The House Of Hammer
The House Of Hammer Podcast - A Definitive Guide Of The Films, The Figures & The Folklore Of One Of The 20th Century’s Greatest Cinematic LegaciesBrought to you by Adam Roche, Ben Taylorson, Cev Moore, Philip Gwynne Jones and Smokey
Mon, April 28, 2025
Nightmare
It's more monochrome madness as Freddie Francis returns to direct another of Jimmy Sangster's thrillers and guess what? It's even more gaslighting. But this time, there's a twist! It seems to be all about bad weather and bad dreams so the lads decide to raid Philip's Negroni stash in an attempt to brighten things up. This may or may not have been a good idea. It's up to you to decide... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, April 14, 2025
Kiss Of the Vampire
(00:00:00) Introduction & Plot Synopsis (00:07:25) The Round Table (01:20:13) Masked Balls (01:27:42) Vampire Rules OK? (01:34:33) Top 5 Rubber Bats! In this episode, the lads happen across a couple of newlyweds stranded in deepest, darkest Hammerland at the turn of the century and the AA can't help them there. Maybe the inhabitants at the castle on the hill can assist? What could possibly go wrong? All the links you think you’ll need & more! HERE Cev's the dusty receptionist at the local inn while Philip goes to the ball, Smokey hits the books and Adam goes a bit batty... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells
Thu, April 10, 2025
Online Screening - April
Smokey is here, to present you with something a little different, that's coming over the next few months (all of you stop sniggering at that). The links you think you’ll need are here & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, March 31, 2025
Paranoiac
Adam welcomes you to to the house, but you'll have to let yourself in as he fiddles around with his organ. Elsewhere, the writer talks about a writer, the musician talks about a musician and the smoker gets lost up a chimney... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, March 19, 2025
Online Screening - March
Philip's here with all the relevant information and a bit of a dance number... To join in the fun, simply hop on over to patreon.com/househammerpod See you there!
Mon, March 17, 2025
Cash on Demand
We get to spend time in a vault? With just Peter Cushing and Andre Morell? Yes, please! Let's spread a little Christmas 'cheer'...in March. This is high up the list for most Hammer fans, but are we most Hammer fans? You'll have to listen to find out. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells Please leave us a lovely review because there are some very malicious people out there that keep getting us confused with other podcasts.Thanks x The links you think you’ll need are here & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, March 03, 2025
The Scarlet Blade
Philip's here to take you back to reminisce about the fun times that were had during the English Civil War whilst Cev digs out Adam's school homework as a refresher course at what happened for the uninitiated. Meanwhile Smokey goes pop, folk and spooky down the pub... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod "For the King!"
Mon, February 17, 2025
Maniac
In a 1963 thriller that takes in rape, murder, asbestos and France, you'll probably not be so surprised that the lads focus on welding and not much more. This is normally the bit where there's a look ahead to what's on the way, but it's just welding. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells "Car horn = corpse"
Tue, February 04, 2025
The Damned
Black leather, Britain's Area 51, a dinosaur, a Ferrari, witch trails, the Black Death and Keith Moon. What could all these possibly have in common? Well dear listener, prepare to be baffled by The Damned. Possibly the most adventurous outing yet, but is it any good? Listen on, but beware: there be spoilers ahead! Weymouth in all it's glory: https://youtu.be/8MBxu0VAAWE?si=Z1f-aLpjFaDACdBa “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells
Mon, January 20, 2025
The Pirates of Blood River
We are back! The first episode of the new year, is it all we could hope for? Or is it...well, not? But, at least we kick off with Christopher Lee, The Ripper and some very hungry fish. That's gotta be good, right? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, December 20, 2024
The Office Party: 2024
It’s time for some festive fun as Philip chances upon the ultimate quiz Kryptonite, Adam attempts to keep things serious whilst Smokey’s been digging through the bins again… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sat, December 07, 2024
Festive Film Fiesta - Round One
It's that time of year, so we thought we would do something a little Christmassy. A festive film quiz! The quiz is split into three rounds, here is how you will be able to hear them - Round One - Available for EVERYONE Round Two - Will be available for Patrons of all levels, including Free Patrons Round Three - Will be available to paying Patrons only So, does this quiz make Adam feel like a child on Christmas morning? Can it banish the Grinch from Cev's heart? And, has Philip discovered the ultimate quiz hack? Join your host, Smokey, to find out all the answers.
Mon, December 02, 2024
The Phantom of the Opera
This time around Philip is the friendlier phantom, here to guide you through the sewers to room 84 whilst Adam practices his arias, Cev plays with organs and Smokey becomes Madame Smutterfly for one night only. Elsewhere there's all kinds of Phantoms Of Operas and a look into why there were only 3 Hammer Films released in 1962... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, November 18, 2024
Captain Clegg
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Or is that a coffin full? Along with all the rest of the gin, snuff, cigarettes, them weird stuffed donkeys with the big eyes and tulips from Amsterdam, you could count on Captain Clegg and his cohorts to sneak them under the noses of the taxman. Has he met his match with the King's best busies? Let's find out! Cev's cockahoop about everything, Philip's gone poetic, Adam's all about a paddlin' and Smokey's sniffing something in this feature length adventure! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, November 06, 2024
The Terror Of The Tongs
Adam's your guide through The Terror Of The Tongs, a wild and blood soaked adventure from 1961 that bears a few similarities with a previous Hammer film. Will this be wild and blood soaked enough to stand on its own? Only a level headed roundtable discussion will get to the bottom of that. Elsewhere Philip's love for all things Yvonne sends him multilingual, Smokey gets ganged up on and Cev gets plastered... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, October 21, 2024
Watch it, Sailor!
Smokey couldn't be more thrilled to bring you more Hammer comedy. Thankfully, he doesn't have to suffe...enjoy this alone. Cev brings some famous faces, Philip brings the tunes and Adam brings a nightcap. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, October 07, 2024
Taste Of Fear
SPOILER ALERT! This is not your only warning. 1961's 'mini Hitchcock' Taste of Fear has a memorable ending that warrants an equally memorable episode for one reason or another... For maximum thrills, the House of Hammer earnestly urge you to listen from the start to the finish! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, September 23, 2024
The Curse Of The Werewolf
Since hitting the screens in April 1961, The Curse Of The Werewolf's reputation has become the stuff of legend. Adam has been looking forward to hosting this, but is it truly a magnificent beast or an absolute howler? Join the lads as they look at all things lupine to find out… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, September 09, 2024
The Shadow of the Cat
We're back in Hammer horror territory, hurrah! No vampires or stitched together monsters this time, though. No, it's the sheer terror of a domestic moggy. Morell, Wheatley and Shelley all return, is this a winner or should it be confined to film history's litter tray? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, August 26, 2024
A Weekend With Lulu
April 10th, 1961 saw the release of "A Weekend With Lulu" in plenty of time to get the burgeoning Bank Holiday crowds in the mood for heading off to whichever windswept British beach they could get. Adam, Cev & Smokey get all nostalgic for a time before their time as Hammer goes all Carry On Caravanning. Do they all like to be beside the seaside? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, August 12, 2024
Visa To Canton
How could you beat the British Boxing Day Blues? A traditional method is a trip to the local picture house and this big title in 1960 assured audiences of high adventure in the Far East. But did it deliver on that basic promise? Join Adam, Cev and Smokey as they lift the lid on yet another can of worms... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, July 30, 2024
Sword of Sherwood Forest
Robin Hood is back! He does look a little different from the last time though. Either way, Hammer take us back to Sherwood Forest, does this adventure work better than the last attempt? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, July 15, 2024
The Two Faces Of Dr. Jekyll
The adventure continues as Cev takes you around the house to the room with the least looked after door, Smokey becomes a bit of a legal eagle while Ben takes a look at some legless lizards and Adam leads the "Lee Love In". The Two Faces Of Dr. Jekyll received a bashing from the BBFC, the Legion of Decency and the critics alike. What got them in such a stir? Join the lads to find out... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, July 03, 2024
The Full Treatment
Welcome to the House of Hammer, a place you're guaranteed to take something away from, even if it's a piece of your own brain in a pickle jar. Adam's here to guide you around the grounds in his finest white coat with the funny sleeves, Ben discusses the possible highlights of a coma, Smokey takes us for a trip down a well known street and Cev natters on about a legend that nobody speaks the name of (correctly). “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, June 18, 2024
The Brides Of Dracula
After the intensity of the last film/episode Dracula is back to lift our spirits! Well, he’s not really back. But there's another vampire problem in rural Transylvania and Dr Van Helsing is returning to solve it! Plus: Smokey goes bats, Adam has an armful of brides and Cev's gone down the park. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, June 03, 2024
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
Possibly the most 'adult' film from Hammer, that we are ever likely to discuss. This really is a tricky one. But, we hope we can steer you through the murky waters, to truly appreciate what Hammer produced. The subject matter is harsh, the truth is hard to hear, but it's a story that needed telling. To help the uninitiated decide if this is for them? The links to the trailer and IMDb page are here for you - https://youtu.be/cITchZCLJFM?si=tRvo9NvumSQWiB9C https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054116/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard WellsAll the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, May 20, 2024
Hell Is A City
Stanley Baker heads up an all star cast in a film that is now considered something of a classic amongst British Film buffs. Adam takes us to Hell, Cev let's you take pot shots, Ben takes pot luck and Smokey takes a look at a British icon. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, May 07, 2024
The Stranglers Of Bombay
Snakes alive! Film 69 and we're getting all sweaty in darkest India for the final film of '59. This completely factual document* takes in a fistful of fiendishness and grizzly Guignol. Adam is your guide through this epic transcontinental journey with Smokey taking a look backwards and forwards, Ben getting all Thug like and Cev babbling on about an invisible friend. *Wikipedia is a wonderful thing, isn't it? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, April 22, 2024
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
Everlasting life - the dream of man and AA battery alike. We have a look at Hammer's 1959 take on the perils of immortality, as Anton Diffring stars as Dr Georges Bonnet - a remarkably youthful-looking 104 year-old man with a terrible secret... Ben overcomes oral complications to host the episode, Adam leads the discussions, Cev talks immortality (not at all borne from personal experience) and Smokey takes a good, long look at Hazel Court... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, April 08, 2024
Don't Panic Chaps
We're un-safely back in Hammer comedy territory for now and making the sort of-most of it with a show that does what it can. Surely Ben will be happier with this than The Ugly Duckling? Is it possible this film mirrors any kind of true life situation? Isn't it about time another Hammer Hero is announced? All will be revealed. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, March 27, 2024
The Mummy
We're safely back in Hammer Horror territory for now and making the most of it with a bumper show that really does walk like an Egyptian... Cev's your tour guide and this time with a very well known guest. Ben is up to his neck in bandages, Adam appears to be even more cursed than normal and Smokey's rocking out in his corner. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, March 11, 2024
Yesterday's Enemy
Adam leads us into the thick, sweaty Burmese jungle where things aren't going too well for nearly all concerned... There are spoilers abound as the powerful piece goes under the House of Hammer microscope. Smokey looks at the staggering critical reaction that paved the way to four BAFTA nominations, Ben examines some ecclesiastical heroism and Cev welcomes another kind of hero to the hall of legends “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, February 26, 2024
The Ugly Duckling
Sound the Bernard Bresslaw klaxon! One of the most inexplicable leading men in British cinema is back as Hammer take their first stab at the Jekyll and Hyde formula in this 1959 comedy.“Square nothing” Henry Jekyll stumbles across his great great grandfather's recipe for transformation, and uses it to turn into the super-confident Teddy Hide - with hilarious results. Well, results… Ben is on hosting duties, Smokey looks into Robert Louis Stevenson’s inspiration for the original novella, Cev gets us ready for the future adaptations to come, and Adam leads the discussion on what we thought of the film… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, February 12, 2024
Ten Seconds to Hell
Hammer explode onto the screen in their post-war, bomb disposal thriller. Will anyone survive? Is a main character deeply unlikable or just misunderstood? Where does this sit among the classics from Hammer? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, January 29, 2024
The Hound Of The Baskervilles
BOGS! DOGS! FOGS! The Hound of the Baskervilles has it all and that's without mentioning the telescopes, sherry and funny hands. Is The Hound of the Baskervilles a highpoint in Hammer history? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, January 16, 2024
I Only Arsked!
We're back for the first feature episode of 2024, and once more we're taking a look at a 1958 Hammer military comedy with 'I Only Arsked' A small band of soldiers - including Bernard Breslaw (whom Cev takes a detailed look at), Michael Medwin and Charles Hawtrey - are shipped off to the Middle East to help prevent a coup. Naturally, not everything goes to plan...Also, Ben takes a look at polygyny and Smokey talks about The Army Game (the series on which I Only Arked is based). “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Thu, January 04, 2024
A New Year Thank You
To kick off 2024, we just wanted to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you that listens to The House of Hammer.And for anyone who’s considering upgrading to or signing up for the Hidden Room tier, a little snippet of what you could be enjoying... Please note: this was meant to go out at the end of 2023...but we forgot. So we've just re-edited all mention of Christmas and 2023 out of it. BECAUSE WE'RE THAT PROFESSIONAL.
Fri, December 22, 2023
The Office Party: 2023
It's more a bad habit at the moment than an actual tradition, but we're going with it... Here's our end of year wind up and wind down all at once that features monkeys, trousers, Middlesborough, Numan and as much silliness as you'd expect from the office party although we did at least keep Smokey away from the photocopier this time. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, December 11, 2023
Up & Further Up The Creek
Our final episode of 2023 is a bumper double header! It's a 2-4-1 comedic naval extravaganza (the best kind of extravaganza) as Ben takes you firstly Up The Creek and then, despite whatever objections you may have, continues to take you Further Up The Creek. Yes, not one but two farcical frigates full of fiddlers. Speaking of which, Cev's talking about the other British comedies of 1958, Smokey explains it all (well, one thing about people from Liverpool) and we've got an interview with a very special guest. It's enough to float your boat. Hopefully. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sat, December 02, 2023
The Online Christmas Bash!
As it's our final screening of the year, it will be FREE to EVERYONE, but (and its, a big but, I cannot lie), there will be the chance for a get together in the cocktail lounge afterwards that will be exclusive to paying patrons only. It's a prestige affair after all. With cheese. All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells
Mon, November 27, 2023
The Revenge of Frankenstein
We're back with Dr Frankenstein...or is it Dr Stein...or Dr Frank? Either way, Ben, Cev and Smokey are here to take you through the 1958 gothic horror sequel. Cushing is back, the blood is back, but is the magic of the first Hammer Frankenstein film back too? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, November 13, 2023
The Snorkel
It's time to get the sunglasses out as we hightail it to Italy for The Snorkel released in July 1958. Cev's the dubious travel agent, Ben's checking for trapdoors and Smokey's checking his equipment... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, October 30, 2023
Dracula
Yes, we’ve made it. After well over 50 films, we finally arrive at the gothic towers and creaking gates of this famous Transylvanian abode. We take a look at Hammer’s first iteration of the fella in the cape with the big pointy teeth with a penchant for sucking the necks of beautiful young women. Plus! Ben charts Dracula's on-screen journey pre-1958, Smokey has a bio on Batman's butler, and Cev talks blood transfusions. Oh, and there's a very special interview.Plus we talk about the film :-) “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, October 23, 2023
The Camp on Blood Island
Into 1958 we go and take a (brief) break from the horror, with Hammer's war drama, The Camp on Blood Island. Join us as Smokey takes on the military, Cev chases some holdouts and Ben pursues the critics. Described as one of the most controversial Hammer films, does it still have the power to shock? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Thu, October 12, 2023
The Abominable Snowman (Of The Himalayas)
In this episode, Cev is literally your guide around the mountains of Tibet which is a really poor decision as he gets lost halfway through a sentence. Luckily, or not so luckily, Smokey and Ben are here as well to chat about Nigel Kneale and mythical creatures if we all end up lost. There's also chat about film squishing and Forrest Tucker to boot! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, September 25, 2023
Quatermass 2 (Enemy From Space)
There's a whiff of ammonia in the air as Ben guides you around the house this time, and it's not his aftershave. So he claims. We take a look at the first ever film ever to have a number 2 in the title to indicate it was a follow-up. Ever. Professor Quatermass is back to face another would-be alien invasion, and if anything he's even more grumpy as he was the last time. And he has good reason. Because the space wibblies are much bigger this time... Also, Cev talks gas masks and Smokey's on location. Sort of. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, September 11, 2023
The Steel Bayonet
We leave the horror behind, briefly, to get into the trenches, with The Steel Bayonet. Ben takes us on a tour of Tunisia, Cev shows us his (non-mucky) literary collection and Smokey tries not to blow himself up. Is the film a hidden gem or should it remain in the past? This episode is dedicated to Terry Croxton (1948-2023) “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, August 28, 2023
The Curse Of Frankenstein
A film of many firsts, but is The Curse Of Frankenstein frightful or fantastic? Tune in to find out... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, August 14, 2023
Women Without Men (Blonde Bait)
We’re off to The clink. The cooler. The slammer. The big house. We’re going up the river. And various other assorted synonyms. Because the subject of this episode is Hammer’s 1956 prison drama ‘Women Without Men’ AKA 'Blonde Bait'. And for once, that AKA in the middle is rather significant.Cev explains why, Smokey escapes pokey and Ben's on hosting duties (and 1950's vitamins...) “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, July 31, 2023
X The Unknown
Not only are we back within Sci-fi/horror territory, but we're also celebrating our 50th Hammer film milestone. Come and join in the celebrations with an extra special 'live' episode! Smokey dons the hosting apron, Cev radiates joy and Ben goes X-rated. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, July 17, 2023
The Quatermass Xperiment (The Creeping Unknown)
Finally - a film you might have heard of! Cev's your guide around this particular room and he's scared already, Smokey's gone all churchy while Ben's off to see the bug eyed monsters... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sat, July 01, 2023
The Glass Cage (The Glass Tomb)
Roll up! Roll Up! For the show of the century. Well at least today... Let Ben guide you through this unusual exhibit that will leave you astounded, amazed and (just maybe) apathetic! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, June 19, 2023
Murder By Proxy (Blackout)
We're back in the company of Dane Clark and Belinda Lee, for the ultimate "what the hell happened last night?" Along the way, we discuss costumes, which is the best slang term for over imbibing and just what was to come for Hammer in 1955. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, June 05, 2023
Break In The Circle
The journey continues and this time it's taking us to Hamburg via Cornwall... Ben gets all adventurous while Cev & Smokey talk about subs and Eva Bartok. Cev mentions a link to a list of Hammer films we all use. It can be found here: https://boxd.it/cqsX2 “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, May 23, 2023
Mask Of Dust (Race For Life)
It's time to head down to the racetrack for some high octane action, as we take a look at Hammer’s 1954 car racing action drama thing Mask of Dust. Plus, Cev takes a look at how this movie fits into the wider history of the car racing movie, Smokey talks rear projection and Ben...knows what The Waterboy was called when it was released in Thailand. For some reason.... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, May 09, 2023
Men of Sherwood
So...we're in 1194...but we're also in 1954? Well, that's confusing.Either way, we have Hammer's first colour film and we are in the company of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Nothing can go wrong with that combination, right? But, just who is Robin Hood? Why Was King Richard the way he was and just why is archery so darned painful?! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, April 24, 2023
Third Party Risk (The Deadly Game)
Eviva España! It's time to crack out your sun hats and sandals as we're off to sunny erm... Windsor. At least it's a little bit of sunshine with Third Party Risk (aka The Deadly Game) (1954). Cev's waffling on about old tapes & bald vegans, Ben looks very closely at something very tiny and Smokey is speaking in tongues… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, April 11, 2023
The Stranger Came Home (The Unholy Four)
New episode! Philip Vickers has returned home. Where has he been? And why? And who are all of these people that he’s coming back to? And why does he seem very angry? All of these questions and more are designed to intrigue, when in fact they merely…confuse. Join Smokey, Cev and Ben as they attempt to work out what is going on.Also! There's fainting, fur coats and near-death experiences. And that was before we even started recording... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, March 27, 2023
The House Across the Lake (Heatwave)
A scheming blonde? A rich husband? A lake? Hang on, we've heard that somewhere before, haven't we? Very possibly. Join Smokey, Cev and Ben as they land safely back on the shores of 1950's Hammer noir, once again. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells To sign up as a patron and receive extra content go to patreon.com/househammerpod Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @househammerpod Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088229529289 Email us at scream@houseofhammerpodcast.com Why not visit our online store at https://the-house-of-hammer.creator-spring.com To download the *NEW* House Of Hammer Bingo Card go to https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-hammer-76822456
Mon, March 13, 2023
Life With The Lyons
In this bumper package, Ben, Cev & Smokey are taking a closer look at a family that seem all but forgotten in the 21st Century despite being something of a phenomenon. Ben investigates the Kardashians of their day, Smokey tells us about Belinda Lee whilst arguing with the lesser known comedy duo Farce & Slapstick and Cev talks TV (again). “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, February 27, 2023
Five Days (Paid To Kill)
Hello all - new episode! We take a look at Hammer's 1954 noir murder mystery (kind of) thing Five Days AKA Paid To Kill. Jim Nevill (Dane Clark) is down on his luck and has hit rock bottom. He's sees only one way out - death. And to bring about the end, he hires a hitman. But then things...take a turn. Find out what we thought of it, plus: Cev tells us all about the movie's leading man, Ben takes a quick look at big-screen plots similar to this one, and Smokey delves into the murky world of those who are paid to kill - by (allegedly) some well known names... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @househammerpod Email us at scream@houseofhammerpodcast.com To sign up as a patron and receive extra content go to patreon.com/househammerpod Why not visit our online store at https://the-house-of-hammer.creator-spring.com Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088229529289 To download the *NEW* House Of Hammer Bingo Card go to https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-hammer-76822456 To sign up as a patron and receive extra content go to patreon.com/househammerpod Why not visit our online store at https://the-house-of-hammer.creator-spring.com Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088229529289
Mon, February 13, 2023
Face The Music (The Black Glove)
And-a-one-and-a-two-and-a-three...and JAZZ HANDS!! Can your ears believe it? We finally land in 1954 and we do it with our toes-a-tappin' to the tune of Hammer's jazz heavy effort, Face The Music AKA The Black Glove. Want more noir? We've got you covered.Want another American in the UK? Oh, you betcha.Want a murder mystery interspersed with lots of Jazz music? Strangely, yes to that too. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, January 30, 2023
Spaceways
Space murder! In Space on a Space Island! If only we could believe everything we see on some creative marketing man's idea of an April fools joke in December. Cev's your pilot on Hammer's 1953 murder mystery/ spy thriller/ romantic melodrama Spaceways. It's a bit of an odd sort, but by jove, it's the first time we've been able to suit up for blast off and we're taking it! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, January 16, 2023
36 Hours (Terror Street)
The House of Hammer is back! We take a look at Hammer’s 1954 thriller 36 Hours, where Dan Duryea has, well, 36 hours to investigate a mystery that turns into a murder. Plus, Cev talks Duryea, Smokey looks at the life of Jane Carr and Ben tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about…safety deposit boxes? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Thu, December 22, 2022
The Festive Spectacular!
As it's that special time of year, we've taken a break from our regular episodes to bring you something a bit different. A quick summary of the year in Hammer, no less than THREE quizzes (one with monkeys), some awards and, if you stay the course right until then end of the episode, a little taste of what it's like behind the scenes at a recording... Happy Christmas everyone, and have a lovely New Year :-) “ “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, December 05, 2022
Blood Orange (3 Stops To Murder)
The lads are all here for the fashion show, Smokey looks fetching in ruby, Ben looks sexy in orange and Cev looks delicious in...beige. They're all here for Hammer's 1953 effort, Blood Orange. Is it fizzy like Lucozade or flat like Um Bongo? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, November 21, 2022
The Saint's Return (The Saint's Girl Friday)
The Saint returns! From where? We hope to get to the bottom of it here... Let Ben take you through some books, Smokey through some media and Cev through some filth. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, November 07, 2022
The Flanagan Boy (Bad Blonde)
A young prizefighter has what it takes to go all the way to the top, but a white-hot affair with the wife of his promoter could cost him more than just his shot at the title. Join Cev, Smokey and Ben as we take a look at Hammer's 1953 sporting drama/ femme-fatale noir thriller... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells To download The House Of Hammer Bingo Card go to https://www.attaboyclarence.com/bingo-card Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @househammerpod Email us at scream@houseofhammerpodcast.com To sign up as a patron and receive extra content go to patreon.com/househammerpod Why not visit our online store at https://the-house-of-hammer.creator-spring.com Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088229529289
Tue, October 25, 2022
Four Sided Triangle
Smokey's your guide through a Four Sided Triangle. A surprising shape or film for so many reasons and not just because of the bad geometry. Ben goes all weird science in space, Smokey finds the connection between a gorilla and Bob Hope and Cev finally destroys the nylon business model... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, October 11, 2022
Mantrap (Man In Hiding)
There's a puzzling mystery to be solved with 1953's Mantrap (Man/ Woman In Hiding) and it's one that's even too perplexing for Ben, Cev & Smokey so they're joined by Adam in the hope that he might help. Along the way there's talk of Miss Moneypenny, rotary dials and a split personality author... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, September 27, 2022
The Gambler & The Lady
We take a look at Hammer's 1953 thriller, where a gambler trying to better himself and looking for love, finds the odds stacked against him (and there's yet more vehicular trauma...!) Plus, Smokey gets all literal, Ben takes look at the history of gambling in Britain and takes a quick trip down memory lane in the process, whilst Cev puts our latest Hammer hero in the spotlight. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, September 12, 2022
Lady In The Fog (Scotland Yard Inspector)
Smokey is your guide through the smog for this episode. Join us for tales of crazy directors, naughty drinkies and why we should all adore a true Hollywood legend. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, August 29, 2022
Stolen Face
Cev gets lost whist left in charge of guiding you through this episode, Ben loses face and Smokey loses patients... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, August 15, 2022
Never Look Back
Order! Objection! Sustained! And so forth.We take a look at Hammer's 1952 courtroom drama Never Look Back, where an ambitious young barrister risks her career for an old flame. Will our three-man jury find it not guilty or not guilty of being a decent movie? Also, Smokey demystifies a hairpiece, Cev talks telephone boxes and Ben's lined up a few witnesses... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sun, July 31, 2022
Wings Of Danger
Death! Blackmail! Counterfeiting! Crime! Codes! Guernsey! Wings Of Danger may well have it all. Join Ben, Cev and Smokey and see if it's dead on course or dead on arrival. Elsewhere, Cev looks into tax dodging, Smokey gets into smuggling and Ben explores some funny money... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, July 18, 2022
The Last Page (Man Bait)
Adam is your guide for Hammer's 1952 thriller Man Bait - starring George Brent and Diana Dors - a twisty tale of deceit, murder and blackmail... Elsewhere Cev examines the many differences between American and British film titles and running times, Smokey looks at the origins of blackmail itself, Ben has a little help from a special guest to learn about the lives of jobbing actors, and Adam quizzes the table on some rather unusual words... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, July 04, 2022
Death Of An Angel
Cev's the last person you want guiding you through a whodunnit, he has enough trouble figuring out who's who. Is it by accident or design that's exactly what he's doing this time? You decide... Ben brings his unnervingly deep knowledge of various poisons to the dining table. Adam gets real about wheels of the watery kind. Smokey complains about youngsters when they're not and Cev talks about moving House (of Hammer) “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, June 20, 2022
Whispering Smith Hits London (Scotland Yard Inspector)
Ben is your host for this latest episode, which takes a look at Hammer's 1952 mystery detective movie Whispering Smith Hits London. There's been a murder, and Smith is called on to investigate a web of deceit and betrayal. And he was on his holidays and everything. Plus! Cev tells you all about one of Hammer's key men, Smokey heads to Scotland Yard, Ben talks about puppets and there's lively debate at the roundtable. It's all happening! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, June 14, 2022
Get Even More!
To support the show and receive even more, head on over to www.patreon.com/househammerpod “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, June 01, 2022
The Black Widow
Once again, Smokey is your guide, follow him to room 23 to marvel at Hammer’s 1951 thriller The Black Widow. Off the back of a stone cold classic, can Hammer keep it up? Joining Smokey are Cev, Adam and Ben who will take you through the film, and also bring you the delights of murder, fake suicides, insane comparisons and listener questions! Just another day at the office, really… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Thu, May 12, 2022
Cloudburst
Take Adam’s hand as he leads you through a strangely civilised rampage of revenge. We’ve landed on Hammer’s exquisitely entertaining 1951 thriller, ‘Cloudburst’ As well extolling the virtues of this criminally under-seen masterpiece of British cinema, we also have a tribute from Cev to our newest Hammer Hero, Sheila Burrell, a trip to the squared circle with Smokey, and a cryptic dive into the world of codebreaking from Ben! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, April 29, 2022
The Dark Light
We’re finally taking to the high seas for some equally high adventure featuring mystery, murder and mermaids! It’s also been a while since we’ve played some games so while we try and figure out Cardy Pipey, Adam unveils an utterly fiendish quiz. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, April 13, 2022
To Have And To Hold
Melodrama is the name of the game in Hammer's 1951 offering To Have and to Hold. Ben gets himself ordained to lead us down the aisle. Adam makes us wish we could all choose different vows to the ones we took previously. Cev brings us a wonderful addition to our ever growing Hammer Hero room and Smokey? He rants about horses. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, March 28, 2022
The Rossiter Case
Smokey’s in the driving seat this time as the team take a look at Hammer’s 1951 drama, The Rossiter Case. And their opinions on the film itself may well surprise you…Ben lands a bullseye with his look at that most famous of pub pastimes - darts! Cev takes a look at the murky world of driving laws, and Smokey’s back with another request for “Help!” “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sun, March 13, 2022
The Lady Craved Excitement
Adam is your guide to room eighteen in The House Of Hammer, which contains a return engagement from the one and only Hy Hazell, who stars alongside Michael Medwin in comic-adventure story ‘The Lady Craved Excitement’Cev’s on hand to continue the fascinating tale of Francis Searle, Adam explores the world of dodgy accents in films, Smokey ponders the question of how difficult is is to render someone unconscious, and Ben explores fake beards in all their glory… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, February 25, 2022
What The Butler Saw
Cev is at the door to welcome you, m’luds, as we take a gentlemanly stroll into the wilds of Hammer’s 1950 “comedy”, What The Butler Saw…Yes, yes, yes, your initial impressions that this is to be a peepshow-arama are well founded, but where exactly does the phrase “What The Butler Saw” actually come from? Who was Henry Mollison, otherwise known as “The Butler”? And how much do you actually know about big game hunting? Oh, and what is the film itself actually like? Believe it or not, all these questions shall be answered in this quite unique episode of The House Of Hammer… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, February 11, 2022
Someone At The Door
Ben’s your butler this time, as he whisks you through the next room in The House Of Hammer! Our feature is 1950’s Someone At The Door directed by Francis Searle, and starring Michael Medwin, Hugh Latimer, Yvonne Owen, Danny Green and Garry Marsh. But is it a case of “Come right in” or “Let’s hide behind the sofa and pretend we’re not at home”? As well as the movie itself, Cev will be inducting a new Hammer Hero, Ben will be taking you through some secret passages, Smokey turns agony aunt, and Adam explains the sometimes preposterous terms used to describe violent crime! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, January 28, 2022
Room To Let
This week, Smokey guides you around not just a room, but entire lodging house…In lamplit London, a household is terrorised by the arrival of a sinister tenant who may have a very dark secret… Hammer’s 1950 thriller ‘Room To Let’ is the focus this time, so join the gang as they tell you all about the movie itself, some other dodgy lodgers in the world of entertainment, the history of a certain Carry On star who makes an appearance here, plus the wild theories about who might have been… well, you’ll see… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, January 14, 2022
The Man In Black
Welcome along to room thirteen in The House Of Hammer, as your host, Adam, unlocks the door behind which resides a very special inhabitant…1950’s The Man In Black is arguably the first real “Hammer” movie, but why? What makes it stand out? Could it be the fact that the whole plot hinges around MURDER BY YOGA? Could it be the presence of a diabolical villain? Or could it be because it contains the very first glimpse of a house that Hammer fans know all too well? Join Adam, Ben, Cev and Smokey as they tour you through men in black, sinister ghost stories, unmistakeable cackles and unforgettable locations… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, December 22, 2021
The Christmas Stocking 2021
Join Adam, Ben, Cev and Smokey (just… Smokey… like Santa… only with a smaller sack) as they whisk you through a very special Christmas room of The House Of Hammer! Find out which films have been our favourites of the year, which performers have stood alone (good or bad…), which has been the best pub of the year (?), and what they consider to be the exact height of the Blackpool Tower? There’s a quiz or two, an awards ceremony, plus a whole heap more, including some never-before-heard outtakes from the House Of Hammer vault!All aboard then, as we at The House Of Hammer wish you all a very Happy Holidays, and proudly present the contents of 2021’s Christmas Stocking. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, December 01, 2021
Meet Simon Cherry
Cev Moore is your guide this time as we visit the twelfth room in The House Of Hammer…It’s something of an ecclesiastical adventure, as we’re in the company of a holy sleuth on the trail of a mysterious murderer in Hammer’s 1949 movie ‘Meet Simon Cherry’… Along the way we’ll take a look at why the phenomenon of religious detectives was so popular, travel through a brief history of the hand crank (yes, really), and even take time for a very sacred quiz… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, November 16, 2021
The Jack Of Diamonds
It’s all aboard for adventurous fun this time round as Ben guides you through Room 11 in The House Of Hammer! 1949’s ‘The Jack Of Diamonds’ sees an impoverished couple leasing their boat out to a treasure hunter in search of a WWII fortune, but is everything as it seems…? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, October 29, 2021
Dr Morelle: The Case Of The Missing Heiress
It’s psychiatrist-turned-detective time, as Smokey, Adam, Ben and Cev ask you to look into their eyes, always in the eyes, nowhere else but the eyes, and lead you through a mesmerising adventure through Hammer’s 1949 mystery thriller - Dr Morelle: The Case Of The Missing Heiress! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Thu, October 07, 2021
Celia: The Sinister Affair Of Poor Aunt Nora
Welcome to room ten in the House Of Hammer, which is the home of one of Hammer’s most surprising delights… 1949’s ‘Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora’ Adam is your guide this time, as we introduce you to the “British Betty Grable”, tell you all about how old British money actually works, anoint an all-new “Hammer Hero”, and tell you all about why you MUST seek out one of Hammer Studios’ most accomplished thrillers! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, September 27, 2021
Cracking Crime And Doing Time With PC 49
It’s a bumper episode this time round, as Cev Moore guides you into room eight at The House Of Hammer, a police station no less, as Ben Taylorson, Smokey and Adam Roche talk you through the Hammer double-bill of screen adventures for one-time British phenomenon, PC 49! Hammer created two outings for the adventuring bobby: 1949’s ‘The Adventures Of PC 49: Investigating The Case Of The Guardian Angel’ and 1951’s ‘A Case For PC 49’, but are they worth your time? Along with the usually bumper box of goodies, the team also invite you to play along with a very special game. Simply visit our Instagram page at @househammerpod or our Twitter account @househammerpod for the images you’ll require in order to play along! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Fri, September 10, 2021
River Patrol
In this episode, join Ben as he commanders the mutinous crew along the canals and estuaries and brooks and puddles and things, in search of not just illicit trade, but also a coherent plot…It’s time to buckle your swash, rabbit punch some bullets out of that gun, take a tipple at Del Boy’s bar and prepare yourselves for the GREATEST CINEMATIC FIGHT EVER COMMITTED TO FILM as we sail our way around Hammer’s 1948 crime thriller… River Patrol “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, August 17, 2021
Dick To The Rescue!
This week, Smokey guides you around room seven in The House Of Hammer, which contains not just one inhabitant, but three!Yes, Hammer Studios produced a trio of movies starring Britain’s foremost detective of the 1940’s, Dick Barton, fresh from his radio success, and this week, Smokey, Ben, Cev and Adam will tell you all about them in this bumper edition of The House Of Hammer… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, July 27, 2021
The Dark Road
We’re in true crime territory this time, as in 1948, Hammer brought to the screen a very real case straight from the front pages!But just how far would they go in search of authenticity? As it turns out… TOO FAR! Hear all about the remarkable story behind 1948’s The Dark Road starring career criminal Stanley Thurston AS HIMSELF! What could possibly go wrong…? "Ben on… Non-Actor Actors” - was written by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche “Smokey on… Prison Movies” - was written and produced by Smokey “Cev on… Stanley Thurston” was written and produced by Cev Moore “Adam, Ben Smokey and Cev on… The Dark Road” - produced by Cev The rest of the episode was written, produced and presented by Adam Roche “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mon, July 05, 2021
Death In High Heels
On we go to the 4th room in “The House Of Hammer”…Join your host for this outing, Cev Moore, as he guides you through 1947 murder mystery, ‘Death In High Heels’, featuring the most unfashionable house of fashion you’ve ever seen, rabbit curry all round, an ingenious murder plot and not-so-genius lothario… “Smokey on… Christianna Brand” - was written and produced by Smokey “Ben on… Whodunnits” - was written by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche “Adam, Smokey and Cev on… Death In High Heels” - produced by Smokey The rest of the episode was written, produced and presented by Cev Moore “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Thu, June 17, 2021
Sporting Love
This week, Ben Taylorson guides you around room number three in the House Of Hammer: Sporting Love, a musical comedy set in the world of horse racing and the bankrupt upper classes, and starring Stanley Lupino, one of the great Lupino dynasty!We’ll tell you’ll about the film, as well as induct a new Hammer Hero, journey through a retrospective of one of entertainment’s most famous names, and even force Cev to confront his greatest genre-nemesis… the sports movie! “Smokey on… Hammer Hero - J. Elder Wills” - was written and produced by Smokey “Adam on… The Fabulous Lupinos” - was written and produced by Adam Roche“ Cev on… Sporting Movies” - was written and produced by Cev Moore “Adam, Smokey, Cev and Ben on… Sporting Love” - produced by Cev Moore The rest of the episode was written and presented by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche“ “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Wed, June 02, 2021
Song Of Freedom
In the second episode hear the story surrounding Hammer’s second movie: 1936’s ‘Song Of Freedom’ starring the one and only Paul Robeson!Hear all about why musicals really mattered during this period of cinema, the story of Paul Robeson himself, the introduction of another “Hammer Hero”, plus a discussion of that rarest of beasts… a HAMMER MUSICAL! All will be revealed in Room Two of ‘The House Of Hammer’… “Ben on… Musical Cinema” - was written by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche “Adam on… Paul Robeson” - was written and produced by Adam Roche “Cev on… Hammer Heroes: James Carreras” - was written and produced by Cev Moore “Adam, Smokey, Cev and Ben on… Song Of Freedom" - produced by Cev Moore The rest of the episode was produced by Smokey “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Tue, May 18, 2021
The Mystery Of The Mary Celeste
Welcome to The House Of Hammer! Each fortnight, Adam Roche, Ben Taylorson, Cev Moore and Smokey walk you through each room in Hammer Film Productions’ vast legacy, examining the ‘Hammer Heroes’ who brought the films to life, the ‘History Of The Mystery’ behind the folklore surrounding the fantastical tales, the continuing story of Hammer itself, and of course the movies… In this first episode meet the team, and then hear the story surrounding Hammer’s earliest surviving movie, its second ever feature, 1935’s The Mystery of The Mary Celeste, starring Bela Lugosi.But what happened to the FIRST movie Hammer produced? Who will take their place as the first Hammer Hero? What was happening in the world at the time of its release, and what is the movie itself really like?All will be revealed in room one of ‘The House Of Hammer’… “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Sat, April 10, 2021
The House Of Hammer - Coming Soon
The House Of Hammer Podcast - A Definitive Guide Of The Films, The Figures & The Folklore Of One Of The 20th Century’s Greatest Cinematic Legacies Brought to you by Adam Roche, Ben Taylorson, Cev Moore and Smokey “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & some you never thought of! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
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