For those craving a taste of "Euro-Kinski," two of Klaus Kinski's European features are now available in one creepy package. Presented for the first time in Blu-ray, Creature with the Blue Hand (1967) is a mystery-thriller about a series of grisly murders. It's one of several German films based on the novels of Edgar Wallace, many adaptations of which starred Kinski. This time he plays an escaped mental patient who might be the killer.Meanwhile, Web of the Spider (1971) is a classic haunted house tale from Italian maestro, Antonio Margheriti, with Kinski as none other than Edgar Allan Poe! It's a diabolical double dose from one of cinema's most controversial and unique figures!SPECIAL FEATURES:Creature with the Blue Hand full length commentary trackWeb of the Spider full length commentary trackSecond feature, 'The Bloody Dead (1987),' from Independent International Pictures with added scenes for the home video releaseEssays by Christopher Stewardson and Nick ClarkAll new documentary on Edgar WallaceArchival commentary by Samuel M. ShermanOriginal theatrical trailer from 35mm for Creature with the Blue HandReimagined trailer for Web of the Spider using restored elements
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