{"product_id":"x-the-unknown-standard-edition-4k-uhd-uk","title":"X The Unknown (Standard Edition) [4K UHD] [UK]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date: 13\/7\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 marks the 70th anniversary of this suspenseful science-horror classic from legendary writer Jimmy Sangster. Often considered an unofficial part of the Quatermass franchise, the film makes its debut on Blu-ray and 4K UHD - the latest to be restored by the teams at Hammer and Silver Salt Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a soldier dies from apparent radiation poisoning, the Atomic Energy Commission sends scientist Dr. Royston (Oscar-winner Dean Jagger) to investigate. Despite extensive testing no source can be found - until a mysterious radioactive, mud-like entity resurfaces and begins claiming more victims. What do you do when the killer can’t be stopped - or even understood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo discs featuring three iterations of the film: the widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version, the fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version, and the widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on all versions of the film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new 5.1 mix for 1.37:1, 1.66:1 and 1.85:1 versions, alongside the original mono film soundtrack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover brand new film commentaries, documentaries, and more. The discs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking-of documentary about the production of X the Unknown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and archive commentaries with experts that include; Nigel Kneale biographer Andy Murray, film historian David Kalat, writer\/producer Dr Steve Haberman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDisplaced and Damned\u003c\/em\u003e: A documentary following the career of Joseph Losey - the original X the Unknown director who departed the project before shooting commenced - and his storied journey through Hollywood to Hammer films, via blacklisting and exile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the groundbreaking work of special effects artist, Les Bowie, including archive audio interviews with fellow special effects technicians and audio from Christopher Lee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Man on the Beach\u003c\/em\u003e: the rarely seen short film featuring Jimmy Sangster's first scripted work and directed by Joe Losey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hammer Films","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53982462247222,"sku":"H56XU02","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7520\/9270\/files\/xunknown-4k-2D.webp?v=1777691480","url":"https:\/\/outrundvd.com.au\/products\/x-the-unknown-standard-edition-4k-uhd-uk","provider":"OutrunDVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}