I'm absolutely thrilled with the 4K restoration on my Sony OLED S63, which has turned out to be a fantastic Quatermass box set! It's been a dream come true for me as a collector of all things sci-fi. I was particularly impressed by the way HAMMER FILMS has approached this project - it really adds an extra layer of depth to the entire package. Seeing the restorations of Quatermass 1 and 2 on 4K is a game-changer, and now I'm even more excited about the possibility of receiving a QUATERMASS AND THE PIT 4K collectors edition treatment!
I must say that QUATERMASS AND THE PIT is one of my all-time favorite sci-fi films - it's so thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful. The way it raises questions about science and technology's impact on humanity is just mind-blowing, and I love how it challenges us to consider complex social, political, moral, metaphysical, and existential issues. It's a true 'what if-thought experiment' that continues to resonate with me to this day.
While some may say that the Quatermass films are old-fashioned compared to the latest sci-fi blockbusters, I think they still hold up incredibly well - in fact, I've always believed that great sci-fi films like QUATERMASS AND THE PIT should be included alongside more modern masterpieces. After all, these classics pose so many questions for us to consider about science and technology's impact on humanity.
The Quatermass trilogy is definitely a part of the pantheon of all-time great sci-fi films - alongside Lang's METROPOLIS, Kubrick's 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY, Scott's BLADE RUNNER, Cameron's AVATAR, Garland's EX MACHINA and Villeneuve's DUNE! They share this same desire to explore questions about science & technology and its impact upon our shared humanity. It's truly a remarkable achievement, and one that I think should be recognized and celebrated - so thank you HAMMER FILMS for bringing these incredible classics back into existence!
B. Jenkins - 21/01/2026