Four-disc set includes: The Curse Of The Yellow Snake (1963)When Clifford Lynn (Joachim Fuchsberger) left Hong Kong for London to pursue matrimony, his adoptive father entrusted him with a bejeweled reptile statue for safekeeping. Unfortunately, the relic is supposed to be vested with remarkable power-and Lynn's resentful, ambitious half-Chinese half-sibling (Pinkas Braun) wants to get his hands on it. Atmospheric Edgar Wallace opus co-stars Brigitte Grothum, Doris Kirchner. 98 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Mad Executioners (1963)When an unknown cabal spirits away criminals, submits them to star chamber proceedings, and leaves their hanged bodies for the authorities to find, Scotland Yard inspector John Hillier (Hansjörg Felmy) has his hands full trying to track down those responsible. Chilling Edgar Wallace adaptation also stars Maria Perschy, Wolfgang Preiss, Dieter Borsche, Harry Riebauer. 92 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Strangler Of Blackmoor Castle (1963)A creepy, antiquated English castle is the site for a group of gruesome murders by a masked culprit, and Scotland Yard's best investigators are trying to solve the case. An Edgar Wallace story, made in Germany, starring Karin Dor and Ingmar Zeisberg. 87 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Racetrack Murders (1964)Based on an Edgar Wallace novel, this intrigue-packed German suspenser concerns the slaying of a beloved horse by the owner of a rival steed. As if that wasn't troubling enough, jockeys are being "scratched" by a mysterious killer as the track is overrun by scandals, drugs, and blackmail schemes. Hansjörg Felmy, Ann Smyrner, Anneli Sauli, Hans Nielsen star. 93 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Monster Of London City (1964)Actor Richard Sand (Hansjörg Felmy) was wowing them with his portrayal of Jack the Ripper at the Poe Theater. As London began to be terrorized by a string of call girl murders, however, Scotland Yard began to question if it wasn't just audiences he was knocking dead. Thrilling Edgar Wallace tale co-stars Marianne Koch, Fritz Tillmann, Dietmar Schönher. 89 min. In German with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtracks: German, English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; bonus feature "The Phantom of Soho" (1964); featurettes.
