The Abominable Snowman (Blu-ray)

Directed by Val Guest

Starring: Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell, Richard Wattis, Robert Brown, Michael Brill, Wolfe Morris, Anthony Chinn
Contributors: Aubrey Baring, Nigel Kneale, Humphrey Searle, Arthur Grant
Studio: Hammer Films
Genre: Horror/Occult
Main Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Region: Region B
Release Date: 28 Sep 2026
Originally Issued: 1957
No of Discs: 2
BBFC Cert: (PG) Parental Guidance.
Run Time: 86 minutes

Description

Val Guest directs this 1950s horror starring Forrest Tucker and Peter Cushing. Gun-runner Tom Friend (Tucker) embarks on an expedition in search of the fabled creature known as the Abominable Snowman. He is joined by botanist John Rollason (Cushing) whose scientific curiosity is at odds with Friend's aim to capture and commercially exploit the creature.

The cast also includes Maureen Connell, Richard Wattis and Robert Brown.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Trailers
• Interviews: Val Guest (director)
• Commentary: Nigel Kneale (writer), Val Guest and Marcus Hearn (Hammer expert); UK theatrical cut: Toby Hadoke (actor/comedian) and Andy Murray (Nigel Kneale's biographer); US theatrical cut: Toby Roan (cult movie expert) and Heath Holland (Cereal at Midnight podcaster)
• Making Of Documentary
• Other Documentary: 'Sidebar: 'The Abominable Snowman''; Documentary on Bernard Robinson; Documentary on cryptids in cinema