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By the end of the 1950s Hammer had become closely identified with horror, an association that endures well over half a century later. But the company’s early days were characterised by a profusion of genres. As Hammer continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary, we examine its origins through the prism of genre and a few long-forgotten gems.
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.
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.
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!
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?