Hammer unveil The Curse of Frankenstein 4K
The 1957 Hammer movie The Curse of Frankenstein is the next to get the 4K treatment. Each month, a new Hammer title rises from the crypt, newly restored in 4K, […]
Today’s Reviews: Hammer’s new Hyde
Eddie Izzard stars in the first of the revitalised Hammer’s movies: Don’t expect an elaborate transformation into the monster – it’s all in the performance, and it’s a fun, sassy […]
Today’s Reviews: A colourful Mummy
The original Hammer Mummy movie is out in a new edition from Second Sight… It’s a quality production that exceeds its budget. Lee lurches as the bandaged Kharis, Cushing is […]
Today’s Reviews: A final Hammer Frankenstein
There’s something quite tired about the last Frankenstein film in the Hammer cycle – but Second Sight have given it a good presentation From the use of ‘day for night’ […]
Hammer returns!
Hammer is getting a new lease of life with Variety revealing that Hammer Films and Network Distributing are teaming up to create Hammer Studios Ltd. Network’s managing director Tim Beddows […]
RIP Shane Briant
Former Hammer leading man Shane Briant has died aged 74. Briant studied law before turning to the theatre, and was contracted to Elstree Studios. He appeared in four Hammer productions […]
RIP Barbara Shelley
It’s been reported that Barbara Shelley, who appeared in multiple horror movies, has died aged 88. She starred in numerous Hammer movies, including Quatermass and the Pit, The Gorgon, Dracula, […]
Sci-Fi Bulletin’s Holiday Gift Guide (Part 2)
Superheroes are everywhere at the moment – but there are a few that may have escaped the attention of the more casual fan who’s simply caught up with the big […]
Dare you meet Hammer’s Soulless Ones?
This October witness a seething hive of vampires as they prepare their assault on the living, in a breathtaking new immersive theatre experience by Hammer, the undisputed masters of gothic […]
Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter lives!
Titan Comics are continuing their Hammer Horror line with further adventures for Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter! Based on the 1974 film written and directed by Brian Clemens, Captain Kronos […]
TNT orders Let the Right One In pilot
Yet another version of Let the Right One in is heading our way, this time courtesy of TNT. Jeff Davis’ pilot is based on the best-selling novel by Swedish author […]
Titan to team up with Hammer and Warhammer 40,000
Titan Comics will be producing new stories featuring characters and situations from the classic Hammer horror range. Founded in 1934, the legendary British studio Hammer Films produced hundreds of motion […]
Hammer present Haunting of Hill House live on stage
Hammer has announced that they are producing a stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel The Haunting of Hill House. Produced in collaboration with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Sonia Friedman […]
RIP Francis Matthews
Francis Matthews, who gave voice to the indestructible Captain Scarlet in Gerry Anderson’s original 1960s TV series and regularly was seen in Hammer Films, has died, aged 86. Matthews appeared […]
Hammer greenlight Woman in Black sequel
The Woman in Black: Angels of Death will be coming to cinemas next year, courtesy of Hammer, who have given the go-ahead for a sequel to their highly successful horror movie. Set forty years after the events of the first film, which stars Daniel Radcliffe, Angels of Death will be written by Jon Crocker, based on an original story by […]
Dracula Prince of Darkness leads major Hammer restoration releases
Hammer Studios has announced that it is overseeing a global restoration of its film library, with Dracula Prince of Darkness the first title to benefit. According to their press release, Hammer is teaming up with STUDIOCANAL, Anolis Entertainment (Germany), Pinewood, illuminate Hollywood fka HTV and others to update the films into HD and 3-D. Some production materials are being furnished […]
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