Despite making more vampire movies than you can shake a rubber bat at, Hammer Studio could never be accused of resting on their laurels. Be
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Abigail (2024) – Review
I don’t know if you’ve noticed it or not, but vicious killers that take the form of sweet, unassuming little girls has become weirdly prominent
Blood Red Sky (2021) – Review
Vampires are such versatile creatures. Starting as refined predators that lurked in dusty old castles in Transylvania and eventually spreading into the modern world like
30 Days Of Night (2007) – Review
In 2007, a mere year before Twilight turned the popular view of cinematic vampires into glittery navel gazers who play baseball and yearn for high
The Last Voyage Of The Demeter (2023) – Review
Adaptations and variations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula are ten a penny, in fact, I’d go as far to say that there’s probably been more cinematic
Martin (1977) – Review
George A. Romero had already earned himself a reputation for adding an original spin on classic horror tropes thanks to his bold reinvention of the
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter (1999) – Review
When embarking on fashioning a sequel, there’s usually two paths you can go down – either do something completely new or honor the original as
A Return To Salem’s Lot (1987) – Review
During the Stephen King explosion of the 1980s, the majority of the gaggle of filmmakers who lined up to translate the author’s words onto the
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999) – Review
When it comes to the convyer belt of slapdash sequels that Dimension put out over the years, surely the most frustrating must be their continuation
Creepshow – Season 4, Episode 4: Meet The Belaskos/Cheat Code (2023) – Review
The balance of humour in your average episode of Creepshow can vary a suprising amount and while there’s always something of a cruel, sardonic streak
Near Dark (1987) – Review
For all the glorious gifts it selflessly gave us, it’s still utterly unfathomable to me that ridiculously stylish vampire/western Near Dark isn’t as universally adored
Renfield (2023) – Review
Throughout his lengthy career of being one of Hollywood’s most endearing whackjobs, Nicolas Cage has played a multitude of roles in a multitude of movies.
Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) – Review
After six movies that followed a distinct rinse and repeat pattern of its fangy star rising from the dead, terrorising a handful of people and
Scars Of Dracula (1970) – Review
These days, people are constantly banging on about franchise fatigue with a particular eye on the content flood of superhero movies we get year after
The Vampire Lovers (1970) – Review
Back in their glory days, the vampire-themed horror movies Hammer Films released into an unsuspecting public were always charged with a subtle sexual energy, what
Lust For A Vampire (1971) – Review
It’s not exactly ground breaking to declare that, compared to most other horror movies made at the time, Hammer Films’ output was noticeably hornier than
Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1968) – Review
For any long running cinematic character, staying relevant and fresh is the key to success. Take Hammer’s version of Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire Count Dracula,
Dracula: Prince Of Darkness (1966) – Review
Sometimes the path of a franchise is never a straight line and in the world of crafting a worthy sequel, telling a continuing story is
The Brides Of Dracula (1960) – Review
When the concept of endless horror sequels became in vogue and studios wanted to resurrect a franchise worthy character, they’d either bend over backwards to
The Kiss Of The Vampire (1963) – Review
Picture the scene: it’s a typically grim day as mourners gather for the funeral of a young woman taken before her time. The sky is