Demon-prowler of mountain shadows… Dreaded man-beast of Tibet… The terror of all that is human!
Synopsis
The Abominable Snowman (1957) centers on a British botanist who joins an experienced mountaineer’s expedition into the Himalayas to investigate reports of the elusive Yeti. As conflicting ambitions and mounting dangers place the team at odds with one another, the search challenges both their understanding of the mysterious creature and the limits of human ambition. This British science fiction horror film blends psychological suspense, adventure, and monster cinema as curiosity, greed, and respect for the unknown shape an intelligent exploration of one of mythology’s most enduring legends.
Selected disc options for The Abominable Snowman
| Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2019 | Happinet BD-A/JP 2014 | Anchor Bay DVD-0/US/OOP 2000 | DD Video DVD-2 PAL/UK/OOP 2003 |
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| Audio Commentary by Director Val Guest and Writer Nigel Kneale | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| Audio Commentary by Ted Newsom | has extra | |||
| In Search of the Yeti - Interview with Jonathan Rigby | has extra | |||
| Interview with Director Val Guest | has extra | |||
| “The World of Hammer: Hammer Stars - Peter Cushing” | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| Trailers from Hell with Joe Dante | has extra | |||
| Stills Gallery | has extra | |||
| US Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | has extra |
Notes
- Happinet’s Blu-ray contains no extras.
- Anchor Bay’s “The Hammer Collection” DVD is also available as a “Double Feature” with Shatter (1974).
- DD Video’s DVD includes a 24-page booklet. It is also available in “The Peter Cushing Collection” box set and as a “2 DVD Set” with X the Unknown (1956).
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Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
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In Search of the Yeti (23:01) -
“The World of Hammer: Hammer Stars - Peter Cushing” (TV Episode, 1994, 24:49) -
Trailers from Hell with Joe Dante (2:16)
| Presentation |
Scream Factory BD 2019
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|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Director Val Guest and Writer Nigel Kneale Scream Factory BD |
| Audio Commentary by Ted Newsom Scream Factory BD | |
| In Search of the Yeti - Interview with Jonathan Rigby Scream Factory BD | |
| Interview with Director Val Guest DD Video DVD | |
| “The World of Hammer: Hammer Stars - Peter Cushing” Scream Factory BD | |
| Trailers from Hell with Joe Dante Scream Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery Scream Factory BD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer Scream Factory BD |