THE FACE OF FU MANCHUÂ (Don Sharp, 1965)
THE BRIDES OF FU MANCHUÂ (Don Sharp, 1966)
THE VENGEANCE OF FU MANCHUÂ (Jeremy Summers, 1967)
THE BLOOD OF FU MANCHUÂ (JesÃºs Franco, 1968)
THE CASTLE OF FU MANCHUÂ (JesÃºs Franco, 1969)

Release date: 2 November 2020
Limited Blu-ray Edition (2 x UK & 3 x World Blu-ray premieres)

In 1965, maverick British producer and writer Harry Alan Towers (The Bloody Judge) scored a hit withÂ The Face of Fu Manchu, a thrilling revival of Sax Rohmerâs super-villain imperiously portrayed by Christopher Lee (The Terror of the Tongs). Over the next four years, Lee and Towers would collaborate with directors Don Sharp (Psychomania), Jeremy Summers and JesÃºs Franco (Venus in Furs) on four ever more delirious tales of attempted world domination (The Brides of Fu Manchu,Â The Vengeance of Fu Manchu,Â The Blood of Fu Manchu,Â The Castle of Fu Manchu), each pitting the criminal mastermind against his arch-nemesis Nayland Smith, as played variously by Nigel Green (Play Dirty), Douglas Wilmer (Sherlock Holmes) and Richard Greene (The Adventures of Robin Hood).

Now, all five classic Fu Manchu films are presented on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored from original negatives and containing a wealth of new and archival extras, including critical appreciations, cast and crew interviews and audio commentaries. This stunning collectionÂ is strictly limited to 6,000 units, and is presented with an exclusive, fully illustrated 120-page book, featuring new writing by Tim Lucas.

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES

THE FACE OF FU MANCHU

New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with genre-film experts, critics and authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2020)
The BEHP Interview with Don Sharp â Part One: From Hobart to HammerÂ (1993, 96 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Sharp in conversation with Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson
The BEHP Interview with Ernest Steward â Part One: The BIP YearsÂ (1990, 96 mins): archival audio recording of an interview with the respected cinematographer, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project
Archival interview with Christopher Lee (1965, 4 mins): extract from the Irish television programmeÂ Newsbeat, filmed during location shooting in Dublin
Vic Pratt Introduces âThe Face of Fu ManchuâÂ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator
Underneath the SkinÂ (2020, 49 mins): broadcaster, educationalist and author ofÂ The Yellow Peril: Dr Fu Manchu & The Rise of Chinaphobia, Christopher Frayling, examines the origin, history and reputation of Sax Rohmerâs works
Alternative titles and credits
Super 8 versions: cut-down home cinema presentations with original vinyl soundtracks
Original UK, German and French theatrical trailers
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
World premiere on Blu-ray

THE BRIDES OF FU MANCHU

New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative
Two presentations of the film: the original UK theatrical version (94 mins) and the original US theatrical version with unique prologue (95 mins)
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with film historians Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (2020)
The BEHP Interview with Don Sharp â Part Two: A Director of SubstanceÂ (1993, 95 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Sharp in conversation with Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson
The BEHP Interview with Ernest Steward â Part Two: From Teddington to âCarry OnâÂ (1990, 93 mins): archival audio recording of an interview with the respected cinematographer, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project
The Guardian Interview with Christopher LeeÂ (1994, 87 mins): wide-ranging onstage interview with the legendary actor, conducted by the film critic David Robinson
Vic Pratt Introduces âThe Brides of Fu ManchuâÂ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator
Pages of PerilÂ (2020, 21 mins): genre-film expert, critic and author Kim Newman discusses Sax Rohmer and theÂ Fu ManchuÂ novels
Original theatrical trailer
TV spot
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
World premiere on Blu-rayÂ

THE VENGEANCE OF FU MANCHU

New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with film historians Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (2020)
The BEHP Interview with Jeremy SummersÂ (2001, 72 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Summers in conversation with Darrol Blake
Vic Pratt Introduces âThe Vengeance of Fu ManchuâÂ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator
Tall, Lean and FelineÂ (2020, 50 mins): film historian Jonathan Rigby, author ofÂ English Gothic, on the early career of Christopher Lee
The Chequeâs in the PostÂ (2020,Â 5 mins): first assistant director Anthony Waye remembers Harry Alan Towers andÂ Fu Manchu
The Ghost of Monkâs IslandÂ (1966, 93 mins): Jeremy Summers directs this exciting mystery made for the Childrenâs Film Foundation
Alternative title sequence
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
World premiere on Blu-ray

THE BLOOD OF FU MANCHU

New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative
Two presentations of the film: with the originalÂ The Blood of Fu ManchuÂ title sequence, and the alternativeÂ Kiss Me to DeathÂ titles
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with critics and auhors David Flint and Adrian J Smith (2020)
Vic Pratt Introduces âThe Blood of Fu ManchuâÂ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator
The Men Who Killed Fu Manchu?Â (2020, 41 mins): author and musician Stephen Thrower on JesÃºs Franco and Harry Alan Towers
Any Way to Save MoneyÂ (2020, 11 mins): clapper loader Ray Andrew remembers Harry Alan Towers andÂ Fu Manchu
The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu:Â âThe Fiery Handâ (1923, 37 mins): chilling episode from the original silent serial starring Harry Agar Lyons, presented with an optional new score by the band Peninsula
Alternative title sequences
Colour tests: previously unseen production footage of Christopher Lee and Tsai Chin
Original UK theatrical trailer
USÂ Kiss and KillÂ theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
UK premiere on Blu-ray

THE CASTLE OF FU MANCHU

New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative
Two presentations of the film: with the originalÂ The Castle of Fu ManchuÂ title sequence, and the alternativeÂ Assignment IstanbulÂ titles
Original mono audio
Vic Pratt Introduces âThe Castle of Fu ManchuâÂ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator
From Alicante to IstanbulÂ (2020, 13 mins): actor Rosalba Neri remembers JesÃºs Franco, Maria Rohm and the making ofÂ The Castle of Fu Manchu
An Interview with Harry Alan TowersÂ (2008, 45 mins): far-reaching personal account of the intrepid producerâs life in radio, TV and film
The Further Mysteries of Dr. Fu-Manchu:Â âThe Coughing Horrorâ (1924, 31 mins): Fu Manchu torments Nayland Smith with a terrifying creature in this silent serial sequel, presented with an optional new score by the band Peninsula
Alternative title sequences
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
UK premiere on Blu-ray

Limited edition exclusive 120-page book with a new essay on the Fu Manchu cycle by Tim Lucas, a look at the career of producer/screenwriter Harry Alan Towers, an examination of the work of Fu Manchu creator Sax Rohmer, new writing onÂ The Ghost of Monkâs IslandÂ and the Stoll Picturesâ Fu Manchu silent serials, archival newspaper articles on the films, extracts from the filmsâ pressbooks, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
Limited edition exclusive double-sided poster and five replica production stills
UK and World premieres on Blu-rayÂ
Limited edition box set of 6,000 numbered units