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Seven-disc set includes: Beat Girl (1960)It's teen exploitation drama from across the pond, as London teenager Jennifer (future "yé-yé" singer Gillian Hills), upset with her father's remarriage to a French woman, hangs out in seedy beatnik clubs. Co-stars David Farrar, Christopher Lee, Shirley Anne Field, Peter McEnery, and pop singer Adam Faith; look for Oliver Reed as a young beatnik. Features a soundtrack by debuting composer John Barry. Uncut European version; 89 min. BW/Rtg: NR The Hands Of Orlac (1962)Classic horror tale about a pianist who loses his hands in an accident and is given new ones in an experimental operation. Problem is, the hands came from a murderer, and soon seem to have a life of their own. Mel Ferrer, Christopher Lee, Donald Wolfit star. 85 min. BW/Rtg: NR The Virgin Of Nuremberg (1974)A newlywed couple moves into the husband's familial Rhineland castle expecting to start a new life, but a series of gruesome murders threatens their happiness... if not their lives. Christopher Lee stars as the scarred family retainer; with George Riviere, Rossana Podesta. AKA: "Horror Castle." 83 min. Dubbed in English. C/Rtg: NR Arabian Adventure (1979)Fun-filled fantasy features Christopher Lee as Caliph Alquazar, an evil conjurer who recruits Prince Hasan (Oliver Tobias) to find him a magical rose. If Hasan succeeds, he'll win the hand of the beautiful Princess Zuleira (Emma Samms), but-unbeknownst to him-he'll also be making Alquazar even more powerful. Colorful tale of magic carpets, dragons, and genies also stars Mickey Rooney, Peter Cushing, and Milo O'Shea. 98 min. C/Rtg: PG A Feast At Midnight (1994)While trying to fit in at his new school, 10-year-old British student Magnus is terrorized by bullies and intimidated by his Latin teacher, Major Longfellow. After forming a secret society dedicated to late-night eating, he becomes fast friends with his misfit classmates. But when he plans a midnight feast for Longfellow's daughter, Magnus learns the consequences of his delicious scheme. Fun-packed family film stars Freddie Findlay, Christopher Lee and Robert Hardy. 102 min. C/Rtg: PG The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee (2024)The rich legacy of cinema icon Christopher Lee is given affectionate consideration in this documentary from Jon Spira ("Elstree 1976") through archival footage of the man himself, a narrating puppet animation of the actor voiced by Peter Serafinowicz, and the recollections of family, collaborators and fans including Joe Dante, Jon Landis, Peter Jackson, Caroline Munro, Harriet Walter, Juan Aneiros, more. 99 min. C/Rtg: NR Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes; image galleries; theatrical trailers; more.