Betty Davis.I do have one complain with the set which will not put most off. I don't hear as well as others and I rely a lot on subtitles and these disks have none. That seems rather cheap for the cost and if you look at single disks of these films, most do have subtitles.I would recommend this collection to any collector of horror films.I missed my big chance several years back. It was during the time that Hammer went dark and it appeared that Hammer films had come to an end. There was a small UK Hammer site that offered EVERY movie that Hammer ever made to that point. At the time I did not know how to play Region 2 movies in the US and it was fairly expensive, so I passed. The worst buying decision I have ever made. I would think some would show up used for huge prices but I have never seen it for sale again.However, there is NO ECUSE for there not being a region 1 release. Typical British snobery. They stll belive there is is a British Emire that ones a 5th of the work. They can sink in to ocean for all I care. A total contry of snobs.

As a big fan of Hammer Horror, I am quite pleased with this collection. Granted it is a region 2 so I put in the first disk in my computer with PowerDVD open and it will ask you to change to region 2 (from region 1 in the US - you have a few times you can change your region on your computer). After changing the region to play these region 2 DVDs, then open a program such as DVD decrypter and copy the disk eliminating the region codes altogether. The result will be a DVD folder with the movie without any region coding. Use any DVD copying program to now make you a region free version of the movie you just copied in and you can watch the movie on any home DVD player. Two of the DVDs are dual-layered so you will also need DVD shrink to shrink the file down to regular DVD size. (This information is to make these available for your own use - not to resell).

I got this as an early Christmas present, and after finishing the whole set, I can say that I was glad I spent my money on this. I am a lover of old Hammer films, so it really gave me a thrill to watch all of these movies, and I will definitely watch them again in the future! Anyone who is a fan of Hammer films will truly love this box set! It is a perfect reason to buy a multi-region DVD player

One of the best reasons for having an all region dvd/Blu-ray Player ,it is a shame that Hammer Horror films were only considered B-films in their heyday because they are on par or better than anything created in Hollywood.The sound on these DVDs is excellent along with the added bonus features.With 21 films and the awesome box that it comes in anywhere around a hundred dollars for a used edition is a great find.With DVDs sales sliding ,chances of an American region release go down each year.

Beware! These are PAL (non-US) discs.

If you are a fan of Hammer Horror this set is a must have, I have been watching one or 2 every night, and enjoying it immensely, and most of the films have a lot of re-play value, transfers are awesome, one of my favorite / most solid purchases, in a while, Thank You Hammer!

If you're a Hammer Studio Fan like me you can't go wrong with this compilation....Simply Awesome.

I already own two Hammer compilations, and many of the remaining comps duplicate films that I already own. This compilation, however, would be all new to me, but I can't play it! I would prefer to not have to buy another DVD/BR player. Was this compilation ever release for play in the US?

Mir unverständlich, warum diese Box von einigen Kunden als Ausschuß bezeichnet wird, das wird der Qualität dieser Filme nicht gerecht. Gerade weil es die eher unbekannteren Hammer-Filme sind, reizte mich dieses Angebot, und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Allein schon The Nanny mit einer überragenden Bette Davis ist das Geld für die Box wert. Nette Aufmachung und platzsparende Unterbringung, alles in allem wirklich gelungen. Gutes Schulenglisch reicht, um den Dialogen zu folgen. Schneller Versand von den Kanalinseln... 5/5

Rare find and I would 100% recommend this buy.Excellent.Ava Ault

La colección es buena, trae algunas películas muy clásicas, viene con un pequeño libretito con la descripción de hammer y sus peliculas, la calidad de la imagen es bastante aceptable, pero el problema por el cual califico con 3 estrellas es que no trae NINGUNA opción de subtítulos o idioma, solo esta en inglés, apesar de ser region 2 (europa) vaya, no trae ni subtitulos en ingles destinados a las personas con problemas auditivos, NADA! algo sumamente decepcionante.

Acheté il y a 9 ans a 30 euros, le coffret vaut le coup! Une bonne sélection du catalogue de la Hammer, quasiment que du classique. Belle présentation avec clapet et tiroir, mais attention VO pur!

Thought i missed the boat as this collection came and went in Australia. Although i have a multi region dvd player i thought as the discs were region 2 that they might play on my Aussie players, and they do. A great selection of Hammer titles, ranging from the 1950's through to the 1970's. They were however very slow to arrive, but well worth the wait.