1943 film “The Leopard Man” on Blu-ray in July

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Justin Sluss

The 1943 Horror / Thriller film “The Leopard Man“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 30th via Scream Factory. The film, directed by Jacques Tourneur, starred Dennis O’Keefe, Margo, and Jean Brooks. Tech specs for the Blu-ray have not yet been fully detailed but it is known the release will be presented in Black & White and in the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio from a new 4K scan presumably with DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound – although not yet confirmed. The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order over at Amazon and directly via Shout! Factory‘s store. Full info about the release and a list of bonus materials set to be included on the release (just announced) are listed below.

NEW 4K scan of the original nitrate camera negative
NEW Audio Commentary with filmmaker/film historian Constantine Nasr
Audio Commentary with filmmaker William Friedkin
Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming release.

PRESS RELEASE:

SCREAM FACTORY PRESENTS

THE LEOPARD MAN

ON BLU-RAY™ JULY 30, 2019

A savage killer is on the loose!

Los Angeles, CA – Scream Factory proudly presents the 40s horror cult classic The Leopard Man in its Blu-ray debut July 30, 2019. The release comes complete with special features including new audio commentary and a brand new 4k scan of the original nitrate camera negative.

From legendary horror film producer Val Lewton (The Body Snatcher, Bedlam, The Ghost Ship) and from Jacques Tourneur, the director of the original Cat People, The Leopard Man is one of the first American films to attempt a remotely realistic portrayal of a serial killer.

Is it man, beast or both behind a string of savage maulings and murders? An escaped leopard provides the catalyst for a foray into fear in which a cemetery is the rendezvous for death and love, and a closed door heightens rather than hides the horror of a young girl’s fate. The Leopard Man once again teams producer Val Lewton with director Jacques Tourneur (Cat People). This thriller stars Dennis O’Keefe (T-Men, Raw Deal), Margo (Lost Horizon) and Jean Brooks (The Seventh Victim).

Special Features: