Hosted by Hooked On Horror's own Adam Williams and Mike Murphy, this six-episode podcast series takes a look back on the incredibly rich history of Hammer Films. Each episode will pull focus to a pinnacle film that helped turn Hammer Films into a household name, and shape the horror genre into what it is today.
Each episode features a walkthrough of our chosen film complete with background on both Hammer Films and the film itself, contextualised history, behind the scenes stories and facts, our own experiences and a few choice pop culture references.
This is made for old and new Hammer Horror fans alike.
Episode One: Making A Monster
For Episode One we will be looking at the 1957 film The Curse of Frankenstein. The film that arguably started the 'Golden Era' for Hammer Horror.
"While awaiting execution for murder, Baron Victor Frankenstein tells the story of a creature he built and brought to life - only for it to behave not as he intended."
Episode Two: Hammer de Nacht
For Episode Two we will be looking at the 1958 film Dracula. A fresh adaptation of Bram Stoker's original novel that truly cemented Christopher Lee as a horror legend.
"When Jonathan Harker rouses the ire of Count Dracula for accepting a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, his friend Dr. Van Helsing pursues the predatory villain."
Episode Three: Horror Under Wraps
For Episode Three we will be looking at the 1959 film The Mummy. The first official remake of Universal's 1932 film.
"Three archaeologists uncover the sarcophagus of Princess Ananka despite being warned of a curse. The situation regresses when one of them awakens Kharis, who was entombed alive to guard the princess."
Episode Four: A Tale Of
Two Sides
for Episode Four we will be looking at the 1960 film The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll. Hammer Films' second adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'.
"After becoming aware of his wife's affair, Dr Jekyll invents a chemical potion in order to understand the depth of the human mind and transforms himself into a handsome but brutal person."