Having fallen under the umbrella of the John Gore Organisation in 2023, the iconic British studio Hammer Films made its return in 2023 by acquiring the distribution rights to the Eddie Izzard-led Doctor Jekyll, and it follows that up this month with the FrightFest World Premiere of the first in-house production of this new era […]
Eddie Izzard is Doctor Jekyll in trailer for new Hammer horror
The newly-resurrected Hammer Films has revealed a new poster and trailer for director Joe Stephenson’s upcoming horror Doctor Jekyll, ahead of its UK release later this month.A modern reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the film stars Eddie Izzard in the role of Doctor Nina […]
Movie Review – Doctor Jekyll (2023)
Doctor Jekyll, 2023.Directed by Joe Stephenson. Starring Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan, Robyn Cara, and Simon Callow.SYNOPSIS:A modern re-imagining of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale.What better way to re-launch the legendary Hammer Films name than by taking a classic tale of terror and bringing it bang up-to-date? There isn’t, quite frankly, and hopefully […]
Hammer’s Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter comes to 4K Ultra HD with 50th anniversary Collector’s Edition
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter, Hammer has announced that writer-director Brian Clemens’ 1974 cult classic swashbuckling horror is set for a Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD release; check out the cover artwork and details below…Legendary creator Brian Clemens writes and directs this stylish, revisionist Hammer Horror – pitting […]
NECA unveils Ultimate Van Helsing figure from Hammer’s Horror of Dracula
NECA has unveiled the Ultimate 7-inch Van Helsing collectible action figure which is based on the likeness of Peter Cushing in Hammer Films’ 1958 classic Horror of Dracula. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $34.99; take a look here…NECA presents the second in a series of action figures from the legendary Hammer House […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Four Sided Triangle (1953)
Four Sided Triangle, 1953.Directed by Terence Fisher. Starring Barbara Payton, James Hayter, Stephen Murray, John Van Eyssen, and Percy Marmont.SYNOPSIS:A scientist creates an exact replica of the woman he loves when she marries his childhood friend.This 4K UHD release is the second to come from the resurrected Hammer Films stable following the release of the […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Man in Black (1949)
The Man in Black, 1949.Directed by Francis Searle. Starring Betty Ann Davies, Sidney James, Sheila Burrell, Anthony Forwood, Hazel Penwarding, and Valentine Dyall.SYNOPSIS:A woman and her daughter conspire to steal her stepdaughter’s inheritance after the mysterious death of her husband.Henry Clavering (Sidney James) is a rich man with a keen interest in yoga and eastern […]
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 […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Scars of Dracula (1970)
Scars of Dracula, 1970.Directed by Roy Ward Baker. Starring Christopher Lee, Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley, Michael Gwynn, Michael Ripper, Patrick Troughton, Christopher Matthews, Bob Todd, and Anouska Hempel.SYNOPSIS:After a young man is murdered whilst staying at Castle Dracula, his younger brother comes searching for him.1970 was a crucial year for Hammer, for not only were […]
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