Murders in the Rue Morgue [4K UHD Blu-ray]

Experience the sumptuous-looking arthouse horror, Murders in the Rue Morgue, riffing on Poe's classic murder mystery. Starring Herbert Lom and Jason Robards, this acclaimed film from Gordon Hessler and Chris Wicking for AIP UK has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in stunning 4K from the original film negatives.

• Presented in 4K UHD format, painstakingly restored from original film negatives by Hammer.
• Includes both Gordon Hessler's original director's cut and AIP's re-edited theatrical version.
• Features performances by Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann, and Adolfo Celli.
• Directed by Gordon Hessler.
• Runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Madeline, the leading lady of a Parisian 'grand guignol' theatre troupe, is haunted by visions of an axe-wielding maniac. When a member of her acting company is horribly murdered, she fears that more will follow. The plot centers on a disfigured murderer and a duplicitous actor locking horns over their love for the same woman.

• New commentary with author, film-maker and horror film fan Chris Alexander
• New interview with author and film critic Kim Newmam
• Stage Tricks and Screen Fights: archive interview with director Gordon Hessler
• Original theatrical trailer

• Media Format: 4K
• Binding: blu_ray
• Studio: Hammer Films
• Director: Gordon Hessler
• Actors: Adolfo Celli, Christine Kaufmann, Herbert Lom, Jason Robards
• Run Time: 1 hour and 38 minutes
• Language: English
• Release Date: 20 July 2026
• Age Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• EAN: 5061058620942

This definitive 4K restoration offers fans the chance to see one of Gordon Hessler's acclaimed films in its best possible presentation, complete with alternate cuts and insightful bonus features.