Hammer Films is a British production company that is synonymous with horror.
If we saw the logo of Hammer, we knew it was going to be a very special picture.
These are the finest of the Hammer horrors, ranked.
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Let’s remember that before we start shooting."
They’re on an expedition to find the yeti, the legendary monster of the Himalayas.
The characters also wrestle with ethical dilemmas around their pursuit of the surprisingly intelligent creature.
In part, this decision may reflect budget constraints, as they couldn’t show the yeti too extensively.
Either way, it works.
Professor Bernard Quatermass (Brian Donlevy) oversees a three-man space mission that goes awry.
They discover that only one astronaut, Victor Carroon (Richard Wordsworth), is still alive.
However, he feels like morphing into an alien life form.
It’s also notable for predating the similarInvasion of the Body Snatchersby a full year.
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Reportedly, Lee kept silent in the movie because he didn’t like the script.
Count Dracula is notably absent from this movie, yet his malevolent legacy looms large over Transylvania.
Cobwebs, crypts, dark forests, and shadowed corridors are abundant here.
DirectorTerence Fisheronce again flexes his confidence with this kind of material.
Plus, the sexual overtones add a different kind of tension.
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Jekyll & Sister Hydestands out as their best rendition of the material.
However, in the process, they inadvertently awaken the vengeful mummy of Kharis (Christopher Lee).
Notable locations such as the mummy’s tomb and a swamp in the British moorland stand out as highlights.
Theplot is quite predictable, especially in hindsight, but the movie deserves props for its surprisingly thoughtful themes.
With this film, Hammer put their distinctivespin onSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective.
The acting is also solid.
His take on the character is almost on par with Holmes, and they have an entertaining chemistry.
Lee is also great, but that goes without saying.
This cult classic offers a unique take on the vampire mythos.
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Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunteris essentially a hybrid of vampire horror and swashbuckling action.
Most of all, it stands out by experimenting with vampire tropes.
Here, different vampire bloodlines have different weaknesses that must be identified so you can destroy them.
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As Grost explains: “There are as many species of vampire as there are beasts of prey.”
Impressively, bothQuentin TarantinoandPeter Jacksonhavenamed the film as a favorite.
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