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 […]
The Omen at 50: The Story Behind the Crown Jewel of Religious Horror
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Omen as it turns 50…Religious horror is a subgenre that is not meant for weak minded viewers. From the get-go you are drawn into an unholy world of profanity and darkness that challenges your very beliefs. Over the years different filmmakers have given us many unforgettable religious horror […]
Hammer’s Scars of Dracula and The Horror of Frankenstein coming to 4K Ultra HD
StudioCanal is set to serve up a spine-tingling double-bill of Hammer Horror on 4K Ultra HD this November with the release of newly-restored Collector’s Edition versions of Scars of Dracula and The Horror of Frankenstein. Check out the official promotional images and details below…Christopher Lee returned to his most famous role – inspired by Bram […]
October Horrors 2020 – The Omen (1976)
The Omen, 1976.Directed by Richard Donner Starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Spencer Stevens, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw and Patrick Troughton.SYNOPSIS:After the sudden death of his newborn child, American diplomat Robert Thorn, unbeknownst to his wife, adopts an orphaned infant whom they name Damien. As the child grows up, a series of strange and increasingly […]
The BBC orders animated versions of two lost Doctor Who serials
Doctor Who fans longing to one day have the complete adventures of the Time Lord at their disposal will be delighted to hear that the BBC has reportedly ordered animated versions of two “lost” Doctor Who serials featuring Patrick Troughton’s Second Doctor.According to a report in the Daily Mirror, the Beeb has commissioned animated adaptations […]
