Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
- Year: 1974
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Horror
- Director: Brian Clemens
- Length: 91 min
The only man alive feared by the walking dead.
Film Synopsis
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974) follows the swashbuckling vampire slayer and his loyal companion Grost as they ride into a plague-ridden village where young women are mysteriously drained of their youth. As Kronos investigates, he confronts a new breed of vampires unlike any he’s faced before. This stylish Hammer adventure blends gothic horror with action, swordplay, and dark fantasy.
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Hammer Films BD-ALL 4K/UK 2025 | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2020 | Anolis BD-B/DE/OOP 2017 | Shock BD-B/AU 2014 | Paramount DVD-1/US/OOP 2003 | DD Video DVD-0 PAL/UK/OOP 2003 |
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| Audio Commentary by Bruce G. Hallenbeck | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Actor Horst Janson, Moderated by Uwe Sommerlad | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Actress Caroline Munro and Sam and George Clemens | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Brian Clemens and Actors Shane Briant, John Carson and Caroline Munro, Moderated by Marcus Hearn | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Brian Clemens and Actress Caroline Munro, Moderated by Jonathan Sothcott | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Brian Clemens and Cinematographer Ian Wilson, Moderated by Marcus Hearn | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Volker Kronz | ||||||
| Introduction by Actress Caroline Munro | ||||||
| introduction by Director/Writer Brian Clemens | ||||||
| Introduction by Sam and George Clemens | ||||||
| The House of Clemens | ||||||
| Kronos Returns - Director and Cast Reunion | ||||||
| Anything Goes: Hammer Horror in the 1970s - Interview with Kim Newman and Stephen Jones | ||||||
| Hunted - Interview with Actress Lois Daine | ||||||
| Interview 1 with Director/Writer Brian Clemens - Conducted by Stephen Gallagher at Festival of Fantastic Films | ||||||
| Interview 2 with Director/Writer Brian Clemens - Conducted by Stephen Gallagher at Festival of Fantastic Films | ||||||
| Interview with Actor Horst Janson [Anolis] | ||||||
| Interview with Actor Horst Janson [Hammer Films] - Conducted by Wayne Kinsey at Festival of Fantastic Films | ||||||
| “The World of Hammer: Vamp” | ||||||
| Textless Titles and Backgrounds | ||||||
| UK Censor Card | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Anolis] | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Hammer Films] | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Shock] | ||||||
| Foreign Theatrical Trailer | ||||||
| UK Theatrical Trailer | ||||||
| US Theatrical Trailer | ||||||
| US Radio Spots | ||||||
| US Radio Spots with Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Hammer Films’ 4K UHD includes a 136-page booklet, 100-page graphic novel, double-sided foldout poster and eight art cards.
- Anolis’ Blu-ray is also available in two Mediabook editions, each containing a 28-page booklet with writing by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Uwe Sommerlad (in German).
- Shock’s Blu-ray is also available in the “Hammer Horror Redux: The Blu-ray Collection” box set.
- DD Video’s DVD includes a 24-page booklet. It is also available as a “2 DVD Set” with Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974).
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Collector’s guide
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Introduction by Actress Caroline Munro (4:16) -
introduction by Director/Writer Brian Clemens (2013, 6:40) -
Introduction by Sam and George Clemens (1:31) -
The House of Clemens (59:05) -
Kronos Returns (2008, 26:47) -
Anything Goes: Hammer Horror in the 1970s (32:55) -
Hunted (2017, 13:48) -
Interview 1 with Director/Writer Brian Clemens (1991, 12:47) -
Interview 2 with Director/Writer Brian Clemens (2000, 61:30) -
![Screen shot for Interview with Actor Horst Janson [Hammer Films]](/img/caps/75ed32c1-10.jpg)
Interview with Actor Horst Janson [Hammer Films] (2010, 46:08) -
“The World of Hammer: Vamp” (TV Episode, 1994, 24:47)
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Hammer Films 4K 2025
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Shock BD 2014
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Bruce G. Hallenbeck Hammer Films 4K |
| Audio Commentary by Actor Horst Janson, Moderated by Uwe Sommerlad Anolis BD | |
| Audio Commentary by Actress Caroline Munro and Sam and George Clemens Hammer Films 4K | |
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Brian Clemens and Actors Shane Briant, John Carson and Caroline Munro, Moderated by Marcus Hearn Hammer Films 4K | |
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Brian Clemens and Actress Caroline Munro, Moderated by Jonathan Sothcott Hammer Films 4K | |
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Brian Clemens and Cinematographer Ian Wilson, Moderated by Marcus Hearn Hammer Films 4K | |
| Introduction by Actress Caroline Munro Hammer Films 4K | |
| introduction by Director/Writer Brian Clemens Hammer Films 4K | |
| Introduction by Sam and George Clemens Hammer Films 4K | |
| The House of Clemens Hammer Films 4K | |
| Kronos Returns - Director and Cast Reunion Hammer Films 4K | |
| Anything Goes: Hammer Horror in the 1970s - Interview with Kim Newman and Stephen Jones Hammer Films 4K | |
| Hunted - Interview with Actress Lois Daine Hammer Films 4K | |
| Interview 1 with Director/Writer Brian Clemens - Conducted by Stephen Gallagher at Festival of Fantastic Films Hammer Films 4K | |
| Interview 2 with Director/Writer Brian Clemens - Conducted by Stephen Gallagher at Festival of Fantastic Films Hammer Films 4K | |
| Interview with Actor Horst Janson [Hammer Films] - Conducted by Wayne Kinsey at Festival of Fantastic Films Hammer Films 4K | |
| “The World of Hammer: Vamp” DD Video DVD | |
| Textless Titles and Backgrounds Hammer Films 4K | |
| UK Censor Card Hammer Films 4K | |
| Stills Gallery [Anolis] Anolis BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Hammer Films] Hammer Films 4K | |
| Stills Gallery [Shock] Shock BD | |
| Foreign Theatrical Trailer Hammer Films 4K | |
| UK Theatrical Trailer Hammer Films 4K | |
| US Theatrical Trailer Hammer Films 4K | |
| US Radio Spots Hammer Films 4K | |
| US Radio Spots with Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) Hammer Films 4K |