Roger Moore stars in this beloved psychological thriller, a macabre twist on Jekyll & Hyde. Harold Pelham, partner in a large electronics firm, finds himself in some bewildering circumstances after recovering from a near fatal car accident. A strange force seems to be reshaping his life. Why does he renounce his high business principles, and why does Julie, an attractive girl he has seen only once, claim such an intimate relationship? Writer and director Basil Dearden’s final film is based on the 1957 novel The Strange Case of Mr. Pelham by Anthony Armstrong.

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Video Quality

The Man Who Haunted Himself comes to Blu-Ray thanks to Imprint Films with a brand new 1080p master derived from an older source. This label is based out of Australia, but this disc will play on all Blu-Ray players including those in the United States. This film was previously released on Blu-Ray by Kino Lorber in the U.S. in 2019, but that release is out of print. Presumably, that release used the same master as this new disc, and the results are surprisingly good given the lack of a refresh.

The original film grain remains intact and does not showcase any unforgivable issues in resolving naturally. The film looks inconsistent during any optical transitions, but these moments are fleeting. The transfer luckily avoids most major nicks and scratches with only a sprinkling of print damage and occasional soft shots. Hues are somewhat weak in saturation, but they hold up well enough in certain articles of clothing and lighting choices. The black level could be a bit stronger as it does not always retain distinct object shapes and grain shifts to digital noise in a handful of shots. There is an appreciable amount of detail present with nice textures on the outfits and within the various settings. This release from Imprint Films does the trick.

Audio Quality

The Blu-Ray comes with a fine LPCM 2.0 dual mono track which matches the standards of the video side of things. Dialogue and background noises are balanced capably with all competing elements so that all exchanges maintain their prominence. The score from Michael J. Lewis helps set the tone of the story, and it renders without much strain. The track only presents with a minor bit of age-related wear and tear in odd moments. Imprint Films has done a solid job here to present this with welcome stability. There are optional English (SDH) subtitles included for the feature film.

Special Features

Audio Commentaries: Two commentary tracks are provided including one previously released track with some of the main creative figures along with a new track from film historians. These two combined offer a more personal take on the production along with a historical analysis that each proves to be beneficial in their own way.

- Audio Commentary #1: Actor Roger Moore and uncredited writer/producer Bryan Forbes, moderated by journalist Jonathan Sothcott (2002)

- Audio Commentary #2: Authors Jonathan Rigby and Kevin Lyons

Isolated Score by Michael J. Lewis: An option to watch the film with just the score audible.

The Man Who Became A Friend – Gareth Owen on Sir Roger Moore: A 16-minute interview with biographer/talent agent Gareth Owen who discusses working with Roger Moore in the later years of his life. There are insights into how Moore felt about this movie, how it stood apart from his other work, the marketing failures, and much more that is worth a listen.

The Men Who Were Haunted – Interview with Actor Freddie Jones and Production Crew: A 32-minute featurette with Freddie Jones and crew members like James Devis, Roger Guertin, Dickie Bamber, Michael Pickwood, and John Comfort. There are some fascinating and humorous anecdotes you won’t want to miss.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents – “The Case of Mr. Pelham (25:28): A standard definition version of the season one episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents that covers the same material as this film.

Roger Moore, A Matter of Class: A 50-minute documentary from 1995 that looks at the life and career of Roger Moore as told by Moore himself and other famous figures like Michael Caine, Gregory Peck, and more.

Photo Gallery: A selection of behind-the-scenes photos, marketing materials, and more is provided.

Theatrical Trailer: The three-minute trailer is provided.

Pressbook Reproduction: A physical multi-page reproduction of the original pressbook is included.

Final Thoughts

The Man Who Haunted Himself is an eerie thriller that reminds you how good Roger Moore could be outside of the Bond franchise. The line between our character potentially losing grip on reality or experiencing something supernatural is a fascinating one to navigate. The film is structured beautifully to keep you on edge and consistently learning more about what madness lies at the center of the narrative. Imprint Films has delivered a Blu-Ray release featuring a solid A/V presentation and a great array of supplements. The movie is worth seeking out if you want something a bit creepy. Recommended

The Man Who Haunted Himself is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Note #2: This release is an Australian import that can be played on Blu-Ray players worldwide.

Disclaimer: Imprint Films has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.