Synopsis
The Horror of Hammer (2001) presents a compilation of theatrical trailers drawn from the extensive catalogue of Hammer Film Productions, showcasing key titles across its horror and fantasy output. As the material unfolds, recurring imagery, star personas, and promotional techniques reveal the studio’s evolving identity and its approach to reimagining classic genre figures. This documentary compilation blends archival footage, genre iconography, and historical context in an examination of studio branding, audience appeal, and the enduring influence of Hammer horror.
Selected disc options for The Horror of Hammer
| Extras | All Day DVD-0/US/OOP 2001 |
|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Ted Newsom and Gary H. Smith, Moderated by Stuart Galbraith IV | has extra |
| Beauties and Beasts - Vintage Promo for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) | has extra |
| Prince of Terror - Vintage Promo for Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) | has extra |
| US Theatrical Trailer for The Brides of Dracula (1960) | has extra |
| TV Spot for Countess Dracula (1971) | has extra |
| TV Spot for Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) | has extra |
| TV Spot for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) | has extra |
Notes
- All Day’s DVD includes a 4-page booklet with writing by David Kalat. It contains 52 Hammer Films trailers:
- The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
- The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
- The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)
- Frankenstein Created Woman (1967)
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)
- The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974)
- The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas (1957)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
- The Creeping Unknown (1955)
- Enemy from Space (1957)
- Five Million Years to Earth (1967)
- X the Unknown (1956)
- These Are the Damned (1962)
- One Million Years B.C. (1966)
- When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)
- Creatures the World Forgot (1971)
- The Old Dark House (1963)
- Nightmare (1964)
- The Devil’s Own (1966)
- The Devil’s Bride (1968)
- To the Devil a Daughter (1976)
- The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)
- The Mummy (1959)
- The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964)
- The Mummy’s Shroud (1967)
- Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb (1971)
- Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)
- The Reptile (1966)
- The Stranglers of Bombay (1959)
- The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)
- The Gorgon (1964)
- Night Creatures (1962)
- The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
- House of Fright (1960)
- Doctor Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971)
- Horror of Dracula (1958)
- The Brides of Dracula (1960)
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)
- Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)
- Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
- The Scars of Dracula (1970)
- Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
- Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride (1973)
- The Kiss of the Vampire (1963)
- Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter (1974)
- The Vampire Lovers (1970)
- Lust for a Vampire (1971)
- Twins of Evil (1971)
- Vampire Circus (1972) / Countess Dracula (1971)
- The 7 Brothers Meet Dracula (1974)
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Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
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Beauties and Beasts (3:23) -
Prince of Terror (4:12)
| Presentation | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Ted Newsom and Gary H. Smith, Moderated by Stuart Galbraith IV All Day DVD |
| Beauties and Beasts - Vintage Promo for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) All Day DVD | |
| Prince of Terror - Vintage Promo for Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) All Day DVD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer for The Brides of Dracula (1960) All Day DVD | |
| TV Spot for Countess Dracula (1971) All Day DVD | |
| TV Spot for Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) All Day DVD | |
| TV Spot for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) All Day DVD |