Welcome to The House of Hammer!
Back in December when we unveiled Hammer Presents, Steve Rogers ended our conversation about the range by assuring us it was ‘only the beginning’. Turns out that was an understatement. Already in 2026 we’ve had news that an array of Hammer soundtracks, remastered and available on vinyl, will soon be available, beginning with music from The Curse of Frankenstein (1957).
And now we’re delighted to confirm another major new range. The House of Hammer represents ‘a massive undertaking’ that will see a succession of Blu-rays and accompanying booklets released on a regular basis, providing archive rarities, brand new, bespoke programmes and lavishly illustrated, in-depth articles.
Want to hear more? So did we! So went to ask Steve Rogers, head of product development, all about this exciting development…
Hammer News: You’ve been busy – again! So let’s go in with the essay question: What can you tell us about The House of Hammer?
SR: What we've put together is something brand new that shines a light – in both new writing and new documentaries – on all Hammer (horror and non-horror) alongside delving into the wider world of British horror films. It is the connective tissue between the Hammer Limited Collectors' Editions, Hammer Presents and much more besides.
The House of Hammer will be reflecting on Francis ‘better known as Michael’ Gough.
HN: And just to stress, this is nothing to do with the publication from the late 70s?
SR: All of us at Hammer love the original 1970s comic/magazine, but this is not a re-tread, it’s something completely new. The House of Hammer honours and respects what has come before but it’s something entirely fresh. The intention is to release several volumes a year.
HN: What can we expect to be covered in each release?
SR: It will vary greatly but there will be a mixture of new documentaries, articles and interviews that cover various aspects of Hammer and the world of British horror. Each release will contain two full Blu-rays of new programmes and rare content (including one feature-length documentary) and a 120-page book.
HN: Before we dive into specifics, can I ask how it came about?
SR: When we decided to develop the Hammer Presents range this was the next natural, evolutionary step: a new product for fans and collectors that would connect the two ranges and the many other things that we have under development at Hammer. We've been recording in the UK, Europe, Australia, the US and Canada for this project, it’s been very rewarding and we hope the fans will love it.
Cry of the Banshee is available as part of the Hammer Presents range and The House of Hammer will soon be examining the work in detail.
HN: And the question I always ask when something new emerges from the Hammer crypt… Will this impact on existing ranges? I’m thinking specifically about the Limited Collector's Edition Range and Hammer Presents.
SR: It will only impact the existing ranges in a wholly positive way – as I mentioned, this is the connective tissue between everything. We will be continuing to release both Hammer and non-Hammer films in brand new restoration boxsets, with all the additional features fans have become accustomed to.
HN: Thanks for this reassurance! Just before I start delving into specifics about the actual content, how will people be able to get hold of The House of Hammer?
SR: They can buy it directly from our website but it's also available via our usual retailers.
HN: Lovely. Thanks. Okay, I’m hoping this will be another essay question… In terms of Blu-ray content, what treasures are in store for Volume 1?
SR: Part one of a brand-new documentary on AIP, one of Hammer's main competitors in horror during 1960s and '70s. This one is actually so big we had to split it across the first two volumes (and each part itself is feature-length).
Alongside that we have a wonderful new documentary on Cornish horror (wherein current Cornish film-makers talk about their work and inspirations), a new documentary that looks at the change in censorship that happened in 1970, a cool new interview with make-up effects artists Dave and Lou Elsey, a new appreciation of Michael Gough's horror films, an archive interview with Roger Corman (to complement the AIP doc), a long-thought-missing Hammer short film from 1959 and lots more.
If you’re a fan of Cornish horrors like 1966’s The Plague of the Zombies (above), you may wish to visit The House of Hammer!
HN: And what riches await us in the accompanying booklet?
SR: Lots, the 120 page booklet includes articles on British horror outside Hammer, Hammer's non-horrors, AIP's Poe Cycle, the making of Cry of the Banshee, a reprint interview with Vincent Price from the early 1970s and the first in an ongoing series of articles from Dick Klemenesen, the man who produced The Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine for over fifty years and who has known all the key people at Hammer during that period.
Hammer has produced films spanning many genres, such as 1953’s sci-fi thriller, Spaceways (above) and this new range will reflect this aspect of the studio’s rich legacy.
HN: Finally, when you first mentioned this project to me, you were clearly thrilled by the prospect of everything it would offer. Forget (for a moment!) your role at Hammer, what excites you as a fan about The House of Hammer?
SR: As a fan? That I can see and read new content made specifically for me that complements and expands on not just the Hammer and Hammer Presents titles on my shelf, but my wider British horror collection also. It's what ties Cushing and Lee to Vincent Price, Michael Gough to Mark Jenkin – and the past to the future.
Well, it’s a future we’re very much looking forward to! Big thanks as ever to Steve Rogers for his time and insight. You can take a look at what’s available in the Hammer Presents range, and find out more about the new soundtracks we mentioned though one of our previous Q&As.
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