The Undying Lodger From Hangover Square… or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Fox Again…..
Fox DVD have just redeemed themselves in my eyes - after failing to release some of their classic films on DVD, they have come up trumps (nothing to do with Donald) and issued three of their masterpieces (well, two masterpieces and a close also-ran) in a fine 3 DVD set, just in time for Hallowe’en.
“Fox Horror Classics” contains director John Brahm’s “Hangover Square”, “The Lodger” and “The Undying Monster”, the first two starring the excellent and doom-laden actor Laird Cregar. Each disc has extras, including short featurettes on Brahm, Cregar and the making of “The Lodger” as well as radio shows, commentaries and restoration comparisons. My “Hangover Square” slimcase (nice touch using these, Fox) also contained 2 still reproductions, but am not sure if the others should have included these as well? (Any responses out there re this?) A small booklet giving overviews of the films and genres is also included.
Quality is excellent, with crisp blacks, pure whites and a good tonal range throughout. Do yourself a favour - chill yourselves for Hallowe’en………