Second Sight Films has just released two classic British horror films from Amicus Productions. First is Asylum (1972) whilst the second film being The House That Dripped Blood (1971). Both films came out in the UK on the 29 July 2019.
You can purchase both films now on Blu-ray. I’ve added the Amazon link below. If you use the affiliate link you will also be helping to supporting our website. This has no effect on the price you pay but does mean we receive a small amount from Amazon. Or you can go direct to Second Sight Film’s website.
Second Sight Films – Blu-ray Releases
Asylum (1972)
The film stars Robert Powell as Dr Martin. He arrives at a secluded asylum for the incurably insane to be interviewed for a vacant position. If you just take a look at the cast list you know you’re in for a great horror film.
Cast
- Peter Cushing
- Britt Ekland
- Robert Powell
- Herbert Lom
- Barry Morse
- Patrick Magee
- Sylvia Syms
- Charlotte Rampling
The film has undergone a restoration and includes a nice set of features. This ‘Limited Edtion’ includes the following:
- Rigid Slipcase Featuring New Artwork by Graham Humphreys
- 40 page booklet with new essays by Allan Bryce, Jon Towlson and Kat Ellinger
- Reversible poster featuring new and original artwork

The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
This one’s a horror anthology film directed by Peter Duffell. It stars a very impressive cast of Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott, Ingrid Pitt, Nyree Dawn Porter & Jon Pertwee.
The film is broken down into the following stories or segments:
- Method For Murder
- Waxworks
- Sweets to the Sweet
- The Cloak
The film has been restored and comes several special features. Furthermore this ‘Limited Edition’ comes with the following items:
- Rigid Slipcase Featuring New Artwork by Graham Humphreys
- 40 page booklet with new essays by Allan Bryce, Jon Towlson and Kat Ellinger
- Reversible poster featuring new and original artwork

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Film Trailers
For those unfamiliar with the films take a look at the movie trailer below:
Asylum (1972)
The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
Other Classic British Horror Films Available On Blu-ray
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