The Black Panther Blu-Ray + DVD   British Film Institute

The Flipside: Rescuing weird and wonderful British films from obscurity and presenting them in new high-quality editions. 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 murder 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
Original 1980s Video Release Trailer (2 Mins, DVD Only), Alternative French Language Soundtrack, With English Subtitles, Recluse (Bob Bentley, 1979, 28 Mins): Arrresting Short Film Based On Real Events, Starring Maurice Denham And Edited By David Gladwell, Recluse: Recce Footage (1978, 8 Mins): recently Discovered 16mm Location Scouting Footage Shot By Director Bob Bentley 1981, Illustrated Booklet With Commissioned From Ian Merrick, Michael Armstrong, Bob Bentley And James Oliver; Original Promotional Artwork And Full Credits