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In production for October 2024 publication and shipping.

The Blood on Satan’s Claw 1971 Ultimate Guide Signed Hardback is the collector’s edition of this guide, in a strictly limited edition hardcover format – only 50 in the world – and signed and numbered by the authors with a FREE exclusive Blood on Satan’s Claw art print.

Make your way back to the eerie countryside of 18th century England with the signed Ultimate Guide to Blood on Satan’s Claw 1971, a classic of the folk horror genre. This signed luxury hardback guide explores Piers Haggard’s sinister tale of demon worship and child murder, taking you to the heart of the story as you rediscover Tigon’s cult favourite and enjoy a new appreciation for a truly unsettling cinematic world. The combination of professional journalism and insightful commentary makes this signed hardback Blood on Satan’s Claw guide a must for any fan, and in line with the Classic Monsters Ultimate Guide series, there’s a wealth of gloriously-restored stills to lure you in.

In writing the screenplay for Blood on Satan’s Claw, Robert Wynne-Simmons took inspiration from some of the most heinous crimes of the sixties, transposing his dark subject matter into a period setting that should have been charming and bucolic, but in fact descended into a nightmare of unholy conspiracy. The signed hardcover Blood on Satan’s Claw Ultimate Guide reveals the many layers of horror that run through this captivating, idiosyncratic 1971 slice of horror cinema, examining the contribution that it has made to the folk horror genre while celebrating the cast and crew who brought it to life. A series of thoughtful and fact-filled articles delves into the history and lasting impact of a film packed with shocking ideas.

REMEMBER – THERE ARE ONLY 50 COPIES OF THIS TITLE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!

Like the other Ultimate Guides in the Classic Monsters range, this signed Blood on Satan’s Claw hardcover guide is written, designed and produced to the highest standard. The sturdy, shimmering gloss cover is just the beginning, with the inner pages printed on finest quality silk stock paper that marks this out as more than just a movie brochure. Printed to A4 size (210mm x 297mm), the signed casebound Ultimate Guide to Blood on Satan’s Claw is a must-have piece of folk horror memorabilia.

As you dive into this signed hardcover Blood on Satan’s Claw guide magazine, you’ll also notice the superlative quality of the many stills that illustrate it. The Classic Monsters approach to stills reproduction is one of our many hallmarks of quality: unlike cheaper newspaper-style printing, which leaves images looking flat and drained of life, we use full colour print processes throughout, so all stills – even black and white ones – are rich in detail and depth. The results mean the signed hardback Blood on Satan’s Claw Ultimate Guide is like nothing you’ve ever seen. No fan of the movie, or of the folk horror genre more broadly, should miss out on this glorious resource.

Alongside the motion picture itself, this signed casebound guide to Blood on Satan’s Claw looks at the people who wove its seductive spell and brought us a fresh take on the idea of youthful corruption: under Haggard’s direction, the cast of this powerful film brought the subtle complexities of a disintegrating rural community to life. A range of informative biographies shines a light on the lives and careers of key cast. As the nightmarishly charismatic Angel Blake, Linda Hayden gave a performance to both admire and fear, creating one of horror’s most hypnotic femmes fatales, but she had a number of skilled colleagues including Patrick Wymark, Barry Andrews, Michele Dotrice and Tamara Ustinov. In addition, the signed hardcover Blood on Satan’s Claw Ultimate Guide introduces the crew whose efforts resulted in such an arresting motion picture, from director Haggard to writer Robert Wynne-Simmons and other creatives including cinematographer Dick Bush and composer Marc Wilkinson. This haunting piece of cinema was nothing if not a team effort.

The idea of the younger generation rising up against the adult order never loses its power: the concept of change, for good or ill, is an evergreen. The signed hardback Blood on Satan’s Claw Ultimate Guide looks at the uneasy concepts presented in the movie, offering plenty of food for thought alongside a stunningly illustrated journey through the film itself.

Reverend Fallowfield’s sermon is getting a little dull – how about we head to the ruined church in the woods and see what Angel is up to? She always has ideas for exciting games, and she says her new friend will be making an appearance soon. But first, let’s find a quiet corner to read the signed hardback Ultimate Guide to Blood on Satan’s Claw. It’s packed with information and those stills are so beautiful, it’s almost sinful. But where shall we go to find some peace? There seems to be someone in the woodshed so we certainly can’t go in there…

Collectors please note: the art print included with this product is different from the one accompanying the signed softback.

The first 250 softback copies of the Blood on Satan’s Claw Ultimate Guide are signed by authors Nige Burton and Jamie Jones, and come with a FREE luxury soft touch art print – click here to see the limited signed softback edition!

Prefer the unsigned version of this title without the art print? Click here for the regular edition.

• 40 pages
• A4 portrait format
• Full colour throughout
• Image wrap anti-scuff hardback cover
• Individually signed and numbered by the authors
• Includes FREE luxury soft touch Blood on Satan’s Claw 1971 art print