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To celebrate the release of The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) and Quatermass 2 (1957), in this special feature we examine the Quatermass impact. How did this planet-saving scientist affect the sci-fi that followed him? What went before his debut? And was his influence really that great?
It seems like the old aphorism is true. You wait years for an iconic alien threat in 4K, and then two come along in relatively quick succession. Yes! Here at Hammer News we’re delighted to confirm that the next release in Hammer’s Limited Collector’s Edition Range is the acclaimed Quatermass 2 (1957), featuring the return of Brian Donlevy as Bernard Quatermass.
We spoke to Hammer’s Steve Rogers, one of the people responsible for this latest release, about the film itself, its impact, additional material and much more.
The Forgotten Faces of Hammer is an occasional series in which we shine a light on actors whose achievements with the studio have slipped into undeserved obscurity. We begin by focussing on the star of what was Hammer’s most expensive production at the time of its release… the woman who brought the mighty and magnificent She (1965) to life 60 years ago: Ursula Andress.
As part of our celebrations for Hammer’s 90th anniversary, we’re looking back on the studio’s infancy with a particular eye on its use of genre. In part one we traced its pre-war adventures. Now we turn our attention to the make-or-break forties and see how some of Hammer’s less heralded titles saved the day and paved the way for exciting new eras.
The short-term and long-term impact of the seminal 6-part serial is relatively well-known. Tales of pubs emptying and streets becoming deserted before the start of each new episode have become as familiar as campfire stories. The production is now deemed so significant that its ramifications are covered in media courses...