Terror stalks its turreted battlements… and horror crawls the catacombs beneath!
Film Synopsis
The Black Castle (1952) portrays a determined aristocrat whose search for the truth leads him into the household of a charismatic count whose hospitality conceals sinister intentions. As unsettling discoveries, hidden betrayals, and deadly traps transform the isolated estate into a prison, escape becomes increasingly uncertain. Combining Gothic horror, mystery, and historical adventure, the film explores deception, vengeance, and the peril of placing trust in those who thrive on fear.
The Black Castle Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US/OOP 2020 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2026 | Eureka BD-B/UK 2022 | Universal DVD-R-0/US 2014 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
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| Audio Commentary by Tom Weaver | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | |||||
| Universal Horror Strikes Back! - With Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Eureka] - Photos, Artwork | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Scream Factory’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror Collection, Volume 6” box set with Cult of the Cobra (1955), The Thing That Couldn’t Die (1958) and The Shadow of the Cat (1961). It contains a 12-page booklet.
- Umbrella’s Blu-ray contains no extras. It is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
- Eureka’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Terror” box set with Night Key (1937) and The Climax (1944). It contains a booklet with writing by Stephen Jacobs.
- Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
- Universal’s DVD contains no extras. It is included in “The Boris Karloff Collection” box set with Night Key (1937), Tower of London (1939), The Climax (1944) and The Strange Door (1951).
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Collector’s guide
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Universal Horror Strikes Back! (13:50)
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Tom Weaver Scream Factory BD |
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Eureka BD | |
| Universal Horror Strikes Back! - With Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Scream Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Eureka] - Photos, Artwork Eureka BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] Scream Factory BD |