Quatermass 2 Limited Collector's Edition 4K UHD + Blu-Ray [Region A]

I recently purchased this DVD for my collection, and I must admit that I'm impressed with its overall quality. The packaging was a welcome change from the usual slim disc format, and the presentation has clearly been thought out. The video itself is lovely, capturing every nuance of the Hammer classic perfectly.

What sets it apart, however, are the extras included on this new release. A DVD copy can be found, but I'm not sure if that's exactly what I wanted. A laserdisc version with a commentary and press kit produced specifically for cinematic release is a rare treat indeed.

W. Quinn - 20/06/2025

I'm absolutely thrilled with the 4K restoration on my Sony OLED S63, which has turned out to be a fantastic Quatermass box set! It's been a dream come true for me as a collector of all things sci-fi. I was particularly impressed by the way HAMMER FILMS has approached this project - it really adds an extra layer of depth to the entire package. Seeing the restorations of Quatermass 1 and 2 on 4K is a game-changer, and now I'm even more excited about the possibility of receiving a QUATERMASS AND THE PIT 4K collectors edition treatment!

I must say that QUATERMASS AND THE PIT is one of my all-time favorite sci-fi films - it's so thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful. The way it raises questions about science and technology's impact on humanity is just mind-blowing, and I love how it challenges us to consider complex social, political, moral, metaphysical, and existential issues. It's a true 'what if-thought experiment' that continues to resonate with me to this day.

While some may say that the Quatermass films are old-fashioned compared to the latest sci-fi blockbusters, I think they still hold up incredibly well - in fact, I've always believed that great sci-fi films like QUATERMASS AND THE PIT should be included alongside more modern masterpieces. After all, these classics pose so many questions for us to consider about science and technology's impact on humanity.

The Quatermass trilogy is definitely a part of the pantheon of all-time great sci-fi films - alongside Lang's METROPOLIS, Kubrick's 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY, Scott's BLADE RUNNER, Cameron's AVATAR, Garland's EX MACHINA and Villeneuve's DUNE! They share this same desire to explore questions about science & technology and its impact upon our shared humanity. It's truly a remarkable achievement, and one that I think should be recognized and celebrated - so thank you HAMMER FILMS for bringing these incredible classics back into existence!

B. Jenkins - 21/01/2026

I must admit that this is not my usual style, but I'll try my best to make it more engaging and natural-sounding.

This Hammer film adaptation of the 1950s BBC Science Fiction drama Quatermass is a fascinating relic from a bygone era. A bleak atmospheric portrayal of 1950s culture at its most extreme, it effectively utilizes a Shell oil refinery as a haunting backdrop for an alien invasion scenario that's ripe with the kind of unease and foreboding one might find in a sci-fi classic.

The film's depiction of early 20th-century Hemel Hempstead is a poignant reminder of what life was like back then. However, it's worth noting that today's society seems to have lost some of its sense of rugged individualism and communal spirit. I'm not sure whether this is a deliberate choice or just the natural evolution of our culture, but if I had to pinpoint the difference, I'd say it's a bit more... refined now.

The film's attention to period detail is impressive, particularly in regards to its portrayal of industrial life during that time. As someone who's familiar with the actual coal-fired gasworks where most scenes were filmed, I can attest that the film gets some things right – like how much smoke and fumes tend to accumulate indoors when you're trying not to get caught in a particularly bad gust.

I'm also intrigued by the fact that this Hammer production was released as a DVD, given its relative obscurity compared to other similar films available from UK distributors at a lower price point. I can only speculate about what changed – were there any behind-the-scenes changes or shifts in vision that contributed to its release on DVD?

L. Galloway - 30/06/2025