A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) German E-M-S Region 2 DVD | An exciting family-safe swashbuckler with a good cast and sets, but the plot is rather simple. Recommended for all. |
The Abominable Snowman (1957) UK DD-Video Region 0 DVD | Cushing
goes in search of the Yeti in this rather over-written but well
directed film that avoids becoming monster fodder. Partly recommended. |
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD | Andrew Keir stars in a curious take on the Mummy genre, avoiding all of the usual clichés, but never really working. Of interest. |
Brides of Dracula (1960) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | The least of Hammer's early gothics, good acting and direction is let down by a flawed script. Not recommended. |
Captain Clegg (1962) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | One of Hammer's best adventure films of the early 1960s, it forgoes action in favour of a well written plot. Recommended. |
Countess Dracula (1971) Network UK Region 2 DVD | A good idea, but a rather unimpressive Hammer production, a real sign of their decline in the 1970s. Not recommended. |
Curse
of Frankenstein (1957) UK Warner Brothers Region 2 DVD | Hammer's first
horror film with impressive production and a fantastic leading
duo. A very important film. A strong film, highly recommended film to all viewers. |
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) Sony UK Region 2 DVD | A rather 'by the numbers' take on the genre, but with some interesting ideas and a genuinely creepy mummy. Of interest. |
Curse of the Werewolf (1961) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | Well written, produced and acted, this is not a traditional Hammer horror title, but is certainly a very good film. Recommended. |
The Devil Rides Out (1968) Optimum UK Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | One of Hammer's best, with strong production, a good story, and good acting. Effectively scary. Highly recommended. |
Devil-Ship Pirates (1964) Sony US Region 1 DVD (Icons of Adventure Boxset) | A classic swashbuckler boasting its own ship but the U-rating and the simple script keep it from being perfect. Partially recommended to all. |
Dick Barton at Bay (1950) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A well written and exciting spy thriller with a slow build-up to a good climax. Partly recommended. |
Dick Barton Strikes Back (1949) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A gritty and dramatic spy thriller with a strong build-up to a slightly drawn out climax. Partly recommended. |
Dick Barton: Special Agent (1948) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A light hearted boys-own spy film with a rather predictable an unexciting plot. Of interest, but not recommended. |
Evil
of Frankenstein (1964) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | Suffers from a bad
looking monster, and relatively average performances - however
the plot is acceptable. Watchable but not recommended. |
Four Sided Triangle (1954) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A smart sci-fi script, but with a poor ending, this film benefits
from strong direction and heralds the Frankenstein films. Of interest to Hammer fans. |
Frankenstein
and the Monster from Hell (1974) German E-M-S Region 2 DVD | A a very good film
with a great script, a wonderfully dark, atmospheric
setting, and good performances by all. A recommended film to all Hammer fans. |
Frankenstein
Created Woman (1967) UK Warner Brothers Region 2 DVD | An interesting
concept, but an unexciting film. Partially recommended to Hammer fans. |
Frankenstein
Must be Destroyed (1969) UK Warner Brothers Region 2 DVD | A strong,
near-perfect script combine with top notch performances and great
production. Highly recommended to all. |
Hands of the Ripper (1971) UK Network Region 2 DVD | Hammer's generally cleverly written and well acted film is impressive although not so entertaining. Partly recommended. |
Hell is a City (1960) Anchor Bay US Region 1 DVD | Stanley Baker is a police officer on the trail of a killer in 1960s Manchester in this very realistic crime film from Val Guest. Recommended. |
The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | A comedy restart to the Frankenstein family is an obvious misfire and another wasted opportunity. Not recommended. |
The Kiss
of the Vampire
(1963) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | A surprisingly original gothic horror title with a clever script and some good production. Recommended to Hammer and gothic horror fans. |
The Lost Continent (1968) German E-M-S Region 2 DVD | Decent production and sets are let down by a terrible rushed script and poor editing. Not recommended. |
Mask of Dust (1954) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A motor-racing movie with more cars than plot. Very well edited together and with a good climax. Partly recommended. |
Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) German E-M-S Region 2 DVD | An early Hammer film with a fun swashbuckling plot and good cast/sets, but low budget means it is rather small scale. Partially recommended. |
The Mummy
(1959) UK Warner Brothers Region 2 DVD | An
impressive film from the beginning of Hammer's gothic cycle. All the
ingredients come together effectively. Recommended to all. |
The Mummy's Shroud
(1967) UK Momentum Region 2 DVD | An unoriginal story gets a lift from André Morell in the real role and John Gilling behind the camera. Partly recommended. |
Nightmare (1964) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | A well written psycho-thriller from Jimmy Sanger, strongly directed by Freddy Francis. Recommended. |
Paranoiac (1963) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | A cleverly written Jimmy Sangster thriller with some strong direction and a superb performance from Oliver Reed. Recommended. |
Phantom of the Opera (1962) US Universal Region 1 DVD (Hammer Horror Series Boxset) | More period romance than gothic horror, this film was unpopular at the time, but stands up well with a clever plot. Recommended to fans. |
Pirates of Blood River (1962) Sony US Region 1 DVD (Icons of Adventure Boxset) | An entertaining script allows for plenty of swashbuckling and there is some good direction and acting to help. Enjoyable and recommended. |
Plague of the Zombies (1966) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | Combine a tight script, some great acting and some impressive direction to make a Hammer gem. Highly recommended for Hammer fans. |
Quatermass 2 (1957) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A grim, conspiracy based sci-fi picture, much bigger than the first, with strong production and direction. Recommended to Hammer and sci-fi fans. |
Quatermass and the Pit (1967) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | One of Hammer's best: well acted and directed, and with a decent, if slightly rushed script. Highly recommended. |
The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | Based on the BBC TV series, this film marks Hammer's first real move into horror themes and is well directed by Val Guest. Partly recommended to Hammer and sci-fi fans. |
Rasputin the
Mad Monk (1966) US Anchor Bay Region 0 DVD | A stand-out Christopher Lee performance and impressive backing make this a very interesting film. A recommended film for all Hammer fans. |
The Reptile (1966) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | An unoriginal, but surprisingly well written and produced B-picture. Partly recommended. |
Revenge
of Frankenstein (1958) UK Columbia Region 2 DVD | Solid direction
and acting combine with a story that takes a new branch to the
traditional story. Recommended to Hammer fans. |
She (1965) UK Warner Brothers Region 2 DVD | Hammer's attempt at an adventure epic suffers from the low budget, but still boasts top cast and good looking sets. Partially recommended. |
Slave Girls (1967) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | Poorly scripted, obviously stage bound and with dull acting, Slave Girls has no redeeming features whatsoever. Not recommended. One of Hammer's worst. |
Spaceways (1953) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | An average detective film trying to capitalise on the space-race, boosted by a decent climax, but a poor ending. Not recommended. |
Strangers of Bombay (1960) Sony US Region 1 DVD (Icons of Adventure Boxset) | A rather mediocre script but some strong acting and directing at least make this film watchable. Of interest to fans of the Hammer adventures. |
Terror of the Tongs (1961) Sony US Region 1 DVD (Icons of Adventure Boxset) | Christopher Lee plays a sinister Chinaman in this enjoyable but rather poorly acted Hammer adventure. One for Hammer fans. |
To the Devil a Daughter (1976) Optimum UK Region 2 DVD (Ultimate Hammer Collection boxset) | Almost unrecognisable from the original book, and a simply terrible film overall, it was rightly Hammer's last horror. Not recommended. |
Twins of Evil (1971) UK Network Region 2 DVD | A mixed up, but daftly entertaining film with a strong Cushing performance in an unusually dark role. Recommended. |
Vampire Lovers (1970) Alan Young ITA Region 2 DVD | The first of Hammer's female vampire films is certainly their best, managing to be both erotic and scary. Recommended. |
The Witches (1966) UK Optimum Region 2 DVD | Nigel Kneale scripts this curious attempt to combine thriller with horror, but it never convinces as either. For Hammer completists. |
X the Unknown (1956) UK DD-Video Region 2 DVD | A solid B-picture, well written with good acting and directing and some geniunely tense scenes. Recommended to B-movie sci-fi fans. |