John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned DVD

John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned is a horror DVD presenting Carpenter’s version of the sci-fi story set in Midwich. The listing specifies PAL and Dolby, a single disc and a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It does not confirm the aspect ratio, and lists Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 as the language, so check language and playback details if those matter to you.

At a glance

John Carpenter’s take on the sci-fi horror story is set in the village of Midwich.
The listing names Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley, Linda Kozlowski, Meredith Salenger and Michael Paré.
Single-disc DVD listed in PAL format with Dolby audio.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£7.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single disc and stated runtime make the listed film format and viewing length clear.
The credited cast includes Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley and Mark Hamill.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	horror
Director	John Carpenter
Writer	David Himmelstein
Runtime	1 hour and 34 minutes
Number of discs	1
Release date	27 April 2015
Studio	Fabulous Films
Media format	Dolby, PAL
Colour	Colour
Aspect ratio	Unknown
Language	Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Cast and production
Actors	Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley, Linda Kozlowski, Meredith Salenger, Michael Paré
Producers	Michael Preger, Sandy King
Country of origin	Czech Republic

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	20 x 15 x 2 cm; 83.16 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) as the language, while the title and other format details do not establish whether English audio or subtitles are included. Aspect ratio is listed as unknown. Confirm the edition’s language and presentation details if they are important to you.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking John Carpenter’s horror film on DVD.
Collectors interested in a film featuring Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley and Mark Hamill.

Less suited to

Buyers who require confirmed English audio or subtitles without first verifying this edition.
Buyers who need a specified aspect ratio.

John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned DVD · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 432 ratings

5 stars72%72%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the cast and storyline as strengths, while picture quality and how creepy the film feels receive mixed reactions. The positive response to the cast is relevant to a disc featuring Christopher Reeve and Kirstie Alley, but buyers who prioritise image presentation should note the reported disagreement. The ratings distribution is mostly five- and four-star, with a smaller share of lower ratings, but ratings alone do not explain those differences.

Positive themes

Customers praise the cast.
Customers praise the storyline.

Mixed feedback

Picture quality receives mixed feedback.
Reactions to the film’s creepiness are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the listed runtime?

The listing gives a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What language is listed for this DVD?

Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) is listed. The supplied details do not confirm whether English audio or subtitles are included, so check the specific edition before buying.

Is the aspect ratio specified?

No. The listing states “Unknown” for aspect ratio.