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To say there’s been a lot going on at Hammer recently would be a little like pointing out that Count Dracula is partial to a drop of blood or two. With the launch of major new lines, the resurrection of an old favourite and some exciting additions to the ongoing Limited Collector's Edition range, the past few months have seen a feast of great releases with a truly mouthwatering choice of offerings.
We’re here to bring you all the latest on the new releases we hope you’ll love. It’s a fantastic time to be a fan of Hammer, horror or simply good cinema in general. Here’s why...
When Hammer Presents was unveiled back in December, the team promised an eclectic range that would excite and possibly surprise fans of horror. Sure enough, it’s already delivered gems like Cry of the Banshee (1970) and overlooked treasures including Doctor Blood’s Coffin (1961) and The Snake Woman (1961). But the next film in the range represents the most controversial, daring and downright horrific to date. It’s a movie that somehow contrives to be simultaneously baffling, bizarre and brilliant. It’s dreamlike. It’s nightmarish. It’s Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971).
We’re delighted to confirm that the next release in our Limited Collector's Edition range will be the science-horror, X the Unknown (1956). If you’re a fan of the Quatermass franchise, 50s thrillers with a fantastical twist, or Hammer horror in general, this one’s for you! Aside from being a rattling good movie loaded with action and suspense, it represents a hugely important step in Hammer’s evolution into a powerhouse of the horror genre.
Vincent Price has been hailed as ‘the King of horror’ and remains one of the genre’s most celebrated stars. The fact he never appeared in a Hammer movie has always seemed like a strange and reluctant quirk of cinema. These two titans of terror feel like such a natural pairing that it’s entirely appropriate he’s finally entering the Hammer House of Horror courtesy of Cry of the Banshee (1970), the first movie released in the fledgling Hammer Presents range. To celebrate his long overdue arrival we’re taking a whistle-stop tour of his life and career. From saint to sinner, witchfinder to kitsch fraudster, his roles were wildly varied. But in terms of delivering astonishing twists, none came close to his adventures in real life. This then, is a beginner’s guide to Vincent Price.
We’re delighted to confirm that after languishing out of print for decades and remaining unobtainable for the vast majority of fans, The Hammer Horror Omnibus: Volumes 1 & 2 are finally available to own and enjoy once more. These much-loved books will live again with striking new artwork and brand new forewords and afterwords complementing the novelisations of eight Hammer classics.