His hideous obsession led him to commit ghastly crimes of passion and violence.
The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) follows a scientist who has discovered a serum that halts aging, allowing him to live for centuries, but at a horrifying cost. As his longevity depends on a gruesome ritual and dark secrets, he becomes increasingly desperate to maintain his life while evading those who might expose him. This British horror thriller blends Gothic atmosphere, macabre science, and suspense in a chilling tale of obsession and the price of immortality.
Selected disc options for The Man Who Could Cheat Death
| Extras | Vinegar Syndrome BD-A 4K/US 2025 | Kino BD-A/US 2017 | Legend BD-ALL/US/OOP 2011 | Eureka BD-B/UK 2015 | Legend DVD-1/US/OOP 2008 |
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| Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth | has extra | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | has extra | ||||
| Court in Session - Interview with Melanie Williams on Actress Hazel Court | has extra | ||||
| A Hideous Concoction - Interview with Jonathan Rigby | has extra | ||||
| The Man Who Can Chat Death - Interview with Uncredited Third Assistant Director Hugh Harlow | has extra | ||||
| The Man Who Could Direct Death - Interview with Vic Pratt on Director Terence Fisher | has extra | ||||
| Interview with Jonathan Rigby | has extra | has extra | |||
| Interview with Kim Newman | has extra | has extra | |||
| Alternate Censored Ending | has extra |
Notes
- Vinegar Syndrome’s 4K UHD includes a 40-page booklet with writing by Jon Dear, Kieran Foster and Adrian Smith.
- Legend’s Blu-ray contains no extras. It also includes The Skull (1965).
- Eureka’s Blu-ray includes a 28-page booklet with writing by Marcus Hearn.
- Legend’s DVD contains no extras. It is also available in “The Cult Horror Collection” box set with The Skull (1965) and The Deadly Bees (1966).
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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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Interview with Jonathan Rigby (16:52) -
Interview with Kim Newman (17:09)
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth Kino BD |
| Interview with Jonathan Rigby Kino BD | |
| Interview with Kim Newman Kino BD |
Notes
- Eureka’s Blu-ray video file has black screens at the beginning (2:20) and end (0:10).