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Quatermass and the Pit Blu-ray Review

Five Million Years to Earth

Score: 74

from 3 reviewers

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Though arguably the weakest of the trilogy, 'Quatermass and the Pit' offers a visually unique, character-driven sci-fi experience with extensive and engaging extras.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 68

The 1.66:1 AVC encode of 'Quatermass and the Pit' utilizes an older studio master but offers acceptable detail and warm colors with an orange tint, adequate delineation, and natural skintones. Despite some shadow murkiness and image softness, it presents a fine transfer for a 1960s genre film transitioning to color.

Audio: 71

Quatermass and the Pit's audio presentation shines with a crisp and clean 2.0 DTS-HD MA mono track and an expanded 5.1 DTS-HD mix, enhancing dialog clarity and score, despite limited panning. The technical upgrade from its predecessor showcases precise sound effects and clear orchestration, benefiting from improved recording technology.

Extra: 95

The Blu-Ray extras for 'Quatermass and the Pit' offer an exhaustive collection of insights, with engaging new commentaries from film historians, interviews with cast and crew detailing behind-the-scenes efforts, a nostalgic 'World of Hammer' episode, and rich archival materials like trailers and TV spots—all celebrating the film's enduring legacy.

Movie: 63

Quatermass and the Pit delivers a more intellectual and decidedly British sci-fi experience, distinguishing itself from its predecessors with vivid color and enhanced special effects, despite pacing issues and a less action-oriented narrative.

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