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Hammer's first foray into science fiction, Spaceways, blasts off as a brand-new 4K restored Limited Collector's Edition, available 9th March 2026. Bringing sharp detail and renewed atmosphere to this early blend of Cold War intrigue and shadowy noir, Spaceways makes its worldwide debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray.

Directed by legendary Hammer Films creator, Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein, Four Sided Triangle) Spaceways was released in 1953 and stars Howard Duff, famous as radio's popular private eye Sam Spade, as a pioneering space engineer drawn into a deadly conspiracy. Joined by Eva Bartok and Alan Wheatley, Duff anchors a tense, stylish thriller restored from the original film negatives for this 4K Limited Collector's Edition.

Part sci-fi mystery, part atmospheric noir, Spaceways remains a fascinating early milestone in Hammer's evolution. For fans of early British science fiction and noir, this collectible film is a rare and compelling rediscovery and is now presented in its most complete form.

Synopsis

Stephen Mitchell, chief engineer on the world's first space station, has the bad luck to be married to a gold-digging shrew. When an unmanned rocket fails re-entry at the same time as his wife and a fellow scientist go missing, Stephen is accused of killing them both and hiding their bodies in the orbiting spacecraft.

Special Features

Overview

  • A two-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray set in Deluxe Collector's Packaging - a premium slipcase and digipak, with a richly illustrated booklet of new essays by Hammer experts
  • Restored in 4K from the original film negatives, featuring HDR grading for enhanced detail and contrast
  • Expertly restored audio, delivering improved clarity while preserving the original sound design
  • Restoration completed by Hammer's award-winning partner Silver Salt Restoration
  • Both the UK and US versions of the film

Special Features

  • Two Nations Divided by a Common Genre, a discussion with Wayne Kinsey (Hammer historian) and Ted A. Bohus (director and producer) on the contrasts between British and American sci-fi of the era
  • New audio commentary with Heidi Honeycutt (writer, filmmaker, and film programmer) and Sarah Morgan (TV and film critic), offering fresh insight into the film's blend of noir and sci-fi
  • New commentary with David Flint, writer, and editor, exploring Spaceways within early 1950s British genre cinema
  • Sidebar: Spaceways in which Tim Lucas (film critic and writer) examines the film's themes and legacy with artist and historian Stephen R. Bissette
  • A booklet including brand new essays from leading Hammer and noir experts including Wayne Kinsey, Heidi Honeycutt, Andrew Pixley, Sarah Morgan, and others