BONUS EP 444 - FEAR IN THE NIGHT (1972) BLURAY REVIEW - RELEASE DATE 23rd MARCH 2026

Duncan is here to review a fascinating outlier in the Hammer Film Productions catalogue, Fear in the Night trades gothic horror for something far more intimate and unsettling. Directed by Jimmy Sangster, this psychological chiller leans heavily on atmosphere and performance, with Judy Geeson delivering a genuinely gripping turn as a woman unsure whether she’s being hunted or losing her grip on reality. Supported by the ever-reliable Peter Cushing and a quietly enigmatic Joan Collins, the film stands as one of Hammer’s more unusual experiments—less iconic, perhaps, but rich in tension and worth rediscovery.

This new Collector’s Edition from Studio Canal marks the film’s worldwide 4K debut, giving Sangster’s eerie, stripped-back thriller a fresh lease of life. The release includes a brand-new 4K restoration presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, alongside a strong set of extras and physical additions for collectors.

Features include:

• 4K UHD & Blu-ray discs
• New 4K restoration
• Audio commentaries
• Featurettes including: The Fragile Mind and End of Term
• Theatrical trailer, stills gallery
• 64-page booklet with new essays
• Brand-new artwork
• Two posters & a release date of 23rd March 2026.

The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved It

Fear in the Night:

Duncan: 4

Thanks to Studio Canal & Fetch PR for the review copy of this movie.

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TIMECODE FEAR IN THE NIGHT BLURAY REVIEW

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:20 Unboxing

00:04:02 Fear in the Night Review

00:09:05 Special Features

00:13:55 Closing