About this release
An astute businesswoman is completely devoted to her faithless husband, who must kill her to carry on with her pretty young niece. It turns out that the dead don't die so easily. Special Features 1080p high-definition presentation from a NEW 2023 4K restoration of the original nitrate negative NEW Audio commentary by authors Jonathan Rigby and Kevin Lyons NEW "Merrow and Merrill" - interview with actress Jane Merrow NEW "The Glynne-Miller Story" - interview with "continuity girl" Renée Glynne and sound editor Colin Miller NEW "Martelli and Martell"- interview with composer Carlo Martelli Stills Gallery Theatrical Trailer
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Disc 1
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Catacombs (1965)
84 min
ThrillerMysteryHorror
A rich woman who uses meditation to deal with pain is visited by her niece who returns from Paris. The woman can be a handful and one of her employees suggests to her husband that he kill her freeing them both. When an affair starts between the husband and the niece murder becomes a real possibility. However some people won't stay dead.
Credits
Director
Gordon Hessler
Writer
Daniel Mainwaring
Cast
Gary Merrillas Raymond Garth
Jane Merrowas Alice Taylor
Georgina Cooksonas Ellen Garth
Neil McCallumas Richard 'Dick' Corbett
Rachel Thomasas Christine
Jack Trainas Sollicitor
Frederick Piperas Police Inspector Merkot
Cinematographer
Arthur Lavis
Composer
Carlo Martelli
Editor
Robert Winter
Producer
Jack Parsons
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Limited Edition
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026