The House Of Hammer

As The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb has now being well and truly put to rest, here's a timely reminder of both a previous mummy and co-host stalked these halls...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb. A veritable cornucopia of discoveries that range from the dictionary definition of the word 'Adam' to the existential threat of ageing with so much in-between, but how good is the film at the end of all this?There's only one way to find out...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

The House Of Hammer team often wanders off the beaten track when taking a closer look at the film at hand, but Cev wandered so far off said track that there were fears of him never returning.In Meet Simon Cherry (1949), our heroic Reverend has his car started by a helpful chap called Charlie and his crank handle only to then leave them both behind. This one tiny moment set Cev off on a voyage of discovery...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

As Hammer seem to be going a bit Quatermass crazy recently, here's Smokey with a timely reminder of the man who brought it all into the world: Nigel Kneale...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

The Gorgon, a figure from Greek mythology who literally lost her head to a young warrior apparently got better and went to deepest , darkest Hammerland to convalesce before once again getting up to her old masonry based tricks.Join the team as they dig deep into this often overlooked Hammer Gothic.Is it a gem or just a shiny pebble?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Hy Hazell has long been a heroine of the lads who were instantly smitten upon her first appearance at the house as the titular Celia from 1949. She risks life and limb and works as a housekeeper, all for a hat.It must be an expensive hat, Surely?Adam's here to explain just how much it is by deciphering the code of Old English Money that seems to have been deliberately devised to confuse...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Hammer bites. Bite size Hammers. Join us as we introduce smaller standalone pieces of the Hammer puzzle. Rewound, repackaged, replayed, re-hammered and fresh from the vault! For our first Hammer bite, we've gone back to ground zero with a hero that's become even more of a presence recently. John Gilling.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells  All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

After 1964's The Devil Ship Pirates, Hammer bade farewell to the whole piracy idea in the wake of a 400 ton disaster, but what about the film itself? The public certainly lapped it up, but what about the motley crew of The House Of Hammer?Hear all about that, Don Banks, ship bits and a bit of a ship here...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Do you know the answer?Well if you do, keep it to yourself and join us on Saturday with plenty of popcorn for a film that has quite rightly become the stuff of legend here at the House Of Hammer!Here's the key to the mystery...

Cushing is back! The creature is back!But, how does this compare to the two previous times Hammer studios have attempted this?More importantly, do the lads manage to pronounce the name correctly?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

It's more monochrome madness as Freddie Francis returns to direct another of Jimmy Sangster's thrillers and guess what? It's even more gaslighting. But this time, there's a twist!It seems to be all about bad weather and bad dreams so the lads decide to raid Philip's Negroni stash in an attempt to brighten things up. This may or may not have been a good idea. It's up to you to decide...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

(00:00:00) Introduction & Plot Synopsis (00:07:25) The Round Table (01:20:13) Masked Balls (01:27:42) Vampire Rules OK? (01:34:33) Top 5 Rubber Bats! In this episode, the lads happen across a couple of newlyweds stranded in deepest, darkest Hammerland at the turn of the century and the AA can't help them there. Maybe the inhabitants at the castle on the hill can assist?What could possibly go wrong?All the links you think you'll need & more! HERECev's the dusty receptionist at the local inn while Philip goes to the ball, Smokey hits the books and Adam goes a bit batty...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells 

Smokey is here, to present you with something a little different, that's coming over the next few months (all of you stop sniggering at that).The links you think you'll need are here & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Adam welcomes you to to the house, but you'll have to let yourself in as he fiddles around with his organ. Elsewhere, the writer talks about a writer, the musician talks about a musician and the smoker gets lost up a chimney...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Philip's here with all the relevant information and a bit of a dance number...To join in the fun, simply hop on over to patreon.com/househammerpodSee you there!

We get to spend time in a vault? With just Peter Cushing and Andre Morell? Yes, please!Let's spread a little Christmas 'cheer'...in March.This is high up the list for most Hammer fans, but are we most Hammer fans? You'll have to listen to find out.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsPlease leave us a lovely review because there are some very malicious people out there that keep getting us confused with other podcasts.Thanks xThe links you think you'll need are here & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Philip's here to take you back to reminisce about the fun times that were had during the English Civil War whilst Cev digs out Adam's school homework as a refresher course at what happened for the uninitiated.Meanwhile Smokey goes pop, folk and spooky down the pub...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod"For the King!"

In a 1963 thriller that takes in rape, murder, asbestos and France, you'll probably not be so surprised that the lads focus on welding and not much more. This is normally the bit where there's a look ahead to what's on the way, but it's just welding.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells"Car horn = corpse"

Black leather, Britain's Area 51, a dinosaur, a Ferrari, witch trails, the Black Death and Keith Moon. What could all these possibly have in common?Well dear listener, prepare to be baffled by The Damned. Possibly the most adventurous outing yet, but is it any good?Listen on, but beware: there be spoilers ahead!Weymouth in all it's glory: https://youtu.be/8MBxu0VAAWE?si=Z1f-aLpjFaDACdBa“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells

We are back!The first episode of the new year, is it all we could hope for?Or is it...well, not?But, at least we kick off with Christopher Lee, The Ripper and some very hungry fish. That's gotta be good, right?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

It's time for some festive fun as Philip chances upon the ultimate quiz Kryptonite, Adam attempts to keep things serious whilst Smokey's been digging through the bins again…“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

It's that time of year, so we thought we would do something a little Christmassy. A festive film quiz!The quiz is split into three rounds, here is how you will be able to hear them -Round One - Available for EVERYONERound Two - Will be available for Patrons of all levels, including Free PatronsRound Three - Will be available to paying Patrons onlySo, does this quiz make Adam feel like a child on Christmas morning?Can it banish the Grinch from Cev's heart?And, has Philip discovered the ultimate quiz hack?Join your host, Smokey, to find out all the answers.

It is time for our annual screening, where EVERYONE is invited!No Patreon membership needed this time.Listen on and Smokey will provide you with all the details.https://linktr.ee/househammerpodhttps://support.patreon.com/hc/en-gb/articles/31344987943949-How-to-gift-memberships-to-other-fans

This time around Philip is the friendlier phantom, here to guide you through the sewers to room 84 whilst Adam practices his arias, Cev plays with organs and Smokey becomes Madame Smutterfly for one night only.Elsewhere there's all kinds of Phantoms Of Operas and a look into why there were only 3 Hammer Films released in 1962...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Or is that a coffin full? Along with all the rest of the gin, snuff, cigarettes, them weird stuffed donkeys with the big eyes and tulips from Amsterdam, you could count on Captain Clegg and his cohorts to sneak them under the noses of the taxman.Has he met his match with the King's best busies? Let's find out!Cev's cockahoop about everything, Philip's gone poetic, Adam's all about a paddlin' and Smokey's sniffing something in this feature length adventure!“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Adam's your guide through The Terror Of The Tongs, a wild and blood soaked adventure from 1961 that bears a few similarities with a previous Hammer film. Will this be wild and blood soaked enough to stand on its own? Only a level headed roundtable discussion will get to the bottom of that.Elsewhere Philip's love for all things Yvonne sends him multilingual, Smokey gets ganged up on and Cev gets plastered...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

We hope you're all feline fine and ready for our next screening!The second part of our backwards double-bill, The Shadow of the Cat.Listen on and Philip will provide you with all the details you need.https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Smokey couldn't be more thrilled to bring you more Hammer comedy.Thankfully, he doesn't have to suffe...enjoy this alone.Cev brings some famous faces, Philip brings the tunes and Adam brings a nightcap.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

SPOILER ALERT! This is not your only warning. 1961's 'mini Hitchcock' Taste of Fear has a memorable ending that warrants an equally memorable episode for one reason or another...For maximum thrills, the House of Hammer earnestly urge you to listen from the start to the finish!“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Since hitting the screens in April 1961, The Curse Of The Werewolf's reputation has become the stuff of legend. Adam has been looking forward to hosting this, but is it truly a magnificent beast or an absolute howler?Join the lads as they look at all things lupine to find out…“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

We know you've been clawing for information on this months screening.Here is Smokey with all the details you need.Hope to see you all there!

We're back in Hammer horror territory, hurrah!No vampires or stitched together monsters this time, though. No, it's the sheer terror of a domestic moggy.Morell, Wheatley and Shelley all return, is this a winner or should it be confined to film history's litter tray?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

April 10th, 1961 saw the release of "A Weekend With Lulu" in plenty of time to get the burgeoning Bank Holiday crowds in the mood for heading off to whichever windswept British beach they could get.Adam, Cev & Smokey get all nostalgic for a time before their time as Hammer goes all Carry On Caravanning.Do they all like to be beside the seaside?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Yes it's that time again.Time for us all to huddle around our screens and watch a movie together.Join us for Hammer's second attempt at the Robin Hood legend.But, this time, with some Peter Cushing thrown in for good measure.Listen on and Adam will provide you with all the details.See you there!

How could you beat the British Boxing Day Blues? A traditional method is a trip to the local picture house and this big title in 1960 assured audiences of high adventure in the Far East. But did it deliver on that basic promise?Join Adam, Cev and Smokey as they lift the lid on yet another can of worms...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Robin Hood is back! He does look a little different from the last time though.Either way, Hammer take us back to Sherwood Forest, does this adventure work better than the last attempt?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

The adventure continues as Cev takes you around the house to the room with the least looked after door, Smokey becomes a bit of a legal eagle while Ben takes a look at some legless lizards and Adam leads the "Lee Love In".The Two Faces Of Dr. Jekyll received a bashing from the BBFC, the Legion of Decency and the critics alike. What got them in such a stir? Join the lads to find out...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Join us on the 13th July at 7pm BST for a screening of The Two Faces Of Dr Jekyll!Listen to the trailer for more details. Well, a reiteration of the same details. But Ben reads them out, and that's fun...patreon.com/househammerpod

Welcome to the House of Hammer, a place you're guaranteed to take something away from, even if it's a piece of your own brain in a pickle jar.Adam's here to guide you around the grounds in his finest white coat with the funny sleeves, Ben discusses the possible highlights of a coma, Smokey takes us for a trip down a well known street and Cev natters on about a legend that nobody speaks the name of (correctly).“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

It's all happening on Saturday night for £1 per month and here's Cev with some details...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

After the intensity of the last film/episode Dracula is back to lift our spirits!Well, he's not really back. But there's another vampire problem in rural Transylvania and Dr Van Helsing is returning to solve it!Plus: Smokey goes bats, Adam has an armful of brides and Cev's gone down the park.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Possibly the most 'adult' film from Hammer, that we are ever likely to discuss.This really is a tricky one.But, we hope we can steer you through the murky waters, to truly appreciate what Hammer produced.The subject matter is harsh, the truth is hard to hear, but it's a story that needed telling.To help the uninitiated decide if this is for them?The links to the trailer and IMDb page are here for you - https://youtu.be/cITchZCLJFM?si=tRvo9NvumSQWiB9Chttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054116/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Stanley Baker heads up an all star cast in a film that is now considered something of a classic amongst British Film buffs.Adam takes us to Hell, Cev let's you take pot shots, Ben takes pot luck and Smokey takes a look at a British icon.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Something a little different, this time.We're going back to the future, with Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, from 1968.This particular title is becoming increasingly hard to find, so let's all watch it together before it vanishes in a cloud of dust.Saturday, 18th May at 7:30pm BSTAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Snakes alive! Film 69 and we're getting all sweaty in darkest India for the final film of '59. This completely factual document* takes in a fistful of fiendishness and grizzly Guignol.Adam is your guide through this epic transcontinental journey with Smokey taking a look backwards and forwards, Ben getting all Thug like and Cev babbling on about an invisible friend. *Wikipedia is a wonderful thing, isn't it?“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Everlasting life - the dream of man and AA battery alike.We have a look at Hammer's 1959 take on the perils of immortality, as Anton Diffring stars as Dr Georges Bonnet - a remarkably youthful-looking 104 year-old man with a terrible secret...Ben overcomes oral complications to host the episode, Adam leads the discussions, Cev talks immortality (not at all borne from personal experience) and Smokey takes a good, long look at Hazel Court...“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Join us on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30pm BST for (what will be by then) our most recent review.The Man Who Could Cheat Death!patreon.com/househammerpod

We're un-safely back in Hammer comedy territory for now and making the sort of-most of it with a show that does what it can.Surely Ben will be happier with this than The Ugly Duckling?Is it possible this film mirrors any kind of true life situation?Isn't it about time another Hammer Hero is announced?All will be revealed. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

We're safely back in Hammer Horror territory for now and making the most of it with a bumper show that really does walk like an Egyptian...Cev's your tour guide and this time with a very well known guest. Ben is up to his neck in bandages, Adam appears to be even more cursed than normal and Smokey's rocking out in his corner.“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Adam leads us into the thick, sweaty Burmese jungle where things aren't going too well for nearly all concerned...There are spoilers abound as the powerful piece goes under the House of Hammer microscope. Smokey looks at the staggering critical reaction that paved the way to four BAFTA nominations, Ben examines some ecclesiastical heroism and Cev welcomes another kind of hero to the hall of legends“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev MooreArtwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you'll need & more!https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

Ben can barely contain his excitement at the thought of watching "The Ugly Duckling" again, let alone with orangade down the trousers, friends and popcorn.So make a date to raise your empty glasses to the March Online screening and join us on Patreon for as little as £1.https://linktr.ee/househammerpod