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An underseen gem from the Hammer library, 36 Hours is now available to own on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for the very first time - anywhere in the world!

Directed by B-movie specialist Montgomery Tully (No Road Back, The Terrornauts) and featuring a young Jimmy Sangster in the Assistant Director chair, 36 Hours a.k.a Terror Street - as it was named in the USA - has been painstakingly restored in 4K for the highest quality viewing experience possible. Though the name Hammer is synonymous with horror, 36 Hours is an early Brit-Noir and one of many crime thrillers from the studio in the early 1950s. A 'must-watch' for thriller fans everywhere.

For Hammer fans, collectors, and lovers of British film history, this definitive restoration of one of the studio's rare early noirs continues their commitment to restoring its cinematic treasures.

Synopsis

Known for playing the Hollywood tough guy, Dan Duryea (The Little Foxes, Winchester '73) plays against type as a man on the run in this early Brit-Noir thriller.

Duryea's US Air Force Major Bill Rogers returns to post-war London to visit his estranged wife, only to find himself framed for her murder and in a race against the clock to track down the real killer and prove his innocence.

Special Features

Limited Collector's Edition

  • A two-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray set in Deluxe Collector's Packaging - featuring both film versions, multiple subtitles and a brand new 5.1 mix alongside the original mono soundtrack
  • Restored in 4K from the original film negatives, featuring HDR grading for enhanced detail and contrast
  • Expertly restored audio, delivering improved clarity while preserving the original sound design
  • Restoration completed by Hammer's award-winning partner Silver Salt Restoration
  • Both the UK and US versions of the film (36 Hours and Terror Street)

Special Features

  • 36 Hours film commentary with author and critic, Kim Newman, and British crime writer, Barry Forshaw
  • Terror Street (US version) film commentary with cult movie expert Toby Roan and movie podcaster and YouTuber Heath Holland
  • United Kingdom of Noir: The BFI's Jo Botting and Vic Pratt explore the overlooked world of Brit Noir, its historical significance, and its connections to other major genres of the era
  • Shadows Across the Atlantic: Writer and producer Maxim Jakubowski examines 36 Hours screenwriter Steve Fisher and the post-war influence of pulp and crime fiction on British cinema
  • 36 Hours on Terror Street: Film Noir expert Sergio Angelini explores screenwriter Steve Fisher's work and how it sets 36 Hours apart from Hammer's other crime thrillers of the era
  • Black & White: Author, filmmaker, and Film Noir enthusiast Chris Alexander explores the life and career of actor Dan Duryea
  • Plus, a booklet featuring articles from film historians and authors; including an article on the making of 36 Hours and reproductions of Hammer archive production paperwork