Disc Details Scream Factory, 2019. Region A. Feature: 89 mins. Aspect ratio 2.35:1. The Movie In the ‘70s, Hammer studios were struggling to adapt to a changing film market. The grim, gothic fairy tales that Hammer was famous for were ...
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