During a three-hour discussion on a recent episode of “The Empire Film Podcast,” Edgar Wright and Quentin Tarantino revealed the existence of their makeshift quarantine movie club over the last 9 months. As Wright explained, “It’s nice. We’ve kept in touch in a sort of way that cinephiles do. It’s been one of the very few blessings of this [pandemic], the chance to disappear down a rabbit hole with the hours indoors that we have.” Tarantino added, “Edgar is more social than I am. It’s a big deal that I’ve been talking to him these past 9 months.”
A bulk of the film club was curated by none other than Martin Scorsese, who sent Wright a recommendation list of nearly 50 British films that Scorsese considers personal favorites. In the five months Wright spent in lockdown before resuming production on “Last Night in Soho” — and before he received the...
A bulk of the film club was curated by none other than Martin Scorsese, who sent Wright a recommendation list of nearly 50 British films that Scorsese considers personal favorites. In the five months Wright spent in lockdown before resuming production on “Last Night in Soho” — and before he received the...
- 2/8/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Marc Buxton Oct 17, 2019
Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man...we're not talking about Universal. These are the best Hammer horror had to offer!
Halloween is here, and if any movie company speaks to that classic Halloween aesthetic, it’s Hammer Films. Back in the day, Hammer Films were the horror movies your parents didn’t want you to watch. With their constant bodice rippings, ample cleavage, vivid crimson blood, and lush atmospheric costumes and sets, Hammer was second only to Universal Pictures when it came to classic monsters and classic scares. Hell, they even briefly got involved in the kung fu craze.
But in addition to their dashingly handsome stars, gorgeous femme fatales, stunning musical scores, and eye popping sets, Hammer was known for its monsters!
So join us this Halloween season as we count down the thirteen greatest Hammer monsters to bite, rend, tear, stalk, pummel, and snarl their way into fans’ nightmares.
Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man...we're not talking about Universal. These are the best Hammer horror had to offer!
Halloween is here, and if any movie company speaks to that classic Halloween aesthetic, it’s Hammer Films. Back in the day, Hammer Films were the horror movies your parents didn’t want you to watch. With their constant bodice rippings, ample cleavage, vivid crimson blood, and lush atmospheric costumes and sets, Hammer was second only to Universal Pictures when it came to classic monsters and classic scares. Hell, they even briefly got involved in the kung fu craze.
But in addition to their dashingly handsome stars, gorgeous femme fatales, stunning musical scores, and eye popping sets, Hammer was known for its monsters!
So join us this Halloween season as we count down the thirteen greatest Hammer monsters to bite, rend, tear, stalk, pummel, and snarl their way into fans’ nightmares.
- 10/30/2016
- Den of Geek
Shock takes a brief, critical look at Hammer’s original 9-picture Dracula film series. When England’s Hammer Studios invested some of their capital and produced 1957’s full-color, full-blooded, adult-geared riff on the classic Universal horror film with Terrence Fisher’s The Curse Of Frankenstein, they changed the way we watch horror movies. Filled with sadism, cruelty, sexuality…
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- 6/10/2016
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, Michael Haffner, Sam Moffitt, and Tom Stockman
Peter Cushing, born on this day in 1913, was one of the most respected and important actors in the horror and fantasy film genres. To his many fans, the British star, who died in 1994, was known as ‘The Gentle Man of Horror’ and is recognized for his work with Hammer Films which began in the late 1950’s, but he had numerous memorable roles outside of Hammer. A topnotch actor who was able to deliver superb performances on a consistent basis, Peter Cushing also had range. He could play both the hero and the villain with ease.
Here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are Peter Cushing’s ten best roles:
Dr. Maitland
During the 1960s, Amicus Studios had a knack for borrowing from the pool of Hammer Studios actors and filmmakers to make their own Hammer-inspired films. While...
Peter Cushing, born on this day in 1913, was one of the most respected and important actors in the horror and fantasy film genres. To his many fans, the British star, who died in 1994, was known as ‘The Gentle Man of Horror’ and is recognized for his work with Hammer Films which began in the late 1950’s, but he had numerous memorable roles outside of Hammer. A topnotch actor who was able to deliver superb performances on a consistent basis, Peter Cushing also had range. He could play both the hero and the villain with ease.
Here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are Peter Cushing’s ten best roles:
Dr. Maitland
During the 1960s, Amicus Studios had a knack for borrowing from the pool of Hammer Studios actors and filmmakers to make their own Hammer-inspired films. While...
- 5/26/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
UK-based teacher, actor, musician and fearful film enthusiast Nigel Parkin presents a new Shock column charting covert perversion in classic horror films. Back in 1957 Hammer’s first foray into Gothic horror, Terrence Fisher’s The Curse Of Frankenstein, pushed the envelope of cinematic disgust as far as possible. Critics and censors found it ‘repulsive’, ‘degrading’ and…
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The post Parkin’s Pit of Perversion: Hammer’s The Curse Of Frankenstein appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
- 10/26/2015
- by Chris Alexander
- shocktillyoudrop.com
After handing out candy, scaring trick or treaters, or camping out on your couch with a big bowl of candy corn, New York City area horror hounds can continue their Halloween celebrations by heading to Brooklyn’s Nitehawk Cinema for the second annual A Nite to Dismember scary movie marathon that begins at the witching hour and will feature sequels of the direct and indirect variety.
The event runs from midnight to noon on November 1st and will include costume contents, drink specials, trivia, a free breakfast, and more, all in addition to the screenings of the following five horror films:
Evil Dead II The Bride of Frankenstein Friday the 13th Part 2 Dracula: Prince of Darkness The Return of the Living Dead
Tickets can be purchased for $50.00 apiece at:
http://www.nitehawkcinema.com/movie/a-nite-to-dismember-2014/
“Rating: R
Run Time: 432 minutes
Director: Sam Raimi, James Whale, Steve Miner, Terrence Fisher,...
The event runs from midnight to noon on November 1st and will include costume contents, drink specials, trivia, a free breakfast, and more, all in addition to the screenings of the following five horror films:
Evil Dead II The Bride of Frankenstein Friday the 13th Part 2 Dracula: Prince of Darkness The Return of the Living Dead
Tickets can be purchased for $50.00 apiece at:
http://www.nitehawkcinema.com/movie/a-nite-to-dismember-2014/
“Rating: R
Run Time: 432 minutes
Director: Sam Raimi, James Whale, Steve Miner, Terrence Fisher,...
- 9/5/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, Michael Haffner, Sam Moffitt, and Tom Stockman
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Peter Cushing (1913-1994) was one of the most respected and important actors in the horror and fantasy film genres. To his many fans, the British star was known as ‘The Gentle Man of Horror’ and is recognized for his work with Hammer Films which began in the late 1950’s, but he had numerous memorable roles outside of Hammer. A topnotch actor who was able to deliver superb performances on a consistent basis, Peter Cushing also had range. He could play both the hero and the villain with ease.
Super-8 Peter Cushing Movie Madness takes place February 4th at The Way Out Club in St. Louis and will be a great way to celebrate the actor’s career. The event is on February 4th beginning at 8pm. Condensed versions (average length:...
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Peter Cushing (1913-1994) was one of the most respected and important actors in the horror and fantasy film genres. To his many fans, the British star was known as ‘The Gentle Man of Horror’ and is recognized for his work with Hammer Films which began in the late 1950’s, but he had numerous memorable roles outside of Hammer. A topnotch actor who was able to deliver superb performances on a consistent basis, Peter Cushing also had range. He could play both the hero and the villain with ease.
Super-8 Peter Cushing Movie Madness takes place February 4th at The Way Out Club in St. Louis and will be a great way to celebrate the actor’s career. The event is on February 4th beginning at 8pm. Condensed versions (average length:...
- 1/28/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Millennium Entertainment has revealed the special features and key art for the forthcoming release of Hammer’s classic Dracula: Prince Of Darkness, starring the immortal Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley and Andrew Keir. The 1966 film came from director Terrence Fisher, and will join your Blu-Ray collection on September 3rd. You can pre-order it from Amazon for just $19.99 today.
Here are the special features:
Audio commentary with Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Suzan Farmer and Francis Matthews Exclusive still gallery (Never Before Released!) Restored original trailer Dracula: Prince of Darkness restoration comparison Super 8Mm behind-the-scenes footage Brand new documentary- “Back to Black” World of Hammer Episode: “Hammer Stars: Christopher Lee” Printed Memorabilia perfect for every classic Hammer fan out there...
Here are the special features:
Audio commentary with Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Suzan Farmer and Francis Matthews Exclusive still gallery (Never Before Released!) Restored original trailer Dracula: Prince of Darkness restoration comparison Super 8Mm behind-the-scenes footage Brand new documentary- “Back to Black” World of Hammer Episode: “Hammer Stars: Christopher Lee” Printed Memorabilia perfect for every classic Hammer fan out there...
- 7/3/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The legendary Tom Courtenay delivers a star-making turn as William Terrence Fisher in John Schlesinger's Billy Liar (1963), one of the most memorable and universally acclaimed films of the Swinging Sixties. Now, thanks to StudioCanal, Schlesinger's surrealist kitchen sink drama finally comes to Blu-ray to celebrate the film's 50th Anniversary. To commemorate this very special rerelease of a bona fide British classic, we've kindly been provided with Three Blu-ray copies of Billy Liar to give away to our readers. This is an exclusive competition for our Facebook and Twitter fans, so if you haven't already, 'Like' us at facebook.com/CineVueUK or follow us @CineVue before answering the question below.
Running from an unsympathetic working-class family, a pair of demanding fiancées and an insecure job at an undertakers, Billy (Courtenay) escapes the everyday - Walter Mitty-like - into a world of fantasy where he can realise his dream ambitions. As...
Running from an unsympathetic working-class family, a pair of demanding fiancées and an insecure job at an undertakers, Billy (Courtenay) escapes the everyday - Walter Mitty-like - into a world of fantasy where he can realise his dream ambitions. As...
- 5/9/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Monsters. I am such a sucker for monsters. Ever since childhood I have been frightened by them out of all proportion. I had monsters under the bed, in the wardrobe – even in the toilet (Thank you Ghoulies 3!). And that is what a good monster should do – it should frighten the crap out of you, otherwise what’s the point?
The list below mixes the best of classic oldie and classic modern monsters to produce a cavalcade of nightmare inducing fiends who are wont to sneak into your dreams when you least expect it and give you an absolute blinder of a nightmare. Trust me, I have had these characters frequent my dream time on several occasions and well, you just have to ask my psychiatrist what effect it has had on my poor tortured mind…
All joking aside, welcome to my world of nightmares: 10 classic movie monsters that will haunt your dreams.
The list below mixes the best of classic oldie and classic modern monsters to produce a cavalcade of nightmare inducing fiends who are wont to sneak into your dreams when you least expect it and give you an absolute blinder of a nightmare. Trust me, I have had these characters frequent my dream time on several occasions and well, you just have to ask my psychiatrist what effect it has had on my poor tortured mind…
All joking aside, welcome to my world of nightmares: 10 classic movie monsters that will haunt your dreams.
- 1/31/2013
- by Clare Simpson
- Obsessed with Film
Note: This is the second article in this series of posts. Click here to see the first entry.
Every year I spend the majority of the month of October watching as many horror movies as I possibly can. So I decided to take it upon myself to list off the greatest horror movies ever made. I felt the need to break up the list into several categories. You see, usually when people ask me for recommendations of what horror films they should see, they still have some idea of what sub genre they are interested in watching. So as appose to having one big jumbled list, I’ve broken it down to help with those looking for recommendations in a specific area. Please Note: by the end of the month, the last entry in this series will include a list of what I think are without a doubt, the 31 greatest horror movies ever made.
Every year I spend the majority of the month of October watching as many horror movies as I possibly can. So I decided to take it upon myself to list off the greatest horror movies ever made. I felt the need to break up the list into several categories. You see, usually when people ask me for recommendations of what horror films they should see, they still have some idea of what sub genre they are interested in watching. So as appose to having one big jumbled list, I’ve broken it down to help with those looking for recommendations in a specific area. Please Note: by the end of the month, the last entry in this series will include a list of what I think are without a doubt, the 31 greatest horror movies ever made.
- 10/4/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
For the horror buff, Fall is the best time of the year. The air is crisp, the leaves are falling and a feeling of death hangs on the air. Here at Sound on Sight we have some of the biggest horror fans you can find. We are continually showcasing the best of genre cinema, so we’ve decided to put our horror knowledge and passion to the test in a horror watching contest. Each week in October, Ricky D, James Merolla and Justine Smith will post a list of the horror films they have watched. By the end of the month, the person who has seen the most films wins. Prize Tbd.
Ricky D – 14 Viewings
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The Exorcist
Directed by William Friedkin
One of the few horror films that really gets under my skin. Essential viewing for any cinephile.
The Exorcist 3
Directed by William Peter Blatty
William Peter Blatty,...
Ricky D – 14 Viewings
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Purchase
The Exorcist
Directed by William Friedkin
One of the few horror films that really gets under my skin. Essential viewing for any cinephile.
The Exorcist 3
Directed by William Peter Blatty
William Peter Blatty,...
- 10/4/2011
- by Justine
- SoundOnSight
The U.K. isn't exactly known as a prime breeding ground for horror directors, but there are some notable category leaders who prefer tea over coffee: the legendary Alfred Hitchcock (The Birds), along with James Whale (Frankenstein), Terrence Fisher (Curse of Frankenstein), and the directors from the Hammer House of Horror. But if you think all the U.K. greats are in the grave, you're dead wrong. There's a thriving batch of...
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