QUATERMASS AND THE PIT
By Oh My Gore ! on September 5, 2011
DVD NEWS
"QUATERMASS AND THE PIT" – out on double play only September 19
Digitally restored and with brand new extras!The third in the trilogy of films based on Nigel Kneale's seminal Quatermass series, "QUATERMASS & THE PIT" was made by Hammer Studios in 1967, directed by stalwart Roy Ward Baker and starring Andrew Keir as the titular scientist, battling evil alien forces that threaten to take over the world, and also stars James Donald, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover. Nigel Kneale's Quatermass series has been said to have influenced everyone from John Carpenter to Dr Who.
During excavations in London a large unidentified object is unearthed. It defies definition although the area has always been associated with diabolical evil. Within its walls Professor Quatermass (Keir) discovers the remains of intelligent alien creatures that attempted to conquer the Earth in prehistoric times and, through their experiments on e arly man, altered human evolution to its present state. Though dormant for many centuries, the excavations threaten to unleash the terrifying force of the aliens upon mankind once again...
Extras:
- New UK exclusive interviews with Julian Glover, Mark Gatiss, Judith Kerr, Kim Newman, Joe Dante and Marcus Hearne
- Audio commentary with Nigel Kneale and Roy Ward Baker
- World of Hammer – Sci-Fi Episode
- UK and US trailers
Synopsis : While digging a new subway line in London, a construction crew discovers first: a skeleton, then what they think is an old World War II German missle. Upon closer examination the "missle" appears to be not of this earth! This movie examines the age old question of how we came to be on this planet. It is suprizingly scary.
French Release : 1968-03-20 | US Release : 1968-02-07
Source : Oh My Gore !
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