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Barbara Payton: Hollywood, Hammer and Playing the Cards

As the newly restored, 4K edition of Four Sided Triangle (1953) becomes available, we look on the final years and movies of its leading lady, Barbara Payton. We celebrate the remarkable presence she brought to her two Hammer outings and pause to reassess what made her such a remarkable performer.

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Re-opening: Fanatic

Hammer’s horror-thriller, Fanatic (1965), known in the US as Die! Die! My Darling!, was released in March, 1965. We celebrate its sixtieth anniversary with a frank but affectionate look at what makes it such a fabulous, albeit flawed diamond of a film.

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Shatter is back!

We’re delighted to confirm that the next title to be restored and released by Hammer Films will be Shatter (1974), an action thriller starring Stuart Whitman, Ti Lung, Lily Li and Peter Cushing. Expect international intrigue, mystery and martial arts aplenty!

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The Curious Case of A Man on the Beach

The film archives of Hammer Studios contain many unexpected treasures, and a gorgeous, gritty featurette from 1955 is certainly one of its most intriguing. A Man on the Beach is an often overlooked and fascinating thriller, but is its biggest mystery a twist that wasn’t in the script?

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Four Sided Triangle In Pictures

The 4K restoration of Four Sided Triangle (1953) is available to pre-order now.  Our latest look at the film is a pictorial feature including rare production shots, behind the scenes photos and moments from the movie which hold a special visual significance.

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