’36 Hours’ and ‘Mantrap’ Headline Hammer’s Latest 4K Releases

Hammer Films has outlined the next wave of titles in its ongoing restoration programme, with a slate that continues to draw from the studio’s early crime and horror catalogue. The latest announcement includes new 4K Limited Collector’s Editions and additions to the Hammer Presents line, alongside the launch of a multi-format archival project.

Among the key releases is 36 Hours, a Brit-noir crime thriller directed by Montgomery Tully, which is now available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The film marks its first-ever physical media release worldwide, positioning it as one of the more obscure entries from Hammer’s early 1950s output. Produced during a period when the studio was experimenting with crime and suspense stories, 36 Hours centres on a tightly wound premise characteristic of post-war British thrillers.

Also arriving on 4K is Mantrap, directed by Terence Fisher, whose later work would help define Hammer’s identity in gothic horror. Released to home entertainment for the first time, the film has undergone a new restoration aimed at presenting the title with improved visual clarity. Its release on 13 April forms part of Hammer’s broader effort to reintroduce lesser-seen productions from its archive.

Beyond individual titles, Hammer is also launching Welcome to the House of Hammer Volume 1, a new compendium designed to accompany its restoration initiatives. The collection combines a 120-page book with over seven hours of supplementary material, including documentaries, short films and archival footage. The project aligns with the studio’s recent strategy of pairing restored films with expanded contextual material for collectors and researchers.

The Hammer Presents range continues to grow in parallel, spotlighting films connected to the wider British horror tradition. Newly restored titles include Crucible of Horror, described as a stark psychological feature, alongside The Snake Woman, directed by Sidney J. Furie, and Doctor Blood’s Coffin, a Cornish-set horror featuring early work from cinematographer Nicolas Roeg.

These releases form part of a sustained initiative under Hammer’s current ownership to preserve and distribute its catalogue across modern formats. The company has increasingly focused on 4K restorations sourced from original film elements, with some editions also reinstating previously removed material.

Hammer’s renewed activity in physical media follows the introduction of the Hammer Presents label in late 2025, which expanded its remit beyond in-house productions to include works from other filmmakers operating within British genre cinema.

With 36 Hours and Mantrap now joining the line-up, the studio continues to revisit a period of its history that predates its internationally recognised horror cycle. And thanks to Hammer, there’s a whole bunch of great films to re-discover!

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