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The House Of Hammer Podcast - A Definitive Guide Of The Films, The Figures & The Folklore Of One Of The 20th Century’s Greatest Cinematic Legacies Brought to you by Adam Roche, Ben Taylorson, Cev Moore, Philip Gwynne Jones and Smokey
Listen on Apple PodcastsThe fifth in the Hammer Frankenstein series. But, is it criminally underrated, or should it be thrown into the inevitable fire? Whose side are you on? Ours or Peter Cushing? “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells The links you think you’ll need are here & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
As Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is approaching, here's a chance to hear Ben going though the more surprising instances of the Baron and his pet project... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
It's the winter of 1968 and what better way to stay warm than watching a creature of the night stuck under a big old pile of ice? But wait! All is not what it seams as there's been much bloodshed and bells rung as the creepy count gets up to his dark deeds AGAIN! It's definitely all going to go well for him this time round right? RIGHT?? Either way, the lads are here to see what all the fuss is about, try on some holy robes for size and meet the nobility with a couple of Joans. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mirroring the release of The Devil Rides Out and The Lost Continent, Cev's piloting this one a week later and with Adam already overboard, it looks like the whole crew are in for some choppy waters! Philip does the decent thing and takes to the library while Smokey attempts to anchor all the proceedings in the crew room below decks.1968s The Lost Continent features a dizzying array of dottiness that has ensured it has as many lovers as it does haters. Batten down the hatches, this could be rough and a bit saucy. “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Upon its UK release in July 1968, The Devil Rides Out did not exactly set the world on fire and did even worse when it made it to the US, but sometimes the world simply needs time to catch up with art. Now it's generally considered to be one of the crown jewels of Hammer although opinions may still differ to this day... Adam is the ringleader in this Circus Maximus of an episode that covers a certain Sir, Satan, Scribbling, and Skateboarding. Those of a nervous or God fearing disposition, you have been warned... “The House Of Hammer Theme” by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Through their early years, Hammer had some fine successes with cheaply adapting BBC properties to the big screen with The Quatermass Xperiment being their most successful of them all, but by the time the grumpy professor had come along, the formula had already proven to be a winner thanks to a certain radio detective... “The House Of Hammer Theme” by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
In the past, Adam has had the pleasure of trying to wrap his head around old money. This time, thanks to Wings Of Danger, Ben is here to bring up a much older kind of money whilst reminiscing about his life of crime... “The House Of Hammer Theme” by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Ever wondered what it would be liked to be whisked away to a land full of beautiful but sometimes violent women? Well, wonder no more, because Hammer have you covered! Who will emerge victorious? Just how magical can a Rhino be? And who has got the horn? “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you’ll need & more https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Who would've thought that Watch It, Sailor! would ever make it onto a a Blu Ray release? We're now through the looking glass and living in strange times indeed and Philip's here with one of his many highlights from one of the most shoutiest 'comedies' ever committed to film... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
There's been some odd interpretations of Stevenson's classic novella over the last century and Hammer have had their fare share in some of the oddest. Cev's here with a quick look at them along with some others. “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Phil Shatner's here to guide you through Room 117 - The Vengeance Of She. The sequel the world had been crying out for since the 1965 blockbuster She*. Will this be an Empire Strikes Back, a Temple Of Doom or even a Godfather II or will it be a Speed 2 or Son Of The Mask?There might well be a lively discussion ahead... Elsewhere, Cev has the most fun on four wheels by far whilst Smokey quietly weeps into his cans at losing a great love.*Nobody was ever crying out for a sequel, the least of which would be Cev. “The House Of Hammer Theme” by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
"Scouse". What is it? Can you eat it? Can you drink it? Can you drive it to the corner shop for a bottle and a pack of 20? Here's Smokey with exactly what a "Scouse" am... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
It's time for some Hollywood royalty again as Bette Davis comes back to have another go at driving everyone mad not only behind the scenes, but also in front of them this time.As well as The Anniversary, Adam brings you more on the comeback queen whilst Philip gets a bit patchy... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sometimes Hammer Films were the cutting edge of film making and others definitely facing the wrong way. It's always handy to look at where the studio fitted in the surrounding film landscape. As such, Cev's here to assess their late 50's comedies, mostly focusing on 1958.
As the final Hammer Robin Hood feature has been covered here at the house, Smokey's here with a reminder of those pointy little sticks that King Harold's optician hated so much... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
1967's Christmas release A Challenge For Robin Hood was designed as a fun for all the family crowd pleaser and it's Hammer's very last big screen visit to Sherwood Forest as well as the last film to see men in tights until Mel Brooks thought they were a good idea. Will it be a cause for celebration or are the lads going to miss running through the trees to the castle? There's only one way to find out! “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
The upcoming episode on "A Challenge For Robin Hood" is the last Hammer feature about that forest based rapscallion and therefore the last time the good king would be mentioned too, so here's Cev with a potted history of the king that never met the bandit that never existed... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
In Stolen Face, Dr. Philip Ritter has some questionable ideas when it comes to boundaries. Who better to look at how far questionable can be pushed than a man that has none? Here's Smokey, just Smokey... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Professor Quatermass is back! This guy just can't catch a break, there are more space wibbly's to deal with. But before all that we have to deal with sneaky devils, acoustic occurrences and one of the hardest goodbyes, we have ever had to do. “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells The links you think you’ll need are here & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
X - The Unknown is Hammer's answer to Quatermass while Nigel Kneale would come and play with them again. It has a throwaway line in its super sci-fi script that really made Cev's ears prick up... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Logo by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
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