In the early 70s Hammer tried to breathe new life into their gothic horror cycle with some fascinating films that broke free of the rigid Hammer formula. Countess Dracula (1971) is one of their most successful efforts. Ingrid Pitt is terrific.

My review: https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2015/02/countess-dracula-1971.html

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Lust for a Vampire (1971). Possibly excepting Dracula AD 1972 this must surely be the most reviled of all Hammer’s movies.

Its problem is that it's sleazy and trashy but probably needed more sleaze and more trashiness. But it's still good fun.

My review: https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2011/10/lust-for-vampire-1971.html

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Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984), the anthology TV series that was Hammer's last gasp. It's much better than its reputation suggests. In fact it's excellent.

An extremely varied mix of supernatural horror, thriller, spookiness and weirdness.

The German DVD set includes all thirteen episodes in English.

My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2023/02/hammer-house-of-mystery-and-suspense.html

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4 great Hammer horror movies.

The Devil Rides Out (1968)

https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-devil-rides-out-1968-blu-ray.html

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2021/07/frankenstein-must-be-destroyed-1969-blu.html

Dracula Prince of Darkness (1966)

https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2022/01/dracula-prince-of-darkness-1966.html

The Vampire Lovers (1970)

https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-vampire-lovers-1970-blu-ray-review.html

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Dracula Prince of Darkness (1966), first Hammer horror film to suggest that vampirism is all about awakening female sexuality.

That's not to say the movie is in favour of female sexuality. The fact that it clearly made the director uncomfortable is what makes it such an interesting movie.

Includes a horrifying staking scene.

My review: https://princeplanetmovies.blogspot.com/2022/01/dracula-prince-of-darkness-1966.html

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4 horror movies to know me
The Black Cat (1934)
Masque of the Red Death (1964)
The Vampire Lovers
Lisa and the Devil (1973)

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