Criterion has announced a September 23rd street date for the 1961 chiller, The Innocents, 'one of the most frightening movies ever made,' on a newly restored DVD (2-disc) and Blu-Ray.

The British horror film was last released on DVD by 20th Century Fox back in 2005, however, because the studio didn't put out a Blu edition, fans were left to purchase expensive imported copies.

A few fascinating bonus features are planned to accompany the sets (below).

NOTE: Since last September Criterion has only released combo packs; however, these formats will be released separately.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Audio commentary featuring cultural historian Christopher Frayling
• New interview with cinematographer John Bailey on director of photography Freddie Francis and the look of the film
• Archival interviews with editor James Clark, Francis, and script supervisor Pamela Francis
• Trailer
• PLUS: An essay by critic Maitland McDonagh