The complete hammer house of horror tales of terror from the legendary british film studio dvd. The british hammer film studios, mostly known for gothic horror flicks, made a lot of interesting films from the 50s to the 70s. The complete hammer house of horror rarely shows its age, and these four dvds offer an image that is a notch above broadcast quality. Showcased in its original fullscreen aspect ratio, the complete series appears here for the first time in stunning new high definition remasters made from the original film elements. In 1980, hammer took over the old hampden manor house in the heartland of england and produced a series of thirteen. Both ran for thirteen episodes, but the episodes in the later series would have longer running times 6973 minutes, less sex and violence boo and a recognisable star often american. All items are guaranteed, however some preowned garments may not correspond with the. Englands hammer studios are revered by legions of horror fans as one of the most important movie studios in the history of the film genre. Directed by robert young, tom clegg and don leaver. Staring denholm elliott, brian cox, peter cushing and pierce brosnan. Hammer house of horror complete collection dvd 1980.
House of horror traces the complete history of hammer films, from its early origins through to its golden era of classic horror movies, and presents a comprehensive overview of hammers importance and influence in world cinema. These are the known, theatrically released, featurelength films produced or coproduced by hammer studios. With nicholas ball, anna caldermarshall, christopher cazenove, peter cushing. Guardian of the abyss visitor from the grave two faces of evil mark of satan. The complete hammer house of horror 1980 synapse films. House of horror includes interviews with hammer stars christopher lee and peter cushing, detailed analysis of all hammers horror and fantasy films, and over 200 rare and exciting photographs and posters. Witching time thirteenth reunion rude awakening vol. Although it says it is the complete hammer films story, in fact it skims over the output of the bray studio years, which saw the production of scifi classics such as the quatermass films and effective little oddities such as xthe unknown. Each generation creates tales of horror stories that seep through the very heart of our collective fears. Hammer house of horror episode 09 the carpathian eagle. Silent scream children of the full moon carpathian eagle. A list of 163 films compiled on letterboxd, including the lady vanishes 1979, to the devil a daughter 1976, the legend of the 7 golden vampires 1974, shatter 1974 and man about the house 1974. Broadcasting on sky channel 317, virgin 149, freeview 70 and freesat 8, horror is the uks original channel dedicated to the dark side of cinema and television. Growing pains the house that bled to death charlie boy.
The complete hammer house of horror dvd daniel boone. Although hammer has become a name synonymous with horror movies, they also dabbled in television, the results of which can be found here. The complete hammer films story official creation books publication 1994 176 pages printed in the uk condition. By the mid 1970s, britains legendary hammer films had a tough time competing in the theatrical market, and would soon give up doing horror features altogether after proposing and announcing an array of failed projects. Complete hammer house of horror, the 5disc dvd set. Hammer house of horror is a british television series made in 1980.
Hammer films had their horror movie hayday in 19501970s. Share the complete hammer house of horror vhs, 2001 currently sold out. If every label in the business was as cool as synapse i would be a broke motherfucker. Synapse films has released the complete hammer house of horror, a fivedisc, thirteenepisode collection of the 1980 television horror anthology. These vary from witches, werewolves and ghosts to devilworship and voodoo. Fans immediately were drawn to regulars christopher lee unforgettable as hypnotic dracula and peter cushing as an intense, passionate dr. This british anthology series, which was produced by englands leading exporters of horror films, told tales of haunted houses, demons, ghosts, and other supernatural wonders. Featuring famous hammer alumni from both in front of and behind the cameras including hammer horror icon peter cushing and denholm elliott, and directors alan gibson and peter. Collectors edition on dvd 654930314593 from synapse films. Hammer house of horror episode 08 children of the full moon. A huge hit for itv, hammer house of horror boasts a consistently highcalibre cast including peter cushing, diana dors, denholm elliott, brian cox and sian phillips. Horror hammer house of horror will open its doors on blu.
Dear lord do i love me some horror films from hammer studios. Complete hammer house of horror, the dvd 1980 dvd empire. Included are all the gothichorror films, scifi, adventurefantasy and some others. The complete hammer house of horror vhs, 2001 for sale. The legendary hammer studios is recognized as the high watermark of the gothic macabre, creating some of the most chilling and recognizable horror films of all time. Hammer house of horror episode 01 witching time video. It isnt clear if any restoration work has been done to the film elements but they look well maintained and very clean. House on haunted hill full movie vincent price carol ohmart tcc ai color duration. The video synapse films brings us the complete series of hammer house of horror in a nice looking 1. Directed by alan gibson, peter sasdy and tom clegg, and starring pierce brosnan, peter cushing, brian cox and denholm elliott, comes the 5disc dvd set of. The complete hammer house of horror vhs, 2001 about this product. In 1980, hammer took over the old hampden manor house in the heartland of england and produced a series of thirteen horror stories to air on british television. Staring gary bond, richard pearson, dinah sheridan and james laurenson. Hammer house of horror complete series dated for home.
The series, produced by hammer films in 1980 consists of episodes running around 51 minutes each. Synapse recently jumped on the hammer train with the classic twins of evil and the love for the classic studio is continuing this september when they present hammer house of horror in its full, unedited glory. House of horror the complete hammer films book creation. This is a good book if all you want is a general overview of hammers film output, with the emphasis on horror. The legendary hammer studios is widely recognized as the high watermark of the gothic macabre, creating some of the most chilling and recognizable horror. All of the episodes in the complete hammer house of horror collection sport dolby digital mono tracks, true to the original airings twentyone years ago. Shorter works and television productions are listed separately. Tcc timeless classics now in color 156,016 views 1.
Buy the complete hammer house of horror dvd boxed set at. The british independent film company hammer productions was founded in 1934, and flourished in the mid1950s through the 70s with gothic horror films often based on classic literature characters and imaginative story fragments. However in the interim they made two tv series, this in 1980 and then hammer house of mystery and suspense in 1984. Synapse collects the complete hammer house of horror. Perfect october viewing for those looking for some classic u. With an eclectic mix of groundbreaking and genredefining content including niche, cult and box office movies along with fantasy, scifi and supernatural series, youll be entertained and terrified. Cannot be denied they produced their best output in the late 1950s to 1960s with those films centred round the iconic horror figures of dracula, frankenstein, the mummy and the like. The ultimate hammer filmography list, a list of films by. Every horror episode ever made by hammer film productions. Hammer house of horror i never watched any of the hammer house of horror anthology series until about a year ago, and was pleasantly surprised by the excellent story lines and above average acting. Directed by tom clegg, alan gibson and peter sasdy. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations.