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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - this audio commentary was recorded by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson. It covers the conception, production, and promotion of Night of the Blood Monster to the careers of the many people that made it. It highlights some of the film's strengths but also points out several of its weaknesses, like its willingness to veer off in exploration territory where Jess Franco felt comfortable. There are comments about the mass footage Franco shot.
- Commentary Two - this audio commentary was recorded by critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw. The commentators share a lot of factual information about the real Judge George Jeffreys and speculate how he may not have been the monster that Jess Franco's film depict because he was "trapped by the system" he served. Also, there is some information about producer Harry Alan Towers and his relationship with Franco, as well Christopher Lee's acting choices.
- Commentary Three - this audio commentary was recorded by critics David Flint and Adrian Smith. The commentators speculate why Jess Franco's film has been promoted with drastically different titles in different territories, and discuss its production history and values, Harry Alan Towers' legacy, the type of thrills the film offers, etc.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - this audio commentary was recorded by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson. It covers the conception, production, and promotion of Night of the Blood Monster to the careers of the many people that made it. It highlights some of the film's strengths but also points out several of its weaknesses, like its willingness to veer off in exploration territory where Jess Franco felt comfortable. There are comments about the mass footage Franco shot.
- Commentary Two - this audio commentary was recorded by critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw. The commentators share a lot of factual information about the real Judge George Jeffreys and speculate how he may not have been the monster that Jess Franco's film depict because he was "trapped by the system" he served. Also, there is some information about producer Harry Alan Towers and his relationship with Franco, as well Christopher Lee's acting choices.
- Commentary Three - this audio commentary was recorded by critics David Flint and Adrian Smith. The commentators speculate why Jess Franco's film has been promoted with drastically different titles in different territories, and discuss its production history and values, Harry Alan Towers' legacy, the type of thrills the film offers, etc.
- Featurettes -
- 1. Bloody Jess - in this archival program, Jess Franco and Christopher Lee discuss the real Judge George Jeffreys and the conception and production of Night of the Blood Monster. In English and French, with English subtitles where necessary. (26 min).
- 2. Judgement Day - in this archival program, critic Stephen Thrower discusses the production and unique qualities of Night of the Blood Monster, as well as its placement in Jess Franco's body of work. In English, not subtitled. (34 min).
- 3. In The Shadows - in this program, filmmaker Alan Birkinshaw and Stephen Thrower discusses the illustrious career and legacy of the prolific producer Harry Alan Towers. In English, not subtitled. (25 min).
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes -
- 1. Mary's Grief (6 min).
- 2. Clothed Love Scene (2 min).
- 3. Jeffreys' Nightmare (1 min).
- 4. Mary's Release From Dungeon (2 min).
- 5. "Bloody Judge" Main Titles (2 min).
- 6. "Der Hexentoter Von Blackmoor" Main Titles (3 min).
- 7. Ending From German Version (2 min).
- Trailers and TV Spot -
- 1. U.S. Trailer (1 min).
- 2. U.S. Combo Trailer (2 min).
- 3. U.S. Combo TV Spot (1 min).
- Still Galleries -
- 1. Posters
- 2. Advertising Materials
- 3. Lobby Cards
- 4. B&W Stills
- 5. Color Stills
- 6. Video & Soundtrack
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