The Asphyx
- Year: 1972
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
- Director: Peter Newbrook
- Length: 99 min
- IMDb rating:
If it were in your power… would you sacrifice your wife… your children for immortality? This is the story of a man who did!
Synopsis
A Victorian scientist becomes obsessed with capturing the mysterious spirit of death, known as the Asphyx, to conquer mortality. His experiments lead to tragic consequences as he disrupts the natural order and faces the dark forces beyond human understanding. This atmospheric horror blends gothic storytelling with philosophical reflections on life, death, and the supernatural.
Selected disc options for The Asphyx
| Extras | Kino BD-A/US 2023 | Redemption BD-ALL/US 2012 | Screenbound BD-B/UK 2018 | Hen’s Tooth DVD-0/US/OOP 2009 | All Day DVD-0/US/OOP 1998 |
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| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | has extra | ||||
| Stills Gallery | has extra | ||||
| Biographies | has extra | ||||
| Production Notes | has extra | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra |
Notes
- Kino’s Blu-ray includes trailers for The Blood Beast Terror (1968), The Crimson Cult (1968), The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970), Burke & Hare (1972) and Murder By Decree (1979).
- Hen’s Tooth’s DVD contains no extras.
- All Day’s DVD includes a reproduction of the original US pressbook.
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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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Redemption BD 2012
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Kino BD |
| Stills Gallery Redemption BD | |
| Biographies All Day DVD | |
| Production Notes All Day DVD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Kino BD |