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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...
Here at Hammer News we’re delighted to confirm that the next movie to be restored and released by Hammer Films will be The Quatermass Xperiment (1955), one of the company’s best-loved, most significant and high-impact productions.
If you’re a fan of Hammer Horror, you already know the thrill of discovering a cult classic in pristine condition. And for those just diving into the world of Gothic chills and vintage genre cinema, you're in for a treat. We're lifting the curtain on our Limited Collector’s Edition Range, a project that’s part restoration, part celebration, and all about honouring the legacy of Hammer in its most definitive form.
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.