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The Reptile Blu-ray Review

Score: 76

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"The Reptile" on Blu-ray, excellently presented by Scream Factory, delivers strong audio, video, and numerous extras, making it a must-have for Hammer Horror fans.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 75

The Blu-ray release of *The Reptile* by Scream Factory offers impressive video quality with two aspect ratios (1.66:1 and 1.85:1), utilizing an HD transfer from Studio Canal's prior restoration. Despite some graininess in the opening scenes, the transfer boasts excellent detail, deep blacks, and faithful color reproduction, making it a top-notch presentation.

Audio: 80

The DTS-HD MA Mono track delivers a robust score and clean dialogue with minimal analog hiss, trumping the lesser 192 kbps Dolby Digital quality in the 1.66:1 version. The sound mix excels with Don Banks' inventive score and impressive dynamics, ensuring 'The Reptile' sounds better than ever on home video.

Extra: 76

Scream Factory's Blu-ray extras for 'The Reptile' provide a comprehensive collection with insightful new commentaries, interviews, and a making-of featurette, while retaining classic elements like historically significant trailers, TV spots, still galleries, and the 'Wicked Women' episode from 1990.

Movie: 68

Hammer's 'The Reptile' stands out as a captivating mid-60s horror piece, combining intense suspense with impressive makeup and set design. Although the plot reveals its villains early and features a slower second act, the film's unique blend of dread, well-acted characters, and notable makeup effects make it one of Hammer's most intriguing and chilling releases.

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