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In this episode of the show we are beginning a brand-new monthly retrospective and this time we are setting our sights on one Stuart Gordon and his debut feature Re-Animator. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Stuart Gordon's beginnings, how his debut draws from exploitation cinema and how it anchors itself in literary connections to H.P. Lovecraft and Mary Shelley. We also talk about Gordon's splatter horror and its place between Italian masters, Troma, Roger Corman and Hammer Horror, the film's own self-awareness and playfulness and much more!Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsIntro: Infraction - CassetteOutro: Infraction - DaydreamHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uncutgemspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find all of our archival episodes and more!Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

Today we follow Dracula to the UK and Hammer Horror in The Horror of Dracula. We discuss the differnce seeing Dracual in saturated colors brings, the feral predator vampire portrayl of Christopher Lee's Dracua, and making Van Helsing a worthy adversary. Hammer filled Dracula with new blood, joining in drinking it deep from this vein. Synopsis: When Jonathan Harker rouses the ire of Count Dracula for accepting a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, his friend Dr. Van Helsing pursues the predatory villain. Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/MwmoaU4bLm0 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

It's All Horror October, and we love this time of year. The first entrée in our month-long horrorthon is a dive into Hammer Horror, the British studio that redefined gothic chills in the mid-20th century with lush sets, vivid color, and a young Christopher Lee baring his fangs. Adam Beam joins us to talk through Horror of Dracula (1958), Lee's first outing as the Count, and The Vampire Lovers (1970), Hammer's more sensual, blood-drenched take on the vampire myth—where David, true to form, falls head over heels for the lead lady vampire. This month we're pairing every fright with an Oktoberfest, starting with Yuengling's Oktoberfest. For the second half, we switch it up with Martin House Brewing's Saint Gria, a bloody-red beer with a bite.

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a two parter anyways. 1961 was not the most ground breaking year for horror movies, well, as far as the big hitter films are concerned anyways. The highs are really high & the lows are few & far between. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1961? Well, here we have the top 3. A slew of also rans. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is 1961, A Year In Horror.0.33 - Shadow of the Cat5.40 - Curse of the Werewolf10.53 - Taste of Fear AKA Scream of Fear17.31 - The Innocents (John Tantalon)59.28 - Outro

This week, we're taking a look at another HAMMER film, from 1971 it's Countess Dracula. This fillm is HAMMER'S re-imagining of the true-life tale of Countess Elizabeth Bathory who, according to legend, bathed in the blood of young virgin girls to help maintain her youthful appearance! The always beautiful Ingrid Pitt plays Countess Elizabeth who accidentally discovers that, after the blood of one of her servant girls gets splashed across her face, she begins to look younger. Soon she is enlisting the help of her lover, Captain Doby and her nurse, Julie to procure more and more young virgin girls. As the bodies begin piling up, the people of the village suspect foul play in the castle. Listen in and find out what we thought.

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a two parter anyways. 1961 was not the most ground breaking year for horror movies, well, as far as the big hitter films are concerned anyways. The highs are really high & the lows are few & far between. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1961? Well, here we have the top 3. A slew of also rans. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and over 2 hours of running time split over 2 episodes. This is 1961, A Year In Horror.0.00 - Intro13.59 - Also Rans18.12 - Sci-Fi Corner21.03 - The Day the Earth Caught Fire (w/ Kevin Lyons)1.01.15 - Mother Joan of the AngelsA Year in Horror Patreon is HERE

Hammer horror reaches peak gothic chills with The Plague of the Zombies (1966), a Hammer Film Productions classic that defines British horror cinema. Shot at Bray Studios from 28 July 1965 and filmed back-to-back with Hammer's The Reptile (see episode 19), it used the same eerie Cornish village set designed by Hammer's celebrated production designer Bernard Robinson. Director John Gilling – the so-called “gentleman pig farmer” behind The Shadow of the Cat and The Mummy's Shroud – stages a story of graveyards, curses and the undead that became a template for Hammer zombie horror. Writer Peter Bryan, who joined Hammer Film Productions in 1948 as a camera operator before turning to screenwriting, provided the script and left the studio shortly after completing A Challenge for Robin Hood in 1967. When The Plague of the Zombies was submitted to the BBFC it was heavily trimmed: André Morell's Sir James Forbes originally decapitated a zombie with four shovel blows in the graveyard sequence, reduced to one for the censors. Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios doubles as the Forbes mansion, better known to James Bond fans as SPECTRE Island from From Russia With Love. Diane Clare, cast as Sylvia, had been one of the best-paid child “film babies” of the 1940s, appearing in The Ghosts of Berkeley Square and The Silver Fleet before leading roles in Hammer horror such as The Haunting, Witchcraft and The Hand of the Night. Her entire performance in The Plague of the Zombies was dubbed by South African actress Olive Gregg without her knowledge, a practice Hammer repeated when re-voicing Ingrid Pitt in Countess Dracula. André Morell himself had turned down both The Quatermass Experiment and Quatermass II on television before finally playing Professor Bernard Quatermass in the BBC's Quatermass and the Pit. When Hammer Film Productions made the feature version the role went to Andrew Keir. Morell also played O'Brien opposite Peter Cushing's Winston Smith in Nineteen Eighty-Four, Dr Watson in Hammer's Hound of the Baskervilles, voiced Elrond in Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings and appeared in Doctor Who. Quiz fans: Morell appeared in three films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar – can you name them? John Carson, born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), plays Clive Hamilton. He spent time in Australia and New Zealand before settling in Britain, later featuring in Doctor Who's Snakedance, Tales of the Unexpected and Hammer House of Horror. IMDb longlists even connect him to Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce (episode 39) though he got none of the roles. With this episode we complete a Hammer horror hat-trick of his films: Captain Kronos (episode 51), Taste the Blood of Dracula (episode 60) and now The Plague of the Zombies. He later emigrated to South Africa with his second wife, Luanshya Greer – formerly Pamela Greer, who became a TV writer for Dixon of Dock Green, Thriller and Triangle. Dr Peter Tompson is played by Brook Williams, a lifelong friend of Richard Burton who appeared with him in Where Eagles Dare, The Wild Geese and The Sea Wolves. Michael Ripper appears as Sergeant Swift; Hammer's most prolific supporting actor with 33 Hammer Film Productions credits, seven films alongside Peter Cushing and nine with #BigChrisLee. Ripper also starred in all four original St Trinian's films, . For a deeper dive into Jacqueline “Servalan” Pearce, check back to our episode on The Reptile (episode 19). This discussion of The Plague of the Zombies cements its place as one of Hammer horror's boldest British horror releases of the 1960sSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New from the EOH Network, Hammer Time: A Hammer Horror Podcast!  Subscribe to Hammer Time on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to Hammer Time on Spotify  Subsribe to the Hammer Time RSS Feed  From The Curse of Frankenstein to Blood from the Mummy's Tomb, from Dracula to Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, Hammer was the leading production company in British horror from the mid 1950s to the 1970s. Join film critic and Hammer newbie Becky Darke and Hammer expert Kevin Lyons as they watch and discuss every horror film in Hammer's back catalogue! It's Hammer Time. Hosted by Becky Darke & Kevin Lyons Produced & Edited by Mike Muncer Drop us an email: hammer@evolutionofhorror.com Check out the full list of films being covered on evolutionofhorror.com/hammer Part of the Evolution of Horror Network Follow EOH Network on Instagram Follow Becky Darke on Instagram and BlueSky  Check out Kevin Lyons' websites, EOFFTV and EOFFT Reviews  Follow Kevin Lyons on X and Facebook  Follow Mike Muncer on Instagram and BlueSky  

We're about a month away from Halloween so we thought it was the perfect time to take a look at Hammer's Scars Of Dracula. This film, the fifth sequel to Hammer's landmark 1958 film Horror of Dracula, finds a young man on the run from the law, named Paul, who is murdered while seeking refuge for the night at Count Dracula's castle, prompting his older brother Simon and his girlfriend, Sarah, to come to look for him. Unfortunately all signs lead to Dracula's castle where they come face to face with the sadistic Count himself. We, along with friend of the show, Dean Calusdian, take a look at this Hammer Horror classic. Listen in and find out what we thought.

As the nights are getting longer and Halloween is drawing ever closer, why not join us on FRIDAY 26th for our online screening of Dracula: Prince Of Darkness at 7.30pm?This will be the subject of the Halloween 2025 episode so don't miss this opportunity to join in with the hell-bound high jinks and either see it for the first or the hundredth time!All the links you think you'll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

The 1960s saw a range of different anxieties, from nuclear annihilation to the terror of teen street gangs. This week, we watch a film that brings these anxieties together in THE DAMNED (1961, Losey)! Adapted from H.L. Lawrence's novel THE CHILDREN OF LIGHT (1960), Hammer Horror tries to make their own VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED, unfortunately while relying on a director and writer more interested in philosophical ideas... Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 39:17; Discussion 1:02:08; Ranking 1:29:17

Sadly, and without much fanfare, we lost another dedicated film music fan and a very good friend, Tom Kiefner. November 2, 1947 – June 13, 2025. He was a gentle soul, a passionate baseball fan and a skilled photographer. I initially met Tom in the early 2000s when I joined a message board on scorereviews.com, which is now maintitles.net. There, I read Tom's enthusiastic postings about melodic, orchestral Golden Age scores, and classical music. He would wax poetic about Korngold, Rozsa, Waxman, Herrmann, Tiomkin, Newman and Hugo Friedhofer who peened his favourite score of all time, THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES. He would often express his admiration for early television shows and the music composed for them including Lalo Schifrin's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and Morton Stevens' HAWAII-FIVE-O. I befriended Tom, and we talked about film music and his other interests, such as photography and baseball. He once told me that he casually chatted with Wayne Gretzky, whose son played for one of the teams Tom was photographing that day. The discussions would continue to include Hammer Horror films, Les Baxter, Charles Gerhardt, and Tom's dream of starting a website dedicated solely to Golden Age scores. I thought it was a great idea. He then offered me money to create the website for him. Even if I could… I don't have the skills to do so… I would never take Tom's money. I then suggested he contact Bregt De Lange, who designed the maintitles.net website. GoldenScores.com launched in 2006. After the site closed a few years later, Tom moved his film music essays and reviews to his new WordPress blog, Film and Classical Music: Neglected Art. There, Tom's writings, which began in 2006, are archived. His last review was on May 4, 2022. In 2010, Tom accepted an invitation to guest-host his own episode of Cinematic Sound Radio. I told him he could play whatever he wanted, as long as it was Golden Age-themed. These are the original show notes. FILM MUSIC MIX | GOLDEN AGE SCORES with guest host TOM KIEFNER from FILM MUSIC: THE NEGLECTED ART On this edition of FILM MUSIC MIX guest host Tom Kiefner from the film music blog, FILM MUSIC: THE NEGLECTED ART, will take us on a journey through the wonderful sounds of Hollywood's Golden Age. You will hear music by Bernard Herrmann from the film HANGOVER SQUARE featuring the Concert Macabre. You'll also hear a couple of selections from THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES by Hugo Friedhofer (Tom's favorite score) and a spectacular suite from HORROR OF DRACULA by James Bernard. Afterwards, enjoy the Americana sounds of Aaron Copland with THE RED PONY and finish off with the tune that got Tom into film music; the up tempo theme from PETER GUNN by Henry Mancini. So, on today's very special episode, and in honour of one of the great champions of film music and my friend, we proudly rebroadcast Tom's show, which first premiered on September 3, 2010. Rest in peace, my friend! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Jim Wilson, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar, Brent Osterberg, Jérôme Flick, Sarah Brouns, Aaron Collins, Randall Derchan, Angela Rabatin, Michael Poteet, Larry Reese, William Burke, Rudy Amaya, Stacy Livitsanis, Rick Laird, Carl Wonders, Nathan Blumenfeld, Lee Wileman, Daniel Herrin, Scott Bordelon, James Alexander, Brett French, Ian Clark, Ron, Andy Gray, Joel Nichols, Steve Daniel, Corey O'Brien, John Leggett, Mim Williams, Grace Hamilton, Rob Kemp. —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

Join Tony Michas and Imprint Cast family members Suzanne Boleyn and Ryan Kendall, along with recurring guest Ron Pettersson, and a very special guest: filmmaker and Rondo Award-winning author of I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter!, Sam Irvin.They discuss Sam's incredible life, which includes booking classic horror films at his father's movie theatre, creating his own fanzine Bizarre, and interacting with some of the greatest actors of the horror genre — including Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Ingrid Pitt, and many more. They also explore his close friendship with Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark). Sam directed Elvira's Haunted Hills and served as Co-Executive Producer of the Oscar-winning film Gods and Monsters.The Imprint Deep Dive into the Hammer Horror box set includes discussions of the films Countess Dracula, Twins of Evil, Hands of the Ripper and Vampire Circus. Sam shares his interviews with some of the stars from these films and offers incredible behind-the-scenes stories.

313 Hammerama 28 - Frankenstein Created WomanWelcome to Hammerama! Hammerama is a subsidiary series of the DieCast Movie Podcast. Please join Alistair Hughes and Steven Turek as they analyze the wonderful movies of Hammer Films, from opposite ends of the world! On this episode, we are joined by author and Hammer enthusiast Dominique Lamssies!Please send feedback to DieCastMoviePodcast@gmail.com.Al is the author of Infogothic: An Unauthorized Graphic Guide to Hammer Horror.A special thanks to Reber Clark for allowing us to use his music! You can purchase Mr. Clark's music at reberclark.bandcamp.com.

As a tribute to a friend of The House Of Hammer, here's a chance to listen to a conversation between the respected Egyptologist & Cultural Historian, John J. Johnston and Cev. It was much longer and far reaching than could be used in the intended episode about the Mummy itself and covered some of the pet obsessions the both of them often chatted about.Jan 23rd 1965 - Aug 29th 2025Vale! John.

It's Philip's turn to take you for a swingin' trip around the house and this, the third Jimmy Sangster/ Freddie Francis collaboration. As such, there's gaslighting, murder, Jazz, Maurice Denham and toucans all getting their beaks around the door 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

Send us a textWe announce a special collaborative 4K UHD release of "The Curse of Frankenstein" from Warner Archive and Hammer Films, coming October 14th. This landmark partnership brings together both companies' archival resources to create the definitive presentation of this horror classic that established Hammer as a leading force in the genre.• Warner Archive and Hammer Films partnering on a deluxe release of The Curse of Frankenstein• 4K UHD edition ($34.99) includes three aspect ratios: 1.66, 1.85, and open matte 1.37• Comprehensive special features including new commentaries and a nostalgic Super 8mm abridgment• Separate three-disc Blu-ray edition also available ($29.99) with extensive bonus content• Original mono audio preserved with new Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound optionsPre-orders are not yet available.The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance. Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv

Another Hammer Horror Spotlight: “Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed” (1969). This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg dives into another chilling classic from the legendary Hammer Horror collection with the 1969 film “Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed”, starring the iconic Peter Cushing. Join Karen and Greg as they dissect this gothic masterpiece, exploring its dark themes, unforgettable performances, and its place in the Frankenstein film legacy. To set the mood, they sip on a spine-tingling themed cocktail — the “Frankenstein's Monster” — crafted to complement the eerie atmosphere of the episode. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just discovering the twisted brilliance of Hammer Films, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for horror film insights, classic cinema nostalgia, and a monstrous mix of fun and fright.

With the rather welcome release of the 1953 film, Blood Orange making it's spectacular physical media debut courtesy of Hammer Films, here's a reminder of when Ben was mad enough to have a look to see if there were any other orange films and then discovering a crate full...“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

Scary Spirits Podcast: Hammer Horror Spotlight – “The Revenge of Frankenstein” (1958). This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg continues his sensational journey through the infamous Hammer Horror film catalog with a chilling classic: “The Revenge of Frankenstein” (1958) starring the iconic Peter Cushing. Join Karen and Greg as they dissect this gothic masterpiece, diving into its eerie atmosphere, unforgettable performances, and its place in horror history—all while sipping on a delicious, themed Frankenstein-inspired cocktail you won't want to miss! Whether you're a die-hard Hammer Horror fan or just love spooky cinema with a side of spirits, this episode is packed with frightful fun and fascinating film talk.

Another first for Hammer, The Secret of Blood Island is their first prequel and Smokey can't wait to dig into that subject and lamps. Elsewhere, Philip looks at some real life spicy spying, Cev tries to hold it together while Adam gets a bit lost...“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

Ben wraps his head around the troubling trend of alien invaders wanting to wipe us all out rather than just help out with the shopping.“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

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970). We're back to Hammer Horror, back to Christopher Lee, and back to Dracula. In this episode of General Witchfinders, we sink our teeth into Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), the fifth official film in Hammer's Dracula series and our sixth Hammer Dracula review to date. You can find links to all previous vampire escapades at https://tinyurl.com/Witchdrac. This British gothic horror classic, directed by Peter Sasdy and written by Hammer regular Anthony Hinds (under the alias John Elder), was nearly a Dracula-free affair. Christopher Lee had originally declined to return, and the script focused instead on Ralph Bates's doomed Lord Courtley. But Warner Bros. insisted: no Dracula, no deal. So #BigChrisLee once again rises from the grave — bloodthirsty, silent, and furiously regretting his contract. Taste the Blood of Dracula opens with a satanic ritual involving Dracula's powdered remains, a trio of Victorian hypocrites, and the ill-fated resurrection of evil. It's a moody, blood-soaked revenge tale packed with brooding graveyards and Hammer's trademark blend of sex, sin and satin capes. Cast Highlights:Christopher Lee as Count Dracula — in his fourth Dracula outing for Hammer.Ralph Bates as Lord Courtley — Hammer's would-be replacement for Lee.Geoffrey Keen as William Hargood — a patriarch with a hidden penchant for brothels.Linda Hayden as Alice Hargood — the daughter turned devotee, previously seen in Baby Love and The Blood on Satan's Claw.Peter Sallis as Samuel Paxton — yes, that Peter Sallis: Cleggy, Wallace, and voice of animated British melancholy.Roy Kinnear as Weller — bringing tragic optimism, as only Kinnear can. There's Hammer horror royalty in every frame, from Linda Hayden's eerie innocence to Ralph Bates's foppish devilry. And Geoffrey Keen? You may recognise him as Sir Frederick Gray, the Defence Minister across six Bond films — The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill and The Living Daylights. Ralph Bates, meanwhile, would go on to star in Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde, The Horror of Frankenstein, Lust for a Vampire, becoming one of Hammer's key players. He also turned up in the final season of Secret Army (inspiring 'Allo 'Allo), and was once considered for major roles in Lifeforce — as discussed back in episode 39.Peter Sallis, who we last touched on in our Nicolas Lyndhurst deep-dive (episode 54), had an extraordinary career in British television, from Doctor Who to The Wind in the Willows to Wallace & Gromit. His role in this film might be brief, but his CV is longer than Dracula's cape. And finally, Roy Kinnear: from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to Help!, Watership Down, Blake's 7, and beyond — always brilliant, always beleaguered. Trivia for the diehards:This film was part of a double bill with Crescendo on release.The infamous brothel scene was trimmed from the theatrical cut but restored for later DVD editions.Released just 22 weeks before Scars of Dracula (covered back in episode 28). Whether you're a lifelong Hammer horror collector, a Christopher Lee completist, or simply a fan of vintage British horror with gothic flair, Taste the Blood of Dracula is essential viewing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A story that's been around the block a few times after many screen adaptations, She became a genuine blockbuster hit for Hammer, but is it as much a hit with the lads?If you don't think the film is one to be obeyed, don't worry, elsewhere Adam brings you a bit of the history of the source novel, Philip looks at hats and Smokey warmly embraces River Patrol...“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

With everyone being a bit giddy about Hammer Films releasing a sumptuous 4K remaster of Quatermass 2 that goes into so much detail, we were surprised that nobody thought to investigate the gas masks used in the film so Cev's here to talk about the surprising connection between Blake's 7, potpourri and coconuts...“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

It's Hammer Horror time, and if you're a British cinephile you know exactly what that means! It means blood, dread, and bare breasts! An evil countess is killing virgins to maintain her own beauty, but will her upcoming wedding be spoiled by those who know her secret? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about historical adaptations, inscrutable charatcer motivations, and uneven age makeup. It's our review of Countess Dracula! Time stamps: 0:03:40 - Background 0:30:30 - Summary 0:38:10 - Notable Scenes 0:48:10 - The Good 0:53:10 - The Bad 1:07:00 - The Ugly 1:12:30 - Final Thoughts

After a short archeological dig under the rose bushes, Adam's uncovered this timely knowledge nugget that's probably more like THE Curse Of The Mummy's tomb than the film of the same name...“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

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 1970 was, I would say a less than average  year for horror movies. But those top slots are so strong it's unreal. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1970? Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 10. A slew of also rans, a few J&B whiskey's and a 4 hour running time. This is 1970, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one, part 2 of 3 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.0.29 - Sci-Fi Corner  6.01 - Beneath The Planet of the Apes (w/ Father Malone)47.22 - Also Rans (Part 2)58.38 - Scars of Dracula (w/ Paul Chanter)  You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 1970 was, I would say a less than average  year for horror movies. But those top slots are so strong it's unreal. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1970? Well, here we have the top 5. The worst 10. A slew of also rans, a few J&B whiskey's and a 4 hour running time. This is 1970, A Year In Horror. It's a pretty long journey this one, part 1 of 3 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.0.00 - Intro14.16 - The Worst 10 Horror Movies of 197020.19 - Also Rans (Part 1)26.30 - Trog (w/ John Tantalon)1.01.23 - Scream and Scream Again (w/ Lono) You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton & Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

The Devil Rides Out (1968) – Hammer Horror & the Final Christopher Lee Chapter! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg continues his thrilling journey through the legendary Hammer horror filmography with the 1968 occult classic, "The Devil Rides Out". This milestone episode marks the final Hammer horror film starring Sir Christopher Lee to be reviewed by our hosts! Join Karen and Greg as they dive into the dark world of satanic cults, supernatural suspense, and Lee's unforgettable performance. As always, they pair their spooky cinema with a themed cocktail — this time, it's the "Death Angel", a devilishly delicious drink that perfectly complements the film's eerie vibes. Whether you're a die-hard Hammer horror fan or just love a good scary movie with a spirited twist, this episode is a must-listen!

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

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

A big cidery welcome to new Patrons : Kathryn, Alison, Colin and Kath.Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss where you can go to get away from it all for 7-9 minutes when Ambridge life gets too much. David has a spoken word event coming up and Susan's got a book in her, apparently. We've got a decent selection of absolute bangers for you:Cop Out : Harrison is missing presumed a bit daft.Resident Evil : Is this chap an Arthurian legend?Pond Life : Justin has a dip in form.Produced by Matthew WeirWilliam Shatner with Joe Jackson 'Common People' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXWEM4gZhg4Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

We head to England again, following Larry as he leads us into a land replete with hot potatoes on every street corner, as well a singing prostitutes and murderers left and right. Hammer Horror is back and we are diving right in to the deep end!!

“The Gorgon” (1964) – Hammer Horror, Birthdays & a Medusa-Inspired Cocktail! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, hosts Karen and Greg dive into the chilling world of classic British horror with a review of the 1964 Hammer Films gem, "The Gorgon". Starring horror legends Sir Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and the iconic Barbara Shelley, this eerie tale blends gothic atmosphere with mythological terror. As Greg checks another Hammer horror classic off his list, the episode also celebrates the birthdays of both Lee and Cushing—two titans of the genre. And what better way to honor them than with a themed cocktail? Sip along with the hosts as they enjoy “The Medusa”, a spine-tingling drink inspired by the film's monstrous muse. Whether you're a die-hard Hammer Horror fan or just love spooky cinema with a twist, this episode is packed with frightful fun, film trivia, and spirited sips.

So, would you believe it. Today we are back to the world of metal on A Year In Horror. Yes! We welcome UK Symphonic Black Metal heads Cradle of Filth to the house of the heinous. Their latest album is entitled 'The Screaming of the Valkyries' and it came out on March 21st on Napalm Records. Plus they are about to embark on a massive tour to boot. Today we speak with vocalist Dani Filth about the band, his history with horror and of course the Hammer Horror masterclass that is Curse of the Demon. CRADLE OF FILTH spotify // Instagram // Dani Filth

Scary Spirits Podcast: Dive into Hammer Horror with Sir Christopher Lee! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, join hosts Karen and Greg as they tick off another classic Hammer film from Greg's list. We're reviewing the spine-chilling 1968 masterpiece, "Dracula Has Risen From the Grave," starring the legendary Sir Christopher Lee. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the film's eerie atmosphere, standout performances, and unforgettable moments. Plus, we'll be sipping on a specially crafted cocktail, "The Veronica," inspired by the enchanting Veronica Carlson. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode filled with horror insights and delicious drinks! Subscribe now and join the conversation.

Lainey Schooltree is a musician, comedian, streamer, and former half of the musical comedy duo The Steamy Bohemians. She then formed the solo art rock project Schooltree. When the pandemic hit, she began performing on Twitch and found that live-streaming offered the interdisciplinary playground she'd been after. What began as a temporary pivot became a long-term transformation and these days she captains a spaceship on Lainey Schooltree TV - a live show where she’s an “astro-streamer” assigned to deliver packages while improvising music with analog synthesizers, electronic drums, and layered vocals in a show that blends surreal comedy, retro-futurist visuals, and themes of corporate absurdity and creative resistance. SONG 1: Kashmir by Led Zeppelin from their 1975 album Physical Graffiti.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzVJPgCn-Z8 SONG 2: Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: IV. Intermezzo interrotto. Allegretto performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1993.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUZ83BzCQNM SONG 3: Hammer Horror by Kate Bush off her album Lionheart released in 1978.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR4KnfcgLm0 PARTING TUNE: Cat Centipede by Schooltree from the album Heterotopia released in 2017.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF14v_qeVu8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of General Witchfinders, we take a close look at The Creeping Flesh (1973), a British horror film from cult studio Tigon British Film Productions. Best known for low-budget horror that ran alongside the likes of Hammer Horror and Amicus, Tigon was founded in 1966 by Tony Tenser and operated out of Hammer House on Wardour Street in London. This marks our first dive into their back catalogue—and what a place to start.The Creeping Flesh stars Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee (#BigChrisLee) as brothers on opposing ends of a bizarre scientific discovery involving an ancient skeleton, reanimation, and some very shaky ideas about inherited evil. Lorna Heilbron plays opposite them as the increasingly disturbed Penelope.The film was directed by Freddie Francis, a key figure in British horror cinema. Francis replaced Don Sharp at the last minute and brought his usual visual flair, having previously directed Paranoiac, The Evil of Frankenstein, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, and Tales from the Crypt. He's also better known in wider circles for his cinematography—earning two Academy Awards and five BAFTAs for work on Sons and Lovers, The Elephant Man, The Innocents, Return to Oz, and Glory. He also worked on Dune, Cape Fear, and even music videos for All Saints and Jimmy Nail. Cinematographer Norman Warwick handled the visuals on The Creeping Flesh. Warwick was also behind the camera for The Abominable Dr. Phibes (see Episode 10), Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde, and Confessions of a Window Cleaner. The film was shot at Shepperton Studios and Thorpe House in Surrey.We believe The Creeping Flesh was the 20th film pairing Cushing and Lee, likely falling between Horror Express (Episode 7) and Nothing but the Night (Episode 42). We're happy to be corrected—find us on BlueSky @generalwitch.Subscribe, listen, and join us as we explore the world of British cult horror, Tigon films, and everything in between. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(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 

This week, we have a special guest--actor, producer, and writer, Allison Claye! First we talk about recent viewings like HELL OF A SUMMER, CANNIBAL MUKBANG, and THE RULE OF JENNY PENN, and then.....STOP! It's hammer Time! No, not that kind of Hammer, I mean the iconic series of Gothic horror films produced by the British film company Hammer Film Productions from the mid-1950s to the 1970s! These classics are still influencing directors and studios today. These movies are simply too legit to quit!

276 Hammerama Ep. 27: The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires w/Michael WorthWelcome to Hammerama! Hammerama is a subsidiary series of the DieCastMovie Podcast. Please join Alistair Hughes and Steven Turek as they analyze the wonderful movies of Hammer Films, from opposite ends of the world! On this episode, we are joined by Filmmaker, Actor, and Martial Artist - Michael Worth!Please send feedback to DieCastMoviePodcast@gmail.com.Al is the author of Infogothic: An Unauthorized Graphic Guide to Hammer Horror. A special thanks to Reber Clark for allowing us to use his music! You can purchase Mr. Clark's music at reberclark.bandcamp.com.

We're off to the circus, and dipping into the magical, as we look at Hammer's penultimate non-Dracula vampire film.

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.Feedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.bsky.socialSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

The Horror 101 crew finally spotlights a Hammer film.  A Terence Fisher film by a Richard Matheson script from a Dennis Wheatley novel.  This is a rare time Christopher Lee is the hero in a Hammer Horror.,  We hope you enjoy our coverage of The Devil Rides Out.  Show Highlights:01:00 Prelude to Terror...05:00 The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee...06:00 Our First Rated G film...07:30 Favourite Lee films...13:30  Where's Simon?17:00  A Most Dangerous Game...21:15  Don't Look at the Eyes...24:24  Pursuing Tanith...29:00  The Goat of Mended...38:10  Mocata's Visit...45:00  The Circle of Protection...52:00  Scarcely in the Name of God...54:15  Zero Consequences...58:30  Scoring the film...70:00  Conclusion!  Thanks for Listening!

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.Feedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.bsky.socialSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.net

As part two of our accidental Pierce Brosnan double feature, we get to "enjoy" Death Train! (aka, Detonator). If you ever asked the powers that be for a movie with an all star cast (Brosnan, Patrick Stewart, Christopher Lee, Ted Levine), but you wanted them in a ridiculous plot, and made for TV, well, all aboard! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!!DEATH TRAIN (DETONATOR)dir. David Jacksonstarring: Pierce Brosnan; Patrick Stewart; Ted Levine

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"