Hammer Horror Appreciation Thread!

[Dark Mark]

Dozens of horror movies produced by Britain's Hammer studios are to be restored for their release on Blu-Ray.

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[Vampira_Re-Animated]

I'd never forget seeing the Hammer Horror version of Dracula where the Count doesn't have an Eastern European accent but a British one

[Vlad The Impaler]

As part of Disturbing Films' Vampire Week check out my review of Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970).

[CountOrlok]

Originally Posted by Vlad The Impaler

As part of Disturbing Films' Vampire Week check out my review of Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970).

I agree with the "hit and miss" comment. It's my least favourite of the Hammer Draculas I've seen. Horror, Brides, Prince of Darkness, Scars and A.D. 1972 I liked more (I don't think I've seen Risen from the Grave, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires or Satanic Rites, will have to get around to that).

I can't really pick a favourite since I like them all, but out of all of them I've seen Horror and A.D. 1972 the most. Dracula A.D. 1972 is very underrated IMO.

[Vlad The Impaler]

Originally Posted by CountOrlok

I agree with the "hit and miss" comment. It's my least favourite of the Hammer Draculas I've seen. Horror, Brides, Prince of Darkness, Scars and A.D. 1972 I liked more (I don't think I've seen Risen from the Grave, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires or Satanic Rites, will have to get around to that).

I can't really pick a favourite since I like them all, but out of all of them I've seen Horror and A.D. 1972 the most. Dracula A.D. 1972 is very underrated IMO.

'Horror', 'Prince of Darkness' and 'Risen' are the ones I really like. The rest of the series is pretty meh for me. I think Hammer's Frankenstein franchise was a lot stronger overall. 'Curse', 'Revenge' and 'Destroyed' are all great. 'Created Woman' is solid too. 'Evil' is fucking terrible and I need to re-valuate 'Monster from Hell'. I don't remember too well 'Horror' with Ralph Bates in the role.

My reviews of The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) and Frankenstein Created Woman (1967).

[CountOrlok]

Originally Posted by Vlad The Impaler

'Horror', 'Prince of Darkness' and 'Risen' are the ones I really like. The rest of the series is pretty meh for me. I think Hammer's Frankenstein franchise was a lot stronger overall. 'Curse', 'Revenge' and 'Destroyed' are all great. 'Created Woman' is solid too. 'Evil' is fucking terrible and I need to re-valuate 'Monster from Hell'. I don't remember too well 'Horror' with Ralph Bates in the role.

My reviews of The Revenge of Frankenstein (195 and Frankenstein Created Woman (1967).

I liked 'Curse', haven't seen the others yet, though. What do you think about the Mummy series?

[Vlad The Impaler]

Originally Posted by CountOrlok

I liked 'Curse', haven't seen the others yet, though. What do you think about the Mummy series?

I much prefer the '59 Hammer version of 'The Mummy' to the '32 Universal one which is insanely boring. I haven't actually seen any of the other Mummy films from either the Universal or Hammer franchises. All the other instalments are unrelated to the originals. I will have to check them out someday.

[CountOrlok]

Originally Posted by Vlad The Impaler

I much prefer the '59 Hammer version of 'The Mummy' to the '32 Universal one which is insanely boring.

haha, yes, I definitely agree on that.