--- product_id: 140189218 title: "Torture Garden (Standard Edition)" price: "$50.96" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/140189218-torture-garden-standard-edition store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Torture Garden (Standard Edition) **Price:** $50.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Torture Garden (Standard Edition) - **How much does it cost?** $50.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/140189218-torture-garden-standard-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk has English audio. Review: A classic Amicus film - This is the Australian blu ray release of Torture Garden. Torture Garden was on of the Amicus anthology (several short tales in one feature film) films and starred Jack Palance, Bergess Meradith, Michael Ripper and Peter Cushing. The print is excellent with a nice sharp picture and is presented in the original 1.85 aspect ratio. The blu ray is region B coded and should work on most UK blu ray players. The only let down is the lack of any special features. Review: ... I have previously seen (and liked) other Amicus portmanteaus like Tales from the Crypt - Although I have previously seen (and liked) other Amicus portmanteaus like Tales from the Crypt, From Beyond the Grave and The House That Dripped Blood, this one was the first time watch for me. The framing story has a leering Burgess Meredith as Dr. Diabolo, the sinister carnival showman who promises to show a motley group of people a glimpse into their possible fate. Each person has their own little story - A man who meets a diabolical cat, a girl that discovers the scary truth behind her Hollywood idols, a sentient piano that claims its musician, a man with an obsession for Poe memorabilia. While most of the tales aren't by themselves grippers (unlike the masterful Dead of Night anthology), they're decent enough to sit through, and the Poe segment is given an additional lift by the welcome presence of Peter Cushing. Jack Palance is a really odd fit in this kind of picture (apparently him and Meredith were taken on as contractual obligation from Columbia who was picking it up for distribution in America). Being directed by the great cinematographer Freddie Francis, TG has several stylish and unusual shots (including a number of POV angles). On the whole a solid entry in the (mostly) British horror anthology sub-genre and a reliable standby for when you want a cozy comforting watch. While not in the same league as their most remarkable releases (like 10 Rillington Place), Indicator gives a decent A/V presentation for TG. Colors are muted but stable and the mono sound is clear, optional English SDH subs available. I also watched all the video extras on the Torture Garden blu-ray. The biggest if of course the Guardian Interview with Freddie Francis. Freddie is a charming person with a sense of humor. It was disappointing to hear that he doesn't have any special affinity towards horror as a genre and doesn't watch horror films as such (considering that a lot of his output as a director happened here), but he had some interesting memories of his time with Hammer and Amicus, and his work with David Lynch. The other substantial extra is the half-hour dissection of Torture Garden by Kim Newman, done with his characteristic enthusiasm and flair, in which he briefly touches on the history of Amicus, Freddie Francis and Robert Bloch, and gives his affectionate but also hole-poking opinion of the various segments of the film. Fiona Subotsky had a short interview (sub-10min) in which she spoke about Milton Subotsky and his enthusiasm for his film work, especially being on the lookout for adaptable stories and working on screenplays. Ramsey Campbell talks a bit about the work of Robert Bloch and his association with Amicus. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07TZ14FLQ | | Actors | Beverly Adams, Burgess Meredith, Jack Palance | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,211 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 2,977 in Blu-ray | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (271) | | Director | Freddie Francis | | Item model number | B07TZ14FLQ | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1) | | Media Format | Blu-ray, PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 1.47 x 17.07 x 13.61 cm; 70 g | | Release date | 16 Sept. 2019 | | Run time | 1 hour and 33 minutes | | Studio | Powerhouse Films | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Beverly Adams, Burgess Meredith, Freddie Francis, Jack Palance - **Format:** Blu-ray, PAL - **Genre:** horror - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 33 minutes ## Images ![Torture Garden (Standard Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lbinlZtBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic Amicus film *by C***O on 15 August 2017* This is the Australian blu ray release of Torture Garden. Torture Garden was on of the Amicus anthology (several short tales in one feature film) films and starred Jack Palance, Bergess Meradith, Michael Ripper and Peter Cushing. The print is excellent with a nice sharp picture and is presented in the original 1.85 aspect ratio. The blu ray is region B coded and should work on most UK blu ray players. The only let down is the lack of any special features. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... I have previously seen (and liked) other Amicus portmanteaus like Tales from the Crypt *by S***U on 24 February 2018* Although I have previously seen (and liked) other Amicus portmanteaus like Tales from the Crypt, From Beyond the Grave and The House That Dripped Blood, this one was the first time watch for me. The framing story has a leering Burgess Meredith as Dr. Diabolo, the sinister carnival showman who promises to show a motley group of people a glimpse into their possible fate. Each person has their own little story - A man who meets a diabolical cat, a girl that discovers the scary truth behind her Hollywood idols, a sentient piano that claims its musician, a man with an obsession for Poe memorabilia. While most of the tales aren't by themselves grippers (unlike the masterful Dead of Night anthology), they're decent enough to sit through, and the Poe segment is given an additional lift by the welcome presence of Peter Cushing. Jack Palance is a really odd fit in this kind of picture (apparently him and Meredith were taken on as contractual obligation from Columbia who was picking it up for distribution in America). Being directed by the great cinematographer Freddie Francis, TG has several stylish and unusual shots (including a number of POV angles). On the whole a solid entry in the (mostly) British horror anthology sub-genre and a reliable standby for when you want a cozy comforting watch. While not in the same league as their most remarkable releases (like 10 Rillington Place), Indicator gives a decent A/V presentation for TG. Colors are muted but stable and the mono sound is clear, optional English SDH subs available. I also watched all the video extras on the Torture Garden blu-ray. The biggest if of course the Guardian Interview with Freddie Francis. Freddie is a charming person with a sense of humor. It was disappointing to hear that he doesn't have any special affinity towards horror as a genre and doesn't watch horror films as such (considering that a lot of his output as a director happened here), but he had some interesting memories of his time with Hammer and Amicus, and his work with David Lynch. The other substantial extra is the half-hour dissection of Torture Garden by Kim Newman, done with his characteristic enthusiasm and flair, in which he briefly touches on the history of Amicus, Freddie Francis and Robert Bloch, and gives his affectionate but also hole-poking opinion of the various segments of the film. Fiona Subotsky had a short interview (sub-10min) in which she spoke about Milton Subotsky and his enthusiasm for his film work, especially being on the lookout for adaptable stories and working on screenplays. Ramsey Campbell talks a bit about the work of Robert Bloch and his association with Amicus. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ i love the film 5 stars but *by D***S on 18 August 2017* i love the film 5 stars but o want to draw attention to f the company who released it , yet again powerhouse decide to release a rare uk film on bluray only YES NO DVD RELEASE also i contacted them and they say they wont be releasing this on dvd in the future this excludes many customers and uk horror fans as we dont all want blurays it would be nice to have a dual format or dvd in its own and the price seems to be as much as the dual formats that they have released in the past if you agree with me please email powerhouse and inform them that you would like a dvd release of this + fragment of fear =the spiders web + the hammer collection thats OUT SOON ON BLU ONLY they want to release 1975s the ghoul lets hope someone who releases dvd or dual; gets the rights before they do --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/140189218-torture-garden-standard-edition](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/140189218-torture-garden-standard-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*