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When Hammer released their production of Horror of Dracula on 8th May, 1958, they redefined not only Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, but also the […]
Valerie Gaunt, known for two short but important Hammer roles, was born on the 9th of July, 1932 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. With her acting […]
The Devil Rides Out was released by Hammer on the 7th of July, 1968, granting Christopher Lee a rare opportunity to play the hero. […]
Hazel Court was born in Sutton Coldfield, England on the 10th of February, 1926, and studied drama in nearby Birmingham. Making her screen debut […]
Montague Rhodes James, the celebrated English author of antiquarian ghost stories, was born on the 1st of August, 1862. Although an extremely learned and […]
Actress Suzan Farmer, known in horror circles for her roles in several Hammer classics, was born on the 16th of June 1942. A combination […]
Hammer’s She, adapted from the novel by H Rider Haggard, was released on 18th April, 1965. Starring Ursula Andress, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and […]
