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(aka 'The Woman Who Wouldn't Die')
directed by Gordon Hessler
UK 1965
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Boasting a brilliantly sinuous plot with a startling denouement,
this supernatural thriller marked the directorial debut of Gordon Hessler,
best-known for his work on the enormously influential series
Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and cult
horror duo The Oblong Box and Scream and Scream Again. Featuring
an outstanding central performance from Gary Merrill a regular guest in both
Hitchcock series Catacombs is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the
original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. |
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Theatrical Release: May 5th, 1965 (USA)
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DVD Review: Network - Region 2 - PAL
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| Runtime | 1:26:44 (4% PAL speedup) | |
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1.66:1 Original Aspect Ratio |
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NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes. |
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| Audio | English 2.0 | |
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Release Information: Studio: Network Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Edition Details: Chapters 10 |
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I enjoyed Catacombs, a simple noir-leaning, flic from Hitchcockian protégée Gordon Hessler - about a 'kept' man and his exposed dalliance with his niece-in-law resulting in the subsequent murder of his gently domineering, and partially invalid, wife.... and the consequences thereof. I only wish it was longer. The image is a decent single-layered PAL SD transfer from Network in the UK. Progressive and anamorphic in the 1.66:1 aspect ratio. It looks consistent and, generally, appealing with approvable detail and contrast that helps exhibit some minor depth. Audio is likewise acceptable with all dialogue audible and the Brit accents none-too-heavy. There are no subtitles on the region 2-locked disc. Extras include an image gallery and promotional PDF in the root of the disc. The bottom-line endorsement involves the reasonable price and entertaining pot-boiler-ish crime, with hints of horror, drama. I think this would be something I would eventually revisit. Recommended! - Gary Tooze |
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