Murders in the Rue Morgue [Blu-ray]

Experience the sumptuous-looking arthouse horror riffing on Poe's classic murder mystery, Murders in the Rue Morgue. Starring Herbert Lom and Jason Robards, this film pits a disfigured murderer against a duplicitous actor fighting over the same woman. Painstakingly restored in 4K from the original film negatives by Hammer, this release presents both Gordon Hessler's original director's cut and the AIP's re-edited theatrical version.

The story follows Madeline, the leading lady of a Parisian 'grand guignol' theatre troupe, who is haunted by visions of an axe-wielding maniac. Her fears escalate when a member of her acting company is horribly murdered, suggesting more violence is to come.

• Features both the original director's cut and the re-edited theatrical version.
• Painstakingly restored in 4K from the original film negatives by Hammer.
• Stars Jason Robards and Herbert Lom.
• Directed by Gordon Hessler.
• Runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

• Blu-ray disc featuring the film
• New commentary with author, film-maker and horror film fan Chris Alexander
• New interview with author and film critic Kim Newmam
• Stage Tricks and Screen Fights: archive interview with director Gordon Hessler
• Original theatrical trailer

• Format: Blu-ray
• Region: Region B (as per original title)
• Language: English
• Run Time: 1 hour and 38 minutes
• Actors: Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Adolfo Celli, Christine Kaufmann
• Director: Gordon Hessler
• Studio: Hammer Films
• Age Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Release Date: 20 July 2026

Don't miss this acclaimed horror feature from Gordon Hessler and Chris Wicking, now presented in stunning 4K restoration.