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• Get Carter | DVD | (01/06/2006) from £6.97   |  Saving you £7.02 (100.72%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Released in 1971 (the same year Straw Dogs and A Clockwork Orange hit the screens, which must make 71 the annus mirabilis for violent films set in Britain), Get Carter opens with gangsters leering over pornographic slides and ends on a filthy, slag-stained beach in Newcastle. It's a low-down and dirty movie from beginning to end, and possibly the grittiest and best film of its kind to come out of Britain. The granddaddy of Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and all its ilk, director Mike Hodges' Get Carter offers revenge tragedy swinging-60s style, all nicotine-stained cinematography, shabby locations and the kind of killer catchphrases Vinnie Jones would die for ("You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me, it's a full-time job. Now behave yourself", says Michael Caine's deadpan anti-hero Carter before inflicting a few choice punches on Brian Mosley, aka Coronation Street's Alf Roberts, to name but one example from Hodges and Ted Lewis' exquisitely laconic script). Presenting the dark horse in his family of loveable Cockney geezer roles (Alfie, The Italian Job), Michael Caine plays the title role of Jack Carter, a man so hard he barely registers a flicker of regret watching a woman he's just had sex with plunge to her death. After taking the train up to Newcastle as the credits roll and Roy Budd's chunky bass-heavy theme tune plays, Carter returns to his hometown to attend his brother's funeral and investigate the circumstances of his death. Not that he's all that sentimental about family: he shaves nonchalantly over the open coffin, and shows affection to his niece Doreen (Petra Markham) by cramming a few notes in her hand and telling her to "be good and don't trust boys". Gradually, Carter unravels the skein of drugs, pornography and corruption tangled around his brother's death, which brings him up against supremely oleaginous kingpin Kinnear (played by the author of Look Back in Anger John Osborne) among others. A remake starring Sylvester Stallone is in the offing, but quite frankly it will be a 30-degree (Celsius) Christmas night in Newcastle before Hollywood could ever make something as assured, raw and immortal as this. --Leslie Felperin

• Get Carter (2-Disc Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (02/12/2024) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Michael Caine is Jack Carter, the London gangland enforcer who returns to his hometown of Newcastle to investigate his brother's death. Rarely has the criminal underworld been so realistically portrayed as in this 1971 masterpiece. Shot on location, resulting in a devastatingly authentic snapshot of life in the north east of England, Get Carter remains arguably the grittiest and greatest of all British crime films. Newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative by the BFI, and approved by director Mike Hodges, Get Carter is back, and looking and sounding better than ever.Extras ¢ Presented in High Definition ¢ Introduction by Michael Caine (2022, 3 mins) ¢ Audio commentary featuring Mike Hodges, Michael Caine and Wolfgang Suschitzky (2000) ¢ Audio commentary featuring Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw (2022) ¢ Isolated score by Roy Budd ¢ Mike Hodges in Conversation (2022, 60 mins): the director discusses his long career ¢ Klinger on Klinger (2022, 24 mins): Tony Klinger recalls and evaluates the career of his father, Michael Klinger ¢ Don't Trust Boys (2022, 22 mins): actor Petra Markham reflects upon her career on stage and screen, and recalls her role in Get Carter ¢ The Sound of Roy Budd (2022, 17 mins): Jonny Trunk explores the varied career of Roy Budd, and revisits his iconic score for Get Carter ¢ BBC Look North location report (1970, 5 mins) ¢ Roy Budd Plays ˜Get Carter' (1971, 4 mins) ¢ Michael Caine's message to premiere attendees (1971, 1 min) ¢ The Ship Hotel Tyne Main (1967, 33 mins): Philip Trevelyan's evocative documentary ¢ International trailer (1971) ¢ Rerelease trailer (2022) ¢ Script gallery ¢ Audio description track (feature only)

• Get Carter (UHD) | Blu Ray | (29/01/2024) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Michael Caine is Jack Carter, the London gangland enforcer who returns to his hometown of Newcastle to investigate his brother's death. Rarely has the criminal underworld been so realistically portrayed as in this 1971 masterpiece. Shot on location, resulting in a devastatingly authentic snapshot of life in the north east of England, Get Carter remains arguably the grittiest and greatest of all British crime films. Restored in 4K from the original camera negative by the BFI, and approved by director Mike Hodges, Get Carter is back, and looking and sounding better than ever.Product FeaturesExtras4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)Introduction by Michael Caine (2022, 3 mins)Audio commentary featuring Mike Hodges, Michael Caine and Wolfgang Suschitzky (2000)Audio commentary featuring Kim Newman and Barry ForshawIsolated score by Roy BuddMike Hodges in Conversation (2022, 60 mins): the director discusses his career in this interview recorded at BFI SouthbankThe Sound of Roy Budd (2022, 17 mins): film music expert Jonny Trunk explores the varied career of Roy Budd, and revisits Budd's iconic, minimalist score for Get CarterRoy Budd Plays 'Get Carter' (1971, 4 mins)BBC Look North location report (1970, 5 mins): surviving footage of a 1971 report on Get Carter's making, from the BBC's regional news programmeDon't Trust Boys(2022, 22 mins): actor Petra Markham reflects upon her career on stage and screen, and recalls her role in Get CarterKlinger on Klinger (2022, 24 mins): Tony Klinger recalls and evaluates the career of his father, Michael Klinger, Producer of Get CarterThe Ship Hotel - Tyne Main (1967, 33 mins): Philip Trevelyan's evocative documentary film about a pub on the banks of the River TyneInternational trailer (1971)Rerelease trailer (2022)Michael Caine's message to premiere attendees (1971, 1 min)Script galleryEnglish language with optional descriptive subtitlesAudio description track

• The Wicker Man (50th Anniversary) Vintage Classics | Blu Ray | (15/01/2024) from £10.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

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  THE WICKER MAN has had an enduring fascination for audiences since its release in 1973. A unique and bone-fide horror masterpiece, brilliantly scripted by Anthony Schaffer (Sleuth, Frenzy) and featuring an astounding performance by the legendary Christopher Lee. Director Robin Hardy's atmospheric use of location, unsettling imagery and haunting soundtrack gradually builds to one of the most terrifying and iconic climaxes in modern cinema.When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island to inverstiage. But this pastoral community , led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) is not what it seems as the devoutley religious detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy. Can Howie now stop the cults ultimate sacrifice before he himself comes face to face with the horror of THE WICKER MAN?includes all 3 cuts of the film restored in 4K.DISC BREAKDOWNUHD 1FEATURE - THE FINAL CUTRevisiting the locations of The Wicker ManThe Wicker Man at 50Robin Hardy's Script - The Lost EndingInterview with Britt EklandWorshipping The Wicker ManThe Music of The Wicker ManInterview with Robin Hardy (2013)Interview with Robin Hardy & Christopher Lee (1979)New TrailerBehind the Scenes Stills GalleryBurnt Offering: The Cult of the Wicker ManWicker Man EnigmaUHD 2FEATURE - THE DIRECTOR'S CUTFEATURE - THE THEATRICAL CUTAudio Commentary with Robin Hardy, Christopher Lee and Edward WoodwardMaking of The CommentaryBD 1FEATURE - THE FINAL CUTRevisiting the locations of The Wicker ManThe Wicker Man at 50Robin Hardy's Script - The Lost EndingInterview with Britt EklandWorshipping The Wicker ManThe Music of The Wicker ManInterview with Robin Hardy (2013)Interview with Robin Hardy & Christopher Lee (1979)New TrailerBehind the Scenes Stills GalleryBurnt Offering: The Cult of the Wicker ManWicker Man EnigmaBD 2FEATURE - THE DIRECTOR'S CUTFEATURE - THE THEATRICAL CUTAudio Commentary with Robin Hardy, Christopher Lee and Edward WoodwardMaking of The Commentary

• The Wicker Man - 40th Anniversary Editon | Blu Ray | (14/10/2013) from £16.98   |  Saving you £30.00 (200.13%)   |  RRP £44.99

  Four decades after its release in cinemas in 1973 the unique British cult classic The Wicker Man still holds an enduring fascination for audiences all over the world. In this 40th anniversary double play edition the film is presented as The Final Cut a version which has never before been restored and never before been seen in UK cinemas. Approved by director Robin Hardy The Final Cut is the finest and most complete version of The Wicker Man. Featuring brand new extras this 40th anniversary edition is every Wicker Man fan's perfect ending to a much mythicised search for the most complete version of the film. Having left no stone unturned in the search for the original film materials the ghosts have now been laid to rest as we can finally and happily confirm that this is The Final Cut. Special Features: Disc 1: The Final Cut The Director's Cut with Commentary The UK Theatrical Cut Making of Audio Commentary Short Film Disc 2: Interview with Robin Hardy The Music of The Wicker Man Worshipping The Wicker Man The Restoration of The Wicker Man Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man Documentary Written by Mark Kermod Interview with Christopher Lee and Robin Hardy (1979) EX-S: The Wicker Man Trailer Disc 3: Trailer

• Peter Sellers Collection - Pink Panther/What's New Pussycat?/The Party/Casino Royale/After The Fox/The World Of Henry Orien | DVD | (04/12/2006) from £22.89   |  Saving you £-4.22 (N/A%)   |  RRP £18.67

  Whats New Pussycat (Dir. Clive Donner 1965): O'Toole stars as a fashion editor in Paris who is constantly surrounded by beautiful women - a leggy American stripper a blonde daredevil and a neurotic nymphomaniac. The problem is that they all find him irresistable which makes it almost impossible for O'Toole to settle down with his marriage-minded girlfriend. Woody Allen makes his film debut as O'Toole's sex-starved friend who would kill to have such problems! Peter Sellers in a dazzlingly demented performance plays a famed psychotherapist who is crazier than his patients. Combining satire slapstick and good old-fashioned sex appeal Woody Allen's wildly original script pokes fun at everything from Freud to Fellini culminating in one of the most outrageous finales ever filmed! The Party (Dir. Blake Edwards 1968): Hollywood mogul Fred Clutterbuck isn't just giving a party he's giving 'The Party'. Absolutely everyone who's anyone will be there: gorgeous models ravishing starlets powerful producers - even a baby elephant! And by mistaken invitation accident-prone Indian actor Hrundi V. Bakshi (Peter Sellers) will be there too. He wouldn't miss it for the world and if you enjoy side-splitting gags neither should you! Casino Royale (Dir. Val Guest 1967: Things are looking decidedly bleak for British Intelligence in both senses of the term. SMERSH has begun to sabotage global stability no less than 11 agents have been lost and to make matters worse our greatest secret agent 007 is languishing in stately retirement. M - together with the heads of the CIA and KGB - have only one hope: to bring Sir James Bond (David Niven) out of retirement and into the field. Finding himself pitched against an opposition of fiendish intensity - an array of female secret agents armed with explosive grouse; a baccarat-playing illusionist (Orson Welles) and a neurotic megalomaniac (Woody Allen) - Bond launches his brilliant plan... After the Fox (Dir. Vittorio De Sica 1966): Millions of dollars worth of gold bullion is on its way from Cairo to an unknown Italian destination. There is only one criminal mastermind capable of stealing it: Aldo Vanucci (Peter Sellers) also known as ""the Fox."" Aldo devises the perfect plan to seize the gold: Posing as a flamboyant film director he casts an aging egotistical film star (Victor Mature) and his own voluptuous sister (Britt Ekland) in a fake film about a gold theft! But the action really heats up when the boat with the real gold arrives. The World of Henry Orient (Dir. George Roy Hill 1964): Two starry-eyed schoolgirls spy stalk and scheme their way into the life of a concert pianist (Sellers) in this ""wacky piece of inspired lunacy"" (The Hollywood Reporter). With half of New York - including a bevy of befuddled cops and one man-hungry mom - in tow these precocious teens do all they can to keep tabs on their harried hero turning The World Of Henry Orient entirely upside down! Pink Panther (Dir. Blake Edwards 1963): When the famous Pink Panther diamond goes missing the bumbling Inspector Clouseau goes on the trail of notorious jewel thief The Phantom but looks everywhere except in the right place!

• The Roger Moore Collection | DVD | (23/10/2017) from £7.92   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Live and Let Die - Roger Moore finds himself immersed in the world of heroin, voodoo and black magic in his debut as Bond. The Man with The Golden Gun - Bond is assigned to retrieve a top secret solar power converter, but finds himself the target of the world's greatest professional assassin. The Spy Who Loved Me - Britain and Russia both send their best agents to negotiate for a tracking system that has lost them each a nuclear submarine. Moonraker - When a Moonraker space shuttle disappears the chase leads Bond into outer space. For Your Eyes Only - In the race to beat the Russians to a missing communications device Bond finds himself involved with the Greek underworld. Octopussy - Stolen art treasures lead to a plan that will see Europe fall to a Russian invasion unless Bond can stop it in time A View To A Kill - In pursuit of new computer super chips, Bond uncovers a plan which could destroy Silicon Valley and the West's computer industries.

• The Wicker Man | Blu Ray | (27/02/2017) from £14.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  It must be stressed that despite the fact that it was produced in 1973 and stars both Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland, The Wicker Man is not a Hammer Horror film. There is no blood, very little gore and the titular Wicker Man is not a monster made out of sticks that runs around killing people by weaving them into raffia work. Edward Woodward plays Sergeant Howie, a virginal, Christian policeman sent from the Scottish mainland to investigate the disappearance of young girl on the remote island of Summer Isle. The intelligent script by Anthony Schaffer, who also wrote the detective mystery Sleuth (a film with which The Wicker Man shares many traits), derives its horror from the increasing isolation, confusion and humiliation experienced by the naïve Howie as he encounters the island community's hostility and sexual pagan rituals, manifested most immediately in the enthusiastic advances of local landlord's daughter Willow (Britt Ekland). Howie's intriguing search, made all the more authentic by the film's atmospheric locations and folkish soundtrack, gradually takes us deeper and deeper into the bizarre pagan community living under the guidance of the charming Laird of Summer Isle (Lee, minus fangs) as the film builds to a terrifying climax with a twist to rival that of The Sixth Sense or Fight Club. --Paul Philpott

• Endless Night (Standard Edition) | Blu Ray | (27/06/2022) from £11.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The final feature by Sidney Gilliat, Endless Night capped a career that encompassed screenplays for Alfred Hitchcock and Carol Reed, the anarchic St. Trinian's comedies, and his own directorial gems such as mystery-thriller Green for Danger. Adapting Agatha Christie's celebrated novel of the same name, the film reunites the co-stars of cult classic Twisted Nerve, Hywel Bennett (The Virgin Soldiers) and Hayley Mills (Take a Girl Like You), and boasts an impressive supporting cast including Britt Ekland (The Wicker Man), Per Oscarsson (A Dandy in Aspic) and George Sanders (All About Eve). Product Features New restoration from a 4K scan Original mono audio The BEHP Interview with Sidney Gilliat (1990, 100 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring the accomplished writer and director in conversation with Roy Fowler and Taffy Haines The John Player Lecture with Bernard Herrmann (1972, 53 mins): the renowned composer in conversation at London's National Film Theatre A Full House (2020, 8 mins): interview with celebrated actor Hayley Mills Endless Notes (2020, 13 mins): composer and musician Howard Blake recalls working with Herrmann Emotional Turbulence (2020, 16 mins): appreciation of Herrmann's late career by author and historian Neil Sinyard Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography Original theatrical trailer New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• The Man With the Golden Gun | DVD | (01/10/2012) from £4.50   |  Saving you £8.49 (188.67%)   |  RRP £12.99

  James Bond (Roger Moore) may have met his match in Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee), a world-renowned assassin whose weapon of choice is a distinctive gold pistol. When Scaramanga seizes the priceless Solex Agitator energy converter, Agent 007 must recover the device and confront the trained killer in a heart-stopping duel to the death!

• Endless Night (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (24/02/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The final feature by Sidney Gilliat, Endless Night capped a career that encompassed screenplays for Alfred Hitchcock and Carol Reed, the anarchic St. Trinian's comedies, and his own directorial gems such as mystery-thriller Green for Danger. Adapting Agatha Christie's celebrated novel of the same name, the film reunites the co-stars of cult classic Twisted Nerve, Hywel Bennett (The Virgin Soldiers) and Hayley Mills (Take a Girl Like You), and boasts an impressive supporting cast including Britt Ekland (The Wicker Man), Per Oscarsson (A Dandy in Aspic) and George Sanders (All About Eve). Extras: New 4K restoration Original mono audio The BEHP Interview with Sidney Gilliat (1990): an archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring the renowned writer and director in conversation with Roy Fowler and Taffy Haines The John Player Lecture with Bernard Herrmann (1972): the celebrated composer in conversation at London's National Film Theatre New interview with actor Hayley Mills (2020) Bernard in Britain (2020): appreciation of Bernard Herrmann's ˜British period' by author and historian Neil Sinyard Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography Theatrical trailer New English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 36-page booklet with a new essay by Anne Billson, Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat on Endless Night, an archival interview with Gilliat, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies All extras subject to change

• Get Carter | Blu Ray | (05/05/2014) from £7.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (125.16%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Released in 1971 (the same year Straw Dogs and A Clockwork Orange hit the screens, which must make 71 the annus mirabilis for violent films set in Britain), Get Carter opens with gangsters leering over pornographic slides and ends on a filthy, slag-stained beach in Newcastle. It's a low-down and dirty movie from beginning to end, and possibly the grittiest and best film of its kind to come out of Britain. The granddaddy of Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and all its ilk, director Mike Hodges' Get Carter offers revenge tragedy swinging-60s style, all nicotine-stained cinematography, shabby locations and the kind of killer catchphrases Vinnie Jones would die for ("You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me, it's a full-time job. Now behave yourself", says Michael Caine's deadpan anti-hero Carter before inflicting a few choice punches on Brian Mosley, aka Coronation Street's Alf Roberts, to name but one example from Hodges and Ted Lewis' exquisitely laconic script). Presenting the dark horse in his family of loveable Cockney geezer roles (Alfie, The Italian Job), Michael Caine plays the title role of Jack Carter, a man so hard he barely registers a flicker of regret watching a woman he's just had sex with plunge to her death. After taking the train up to Newcastle as the credits roll and Roy Budd's chunky bass-heavy theme tune plays, Carter returns to his hometown to attend his brother's funeral and investigate the circumstances of his death. Not that he's all that sentimental about family: he shaves nonchalantly over the open coffin, and shows affection to his niece Doreen (Petra Markham) by cramming a few notes in her hand and telling her to "be good and don't trust boys". Gradually, Carter unravels the skein of drugs, pornography and corruption tangled around his brother's death, which brings him up against supremely oleaginous kingpin Kinnear (played by the author of Look Back in Anger John Osborne) among others. A remake starring Sylvester Stallone is in the offing, but quite frankly it will be a 30-degree (Celsius) Christmas night in Newcastle before Hollywood could ever make something as assured, raw and immortal as this. --Leslie Felperin

• The Man With A Golden Gun | Blu Ray | (14/09/2015) from £6.63   |  Saving you £11.36 (171.34%)   |  RRP £17.99

  James Bond has been marked for death, and he'll need all his lethal instincts and seductive charm to survive in this action-packed adventure! Roger Moore returns as Agent 007 and faces off in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with assassin Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee). Featuring a wild automobile chase through Bangkok and Bond's stunning confrontation with an entire martial-arts school, The Man with the Golden Gun delivers nonstop excitement!

• The Wicker Man (50th Anniversary) Vintage Classics | DVD | (15/01/2024) from £10.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Wicker Man 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Vintage Classics) | Blu Ray | (25/09/2023) from £73.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  THE WICKER MAN has had an enduring fascination for audiences since its release in 1973. A unique and bone-fide horror masterpiece, brilliantly scripted by Anthony Schaffer (Sleuth, Frenzy) and featuring an astounding performance by the legendary Christopher Lee. Director Robin Hardy's atmospheric use of location, unsettling imagery and haunting soundtrack gradually builds to one of the most terrifying and iconic climaxes in modern cinema. When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) is not what it seems as the devoutley religious detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy. Can Howie now stop the cults ultimate sacrifice before he himself comes face to face with the horror of THE WICKER MAN? Product Features *Pop-up artwork coming soon 5-disc 4K UHD collector's edition rigid 'book' pop-up packaging, including all 3 cuts of the film restored in 4K , plus ; X1 exclusive EP featuring artists from Heavenly records covering songs from the soundtrack 64 page booklet, featuring brand new essays 3 'postcards from Summerisle' 2 posters (original theatrical artwork and new artwork) Extras included on the disc are: NEW - Locations featurette NEW - Shaffer and Hardy NEW - Robin Hardy's original script NEW - Interview with Britt Ekland Worshipping The Wicker Man The Music of The Wicker Man Interview with Robin Hardy (2013) Interview with Robin Hardy and Christopher Lee (1979) Making of commentary Trailers Stills gallery

• The Wicker Man - 40th Anniversary Edition | DVD | (14/10/2013) from £11.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (150.15%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Four decades after its release in cinemas in 1973 the unique British cult classic The Wicker Man still holds an enduring fascination for audiences all over the world. In this 40th anniversary double play edition the film is presented as The Final Cut a version which has never before been restored and never before been seen in UK cinemas. Approved by director Robin Hardy The Final Cut is the finest and most complete version of The Wicker Man. Featuring brand new extras this 40th anniversary edition is every Wicker Man fan’s perfect ending to a much mythicised search for the most complete version of the film. Having left no stone unturned in the search for the original film materials the ghosts have now been laid to rest as we can finally and happily confirm that this is The Final Cut. Special Features: Disc 1: The Final Cut Interview with Robin Hardy The Music of The Wicker Man Worshipping The Wicker Man - Famous Fans The Restoration of The Wicker Man Disc 2: UK Theatrical Cut The Director's Cut (with Audio Commentary) Making of Audio Commentary (Short Film) Disc 3: Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man Documentary Written by Mark Kermode EX-S: The Wicker Man Disc 4: Trailer

• After the Fox (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (21/09/2020) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  One of the world's greatest criminals and conmen, Aldo 'The Fox' Vanucci (Peter Sellers) has finally struck gold but to traffic his embezzled bullion he must enact his most outrageous scheme yet - disguised as a neo-realist film director. Co-starring Victor Mature and Britt Ekland, and directed by Vittorio De Sicca, After the Fox is a madcap comedy caper, at once both a zany heist farce and a riotous filmmaking satire. Special Features: To Be Confirmed

• Scandal | DVD | (06/09/2010) from £16.48   |  Saving you £-0.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Available for the first time ever on DVD in the UK! An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative Party. Eventually a scandal occurs when her affair with the Minister of War goes public threatening their lifestyles and their freedom. Based on the real Profumo scandal of 1963.

• The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) | DVD | (22/04/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  It must be stressed that, despite the fact that it was produced in 1973 and stars Christopher Lee, The Wicker Man is not a Hammer Horror film. There is no blood, very little gore and the titular Wicker Man is not a monster made out of sticks that runs around killing people by weaving them into raffia work. Edward Woodward plays Sergeant Howie, a virginal, Christian policeman sent from the Scottish mainland to investigate the disappearance of a young girl on the remote island of Summerisle. The intelligent script by Anthony Schaffer, who also wrote the detective mystery Sleuth (a film with which The Wicker Man shares many traits), derives its horror from the increasing isolation, confusion and humiliation experienced by the naïve Howie as he encounters the island community's hostility and sexual pagan rituals, manifested most immediately in the enthusiastic advances of local landlord's daughter Willow (Britt Ekland). Howie's intriguing search, made all the more authentic by the film's atmospheric locations and folkish soundtrack, gradually takes us deeper and deeper into the bizarre pagan community living under the guidance of the charming Laird (Lee, minus fangs) as the film builds to a terrifying climax with a twist to rival that of The Sixth Sense or Fight Club. --Paul Philpott On the DVD: The Wicker Man can finally be seen in its glorious entirety on DVD, thanks to the restoration of some 15 minutes of previously lost material. Since the original negative long ago disappeared (apparently dumped beneath the M3 motorway) the picture quality for the added scenes is dubious, but what's much more important is the regained richness in the depiction of Summerisle's society (including a wonderful deflowering ritual set to music) and the added depth to Howie's character. Almost redundantly this excellent two-disc package provides the butchered theatrical cut as well, which comes with a good new documentary explaining both the genesis of the film and its turbulent history. Christopher Lee and director Robin Hardy pop up in an archival interview from the 1970s and are also reunited with Edward Woodward in the brand-new and first-rate commentary track for the director's cut: Lee in particular remains passionate about the movie and still angry about its shabby treatment. Both versions of the film are widescreen 1.85:1; the theatrical cut is in remastered Dolby 5.1, but the director's cut remains in mono. --Mark Walker