Kino Lorbers Studio Classics label has announced the first Blu-ray releases for two 60s era Roger Corman-directed, Ray Milland-starring AIP productions, The Premature Burial and X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes.
The former, 1962s Premature Burial is the only Roger Corman-directed Edgar Allan Poe adaptation to not star Vincent Price. X meanwhile is a cult favorite starring Milland as the title doctor who tests a formula for X-ray vision on himself. Both films previously saw release in MGMs eight-film Roger Corman collection (Premature Burial was also released alongside Masque of the Red Death on one of the MGM Midnite discs), but both the Blu presentation, as well as new special features, should interest fans and collectors.
Find full details on the discsfeaturing Corman, Joe Dante, Mick Garris and Tim Lucasbelow. Both Premature Burial and X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes hit shelves May 12th.
THE PREMATURE BURIAL
Director: Roger Corman
Starring: Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Richard Ney, Heather Angel
1962/Color/81 minutes/2.35:1/1920x1080p/Not Rated
Synopsis: Edgar Allan Poe’s Chilling Tale of a Fate Too Horrifying to consider! The classic style of literature’s most bizarre author, Edgar Allan Poe (The Oblong Box), comes to life in this ghoulish tale of murder and suspense starring acting great Ray Milland (X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes) as Guy Carrell, a medical student and painter whose obsessive fear of being buried alive compels him to build himself a tomb with a view, equipped with everything he can think of to escape death. But it’s when his long-suffering wife Kate (Heather Angel,The Informer), convinces him to destroy the tomb… he finds himself in the gravest of danger, trapped in a web of doom so devious and intricate that there’s no escape. Produced and directed by the iconic Roger Corman (The Secret Invasion) and beautifully shot in widescreen by the legendary cinematographer Floyd Crosby (Tales of Terror). The top-notch supporting cast includes Hazel Court (The Masque of Red Death), Alan Napier (TV’s Batman) and Dick Miller (Gremlins).
Special Features:
Buried Alive! Legendary Director Joe Dante on Premature Burial
On-camera Interview with Producer/Director Roger Corman
Trailers From Hell with Roger Corman
Original Theatrical Trailer
X: THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES
Director: Roger Corman
Starring: Ray Milland, Diana Van Der Vlis, Harold J. Stone, John Hoyt, Don Rickles
Synopsis: Dare To Look Into The Eyes Of Madness! Fantastic tale of heart-pounding suspense, this harrowing and terrifying sci-fi shocker will fascinate horror film fans. Starring Ray Milland (The Premature Burial), it charts the startling transformation of a doctor so blinded by ambition that he dares to glimpse eternity! When the brilliant Dr. Xavier (Milland) concocts a serum to improve human sight, he stumbles upon a formula for x-ray vision. Inspired by its awesome medical potential, but shunned by his short-sighted colleagues, the doctor tests the potion on himself, only to discover that his ability to see through walls, clothing and flesh is slowly eclipsed by and insatiable desire to look still further – even if it means seeing more than any mortal can bear! Featuring wonderful direction by the great Roger Corman (Tales of Terror) and a strong supporting cast that includes Harold J. Stone (The Wrong Man), John Hoyt (Blackboard Jungle) and comedy legend Don Rickles (Run Silent, Run Deep).
Special Features:
Terror Vision! Legendary Director Joe Dante on X
Audio Commentary with Roger Corman
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas
Rare Prologue
Trailers From Hell with Mick Garris
Original Theatrical Trailer
