Night of the Eagle

aka Burn, Witch, Burn

Poster for Night of the Eagle

Do the undead demons of hell still arise to terrorize the world?

Film Synopsis

Night of the Eagle (1962) centers on a respected college professor who dismisses belief in the occult until he discovers that his wife secretly performs protective rituals on his behalf. After persuading her to abandon the practice, an escalating chain of disturbing incidents threatens his career, his marriage, and his sense of reality, forcing him to question everything he once believed. This British supernatural horror film combines psychological suspense with occult mystery, emphasizing rationalism, fear, superstition, and the unsettling possibility that unseen forces shape everyday life.

Night of the Eagle Blu-ray & DVD-R editions

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Comparison of Night of the Eagle Blu-ray & DVD-R Editions
Disc Extras
Kino BD-A/US 2024
Kino BD-A/US/OOP 2015
Studio Canal BD-B/UK 2024
Imprint BD-B/AU 2023
MGM DVD-R-1/US 2011
Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas
Audio Commentary by Scott Harrison
Audio Commentary by William Fowler and Vic Pratt
Audio Commentary by Writer Richard Matheson (1995)
Domestic Noir’s Darkest Ancestor - Video Essay by Rachel Knightley (17:50)
I Do Believe!: The Evil Eye of Sidney Hayers - Video Essay by Howard S. Berger (42:16)
Burn Witch, Burn - Interview with Anna Bogutskaya (24:35)
The Devil in the Music - Interview with David Huckvale (21:27)
Interview with Actor Peter Wyngarde
Alternate UK Opening Title Sequence (1:37)
Alternate US Opening Title Sequence (3:54)
Stills Gallery (1:12)
UK Theatrical Trailer
US Theatrical Trailer

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Studio Canal’s “Cult Classics” Blu-ray includes 4 art cards.
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Collector’s guide

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  • Screen shot for Domestic Noir’s Darkest Ancestor
    Domestic Noir’s Darkest Ancestor (17:50)
  • Screen shot for I Do Believe!: The Evil Eye of Sidney Hayers
    I Do Believe!: The Evil Eye of Sidney Hayers (42:16)
  • Screen shot for Burn Witch, Burn
    Burn Witch, Burn (24:35)
  • Screen shot for The Devil in the Music
    The Devil in the Music (21:27)
  • Screen shot for Interview with Actor Peter Wyngarde
    Interview with Actor Peter Wyngarde (24:26)
Editions
Kino box art
Kino BD 2024
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p
      • Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
      • Notes: UK Version
    • File 2
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p
      • Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
      • Notes: US Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Kino box art
Kino BD 2015
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 25.81 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
      • Length:1:29:31.407
      • File size: 20.14 GiB
      • Notes: US Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 1814 kbps
      • Bit depth: 24-bit
  • Subtitles
    • None
Studio Canal box art
Studio Canal BD 2024
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 37.75 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
      • Length:1:27:05.545
      • File size: 25.79 GiB
      • Notes: UK Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 2304 kbps
      • Bit depth: 24-bit
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Imprint box art
Imprint BD 2023
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 23.41 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
      • Length:1:29:49.010
      • File size: 16.88 GiB
      • Notes: US Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 1536 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Extras Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas Kino BD
Audio Commentary by Scott Harrison Imprint BD
Audio Commentary by William Fowler and Vic Pratt Imprint BD
Audio Commentary by Writer Richard Matheson (1995) Kino BD
Domestic Noir’s Darkest Ancestor - Video Essay by Rachel Knightley (17:50, 1080p) Imprint BD
I Do Believe!: The Evil Eye of Sidney Hayers - Video Essay by Howard S. Berger (42:16, 1080p) Imprint BD
Burn Witch, Burn - Interview with Anna Bogutskaya (24:35, 1080i60) Studio Canal BD
The Devil in the Music - Interview with David Huckvale (21:27, 1080p) Imprint BD
Interview with Actor Peter Wyngarde (24:26, 1080p) Kino BD
Stills Gallery (1:12, 1080p) Studio Canal BD
US Theatrical Trailer (2:28, 1080p) Kino BD