Samuel LoveA grisly and atmospheric gem from the mind of genre maestro Stuart Gordon, Castle Freak has quite rightly earned its place as a cult classic among fans of gothic horror. Loosely inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s writings and reuniting Gordon with frequent collaborators Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton, the 1995 chiller is now presented as #043 in 101 Films’ much loved Black Label series. This is a bleak, uncomfortable film filled with unforgettable make-up effects on its gruesome titular villain and grisly gore. 101 Films’ Blu-ray release gives new life to one of Gordon’s most underrated works, boasting brand new extras and a packed booklet that horror aficionados won’t want to miss. A very worthy upgrade from 88 Films’ 2013 release.
Synopsis
101 Films presents gothic horror Castle Freak (1995) on Blu-ray. Directed by the late Stuart Gordon, this chilling tale is one of his many films inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Best known for his distinctive contributions to cult horror and sci-fi throughout the ’80s and ’90s — with genre classics such as Re-Animator, From Beyond, and Dolls — Gordon returned to familiar territory with Castle Freak, a lesser-known gem that reunited him with frequent collaborator and producer Charles Band.
John Reilly (Jeffrey Combs), his wife Susan (Barbara Crampton) and their daughter come face to face with terror when they travel to Italy to move into a castle they have inherited. Unbeknownst to them, their new home harbours a grotesquely disfigured and tortured man who has been imprisoned for decades. When mutilated bodies start turning up, John must uncover the Reilly family’s dark secret to save his wife and child from the sadistic being.
Special Features
- NEW “Get Your Freak On!” – Interview with composer Richard Band
- NEW “Don’t Look in the Basement!” – Interview with actress Barbara Crampton
- NEW “Freak on a Leash!” – Interview with filmmaker Chris Alexander
- Castle speak with Stuart Gordon
- William Shatner interview with Stuart Gordon, Barbara Crampton, and Jeffrey Combs
- Videozone
- Trailer
CASTLE FREAK is available on Limited Edition Blu-ray from 101 Films on 23 June 2025
