There’s absolutely no denying it, horror is undergoing a thrilling new renaissance in all forms. Fresh from an awards season dominated by films like stunning original films Sinners and Weapons, there couldn’t be a better time for The House of Hammer. Each issue of this all-new curated compendium will celebrate Britain’s rich horror heritage, pairing that exploration with content to complement the ongoing restorations and collector’s editions across the Hammer Films and Hammer Presents initiatives.
Created for collectors, cinephiles, and lovers of genre cinema, The House of Hammer is both a tribute to Hammer’s remarkable past and a celebration of wider British horror, both past and present – from Van Helsing and Dracula to Dr. Phibes and Matthew Hopkins.
Watch a trailer for volume one in the player below:
A multi-format experience that blends print, video and visuals – each exciting instalment of The House of Hammer takes film and horror enthusiasts on a journey through the extensive Hammer library and beyond, boasting never-before-seen and newly created material; from documentaries and short films, to exclusives and a look behind-the-curtain into the filmmaking process – all accompanied by a 120-page book featuring filmmaker profiles, making-of stories, and more…
Highlights in the first volume of The House of Hammer include:
- The Land Demands Blood
An examination of the work of contemporary Cornish filmmakers like Bait’s Mark Jenkin, and the fundamental connection between Cornwall’s landscape and British horror films such as Hammer Presents title Doctor Blood’s Coffin. - Masques, Monsters and Madmen
Part 1 of a new, feature-length documentary about AIP, one of Hammer’s main competitors in ’60s/’70s British horror. - Deep Cuts
A documentary about the landmark censorship changes in the 1970s when the X-certificate was raised to over 18, leading to a wave of provocative films that pushed the boundaries of what audiences could see on screen. - Ticket to Happiness
A recently recovered (and long thought lost) 1959 Hammer short, newly restored in 2K. - A 120-page book featuring new articles on the making of Cry of the Banshee, an exploration of the British horror genre, AIP and Roger Corman’s ‘Poe Cycle’ of films starring Vincent Price, a profile of British indie horror filmmakers Caralan Productions, Hammer’s films outside of the horror genre, and an archive interview with Vincent Price.
- Plus, trailers, unseen images, and so much more.
The House of Hammer is an essential series for cinephiles and genre film lovers alike. We invite you in… explore, get comfortable, and sink your teeth into Hammer’s new ongoing series. Pre-order your copy of Volume One director from the Hammer Films website.
