The Black Panther (Region B)

Directed by Ian Merrick, this intelligent crime drama charts the infamous killing spree which Donald Neilson, aka the Black Panther, perpetrated across England during the mid-70s, culminating in the kidnapping and death of a 17-year old girl. Told with uncommon accuracy and refraining from any measure of sensationalism, this fascinating and disturbing film fell foul of a media-driven campaign upon its original cinema release which resulted in an effective ban.

Special features

Presented in Both High Definition and Standard Definition

Original 1980s video release trailer (2 minutes, DVD only)

Alternative French language soundtrack, with optional English subtitles

Recluse (1981, 30 minutes): Bob Bentleys arresting short film based on real events, starring Maurice Denham and edited by David Gladwell (editor of if. and O Lucky Man!)

Recluse: recce footage (1978, 10 minutes): newly-discovered 16mm locati