The Abominable Snowman, 1957.Directed by Val Guest. Starring Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell, Robert Brown, Arnold Marlé, Richard Wattis, Wolfe Morris, Fred Johnson.SYNOPSIS:A kindly English botanist and a gruff American scientist lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.Hammer are taking a swing and hitting physical media collector’s again with […]
Hammer Films returns with trailer for survival horror Ithaqua
Following its world premiere this past weekend at FrightFest London, Hammer Films has unveiled the first trailer for upcoming supernatural survival horror Ithaqua.Set in 19th century Canada, the film follows Cole Franklin, a mercenary, as he attempts to lead a famine-stricken trading party to a nearby Indigenous village, unaware that their outpost is plagued by […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Break in the Circle (1955)
Break in the Circle, 1955.Directed by Val Guest. Starring Forrest Tucker, Eva Bartok, Eric Pohlmann, Fred Johnson, Arnold Marlé, Guy Middleton, Reginald Beckwith, Marius Goring.SYNOPSIS:An adventurer is hired by a German millionaire to help a Polish scientist escape to the West.Captain Skip Morgan (Forrest Tucker) is a boat-owning adventurer – i.e. smuggler – who lives […]
4K Ultra HD Review – X the Unknown (1956)
X the Unknown, 1956.Directed by Leslie Norman and Joseph Losey. Starring Dean Jagger, Leo McKern, Edward Chapman, Anthony Newley, Michael Ripper, Kenneth Cope, and Frazer Hines.SYNOPSIS:A radioactive, mud-like creature terrorizes a Scottish village.Right then, it’s time for Hammer to bring out the big guns once again as they prepare to unleash X the Unknown as […]
Blu-ray Review – The House of Hammer Vol. 1 (2026)
The House of Hammer Vol. 1, 2026Directed by Various Filmmakers. Featuring Jonathan Rigby, Mark Jenkin, Dean Puckett, Chris Alexander, Heidi Honeycutt, Dick Klemensen, Victoria Price, David Pirie, David Huckvale.SYNOPSIS:First in a series of box sets celebrating the golden age of British horror.You have to hand it to the current incarnation of Hammer as they really […]
4K Ultra HD Review – 36 Hours (1953)
36 Hours, 1953Directed by Montgomery Tully. Starring Dan Duryea, Elsie Albiin, Gudrun Ure, Eric Pohlmann, Kenneth Griffith, Harold Lang, John Chandos.SYNOPSIS:An American pilot AWOL from the states is framed for his wife’s murder and has just 36 hours to prove his innocence.Based on the novel of the same name by American pulp writer Steve Fisher, […]
Hammer Films announces new 4K restoration of horror classic Dracula
Coinciding with World Dracula Day, Hammer Films has announced an all-new 4K restoration of its Christopher Lee-led 1958 gothic horror classic Dracula, a.k.a. Horror of Dracula, is coming to UK cinemas and home entertainment platforms this October.The new restoration will present the classic film in its most complete form to date, reinstating footage previously only […]
Blu-ray Review – Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, 2024Directed by Benjamin Field. Featuring Valerie Leon, Tim Burton, John Landis, Joe Dante, John Carpenter, Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Madeline Smith, John Gore, Jonathan Rigby, Wayne Kinsey, and Axelle Carolyn.SYNOPSIS:Showcases Hammer Films through the eyes of its actors, filmmakers and fans, tracing the history of the production house.Whether it is […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Cry of the Banshee (1970)
Cry of the Banshee, 1970.Directed by Gordon Hessler. Starring Vincent Price, Hilary Dwyer, Michael Elphick, Elisabeth Bergner, Patrick Mower, Hugh Griffith, Essy Persson, Sally Geeson, and Stephan Chase.SYNOPSIS:In 16th century England, a witch-hunting magistrate is cursed when he falls afoul of a witch.Released as part of Hammer’s new ‘Hammer Presents’ range of titles that weren’t […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Whispering Smith Hits London (1952)
Whispering Smith Hits London, 1952.Directed by Francis Searle. Starring Richard Carlson, Greta Gynt, Herbert Lom, Rona Anderson, Alan Wheatley, Dora Bryan.SYNOPSIS:An American private detective holidaying in London becomes embroiled in a murder case where all is not as it seems.The good folk at Hammer have unearthed another obscure treasure from the vaults this month, as […]
