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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960)
One of the chief defining characteristics of Hammer’s initial run of Gothic horrors in the late 50’s and early 60’s is the resistance to produce traditional, straightforward, or even faithful updates to horror’s canon of literary and cinematic monsters. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, Christopher Lee, Dawn Addams, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hammer, horror, Oliver Reed, Paul Massie, Terence Fisher
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The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
It’s possible that The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) is Hammer’s best Frankenstein movie. This is a high bar to clear – from 1957 through 1974, the Peter Cushing-led series is for the most part more interesting and intelligent than the … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Eunice Gayson, Francis Matthews, Frankenstein, Hammer, horror, Michael Gwynn, Peter Cushing, Terence Fisher
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
Although it’s been available in Blu-Ray format for some time in the U.K., Hammer Films’ sole adventure with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective is now available in high definition in the U.S., on a limited edition from Twilight Time. … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Andre Morell, Christopher Lee, Hammer, horror, Killer Dog, Mystery, Peter Cushing, Sherlock Holmes, Terence Fisher
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