Mantrap

Film Skool

| Step into Mantrap, a gripping Hammer Films noir thriller, fully restored in 4K from the original film negatives.

Directed by Terence Fisher and starring Lois Maxwell, Mantrap follows lawyer Hugo Bishop as he races to clear an escaped murder suspect’s name before the police close in. With time running out and the truth buried deep, this stylish British crime thriller delivers tension, intrigue and classic Hammer atmosphere.

This trailer takes a closer look at the limited collector’s edition boxset, highlighting the extensive new special features that set it apart, including: 

Mantrap and the US version Man in Hiding

New expert commentaries and featurettes exploring Hammer’s Brit Noir legacy

Rare behind-the-scenes footage, archival interviews and location tours

A deluxe booklet packed with newly commissioned essays and production materials

This is a definitive release for Hammer fans, film noir collectors and classic British cinema lovers.

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