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Jack the Ripper (Blu-ray) (1958)
The most diabolical murderer who ever baffled Scotland Yard.Director: Robert S. Baker & Monty Berman
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film: UK Version (cropped 1.33:1)
*The Film: US Version (1.66:1)
Audio Commentary by co-director / co-producer / co-cinematographer Robert S. Baker, screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, and assistant director Peter Manley, moderated by Marcus Hearn (2005)
Continental Version: Alternate & Extended Takes (SD) (10:56)
"Denis Meikle on Jack the Ripper" 2017 featurette (10:33)
"Gentleman Jack: The Whitechapel Murders Revisited" 2017 featurette (13:31)
Theatrical Trailer (2:28)
Poster & Stills Gallery (4:11)
DISC TWO (Exclusive Bonus DVD)
*The Film: European Version (cropped 1.33:1)
"Choice Cuts - Two Faces of Jack the Ripper: An Interview with Alain Petit, Ripperologist Extraordinaire" (French with English subtitles) 2017 featurette (13:47) -
Subtitles:English HoH (on UK version only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1 / 1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The British version is from a 2005 HD telecine master.
The US version is from a 2K scan from an archival 1960 theatrical print.
Comes with a reversable sleeve with alternate artwork and limited edition slipcover with a third alternate artwork
The European version is a composite of the British version included on Blu-ray with scenes & entire French language track sourced from a French DVD.
Originally available as a Black Friday exclusive with a bonus DVD & limited to 1500 copies.
US Score is by Jimmy McHugh & Pete Rugolo & the European / UK score by Stanley Black. -
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Extras:"Choice Cuts - Two Faces of Jack the Ripper: An Interview with Alain Petit, Ripperologist Extraordinaire" (French with English subtitles) 2017 featurette (13:47)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Taken from a vintage 35mm print,
A 2019 Black Friday freebie from the Severin website when you spent $30+
"The following presentation of the spicy European version of JACK THE RIPPER was created from elements kindly supplied by Alain Petit, Emmanuel Rossi and Library of Congress. With special thanks to Frederick Levy." -
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Extras:*The Film: UK Version (cropped 1.33:1)
*The Film: US Version (1.66:1)
Audio Commentary with co-director / co-producer / co-cinematographer Robert S. Baker, screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, and assistant director Peter Manley, moderated by Marcus Hearn (2005)
Continental Version: Alternate & Extended Takes (SD) (10:56)
"Denis Meikle on Jack the Ripper" 2017 featurette (10:33)
"Gentleman Jack: The Whitechapel Murders Revisited" 2017 featurette (13:31)
Theatrical Trailer (2:28)
Poster & Stills Gallery (4:11) -
Subtitles:English HoH (on UK version only)
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The UK version is from a 2005 HD telecine master.
The US version is from a 2K scan from an archival 1960 theatrical print. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
The limited edition for the bonus disc.
GENERAL NOTES:
The film exists in a number of versions:
- The UK Version (81 minutes) with score by Stanley Black
- The US Version (85 minutes) with score is by Jimmy McHugh & Pete Rugolo
- The Continental Version (85 minutes) score by Stanley Black and alternate takes
- 2019 hybrid version (85 minutes) with some continental scenes but mostly UK clothed and less violent scenes (has the Stanley Black score). -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Severin Films - No cuts - Contains the British version (81:05), US version (85:04) and the European version (81:46 PAL > NTSC)
- Blu-ray ALL Revised Continental Version (actually a hybrid) America- Severin Films - No cuts - Hybrid of the Continental and UK versions. Contains some but not all of the continental scenes (85:24)
- Blu-ray ALL Standard Edition America- Severin Films - No cuts - Contains the UK (81:05) and US versions (85:04)
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Comparison added by Mark_Meakin on 18/01/18
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 24/12/19UPDATE LOG:
18/01/18: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
25/01/18: More detail in the extras.
27/01/19: DVDBeaver.
23/12/19: Added the Severin revised Continental version.
24/12/19: Updated info on Black Friday freebie disc.
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