Hammer Horror Collection (1959)

A collection of horror classics from Hammer Studios. Six films that feature horror stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing-- Curse of Frankenstein Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Frankenstein Must be Destroyed Horror of Dracula The Mummy Taste the Blood of Dracula.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 085393483326 Product Description

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when your weakest film (subjectively speaking) in this gothic horror collection is "taste the blood of dracula" , you've knocked it out of the park (and then some) . brilliant . love hammer films forever . highest possible recommendation . July 5, 2008

Well worth the 60 dollars spent!!

This classic Hammer Horror set was definitely well worth the almost $60 spent on it. All the films in this set are gothic horror at its all time best, even though some are better than others. I'll give you my opinions on how good each of the movies are:

1. The Curse of Frankenstein 10/10: My favorite one in the whole series. It started the Frankestein series and was Hammer's first film
2. Dracula has Risen from the Grave 7/10: Not one of the best Dracula films in the Hammer series, but not the worst
3. Frankenstein Must be Destroyed 6/10: The plot in this movie is very thin and is kind of boring.
4. Horror of Dracula 8/10: Very good film based on Bram Stoker's classic novel.
5. The Mummy 8/10: I actually like this version of "The Mummy" better than the original black and white classic.
6. Taste the Blood of Dracula 10/10: Probably my favorite Dracula movie in the series. Very dark and gothic with a very good set piece in a satanic church! April 20, 2008

2 of 5 DVD's skipped

ok, what can I say, i love classic horror films. I really like christopher lee but i gotta say that i was disappointed in the quality of the dvd. For example the mummy is a good film but the dvd skipped way too much. The Frankenstein films are really good. All in all get this colllection only if you really like old horror films. December 23, 2007

Hammer Horror collection

Hammer Horror collection. Brilliant.Thoroughly entertaining. I actually bought 5 of the six titles from this collection as single dvds,plus the revenge of Frankenstein. I was very pleased with these movies. I also recommend the Hammer horror series priced at US$21.95 Five stars. November 5, 2007

Hammer Productions- 6 Legendary Classics of Gothic Horror!

The legendary British film studio, Hammer Productions began its climb to the top of the horror film genre with its Technicolor release of "The Curse of Frankenstein." Teaming Peter Cushing with Christopher Lee for the first time- the result is pure movie magic and the beginning of what was to become a beautiful friendship. As well as a great time for movie going gothic horror fans as Hammer began churning out one classic after another. This set of Hammer horror includes:

"The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957)
Baron Victor Von Frankenstein, (Peter Cushing) is in prison for murder and trying to evade the guillotine. While there he tells a priest how he and his mentor, Paul Krempe, (Robert Urquhart) had performed many scientific experiments, eventually leading to the resurrection of a dead body. Due to an accident, that damages the brain intended for Frankenstein's creation, the experiment goes horribly wrong. Instead of the intelligent being Frankenstein set out to create- a hideous monster (Christopher Lee) rises from the laboratory table! The baron's obsession and the monster's homicidal nature cause the deaths of several of those around them. Finally the Baron is confronted by an enraged monster about to throw Victor's fiancée Elizabeth, (Hazel Court) from the castle parapet. The DVD release has a clean transfer and the audio is vibrant. Great use of color and the studio sets and costuming are used to full advantage to set the gothic atmosphere to perfection. The beginning of Hammer's rise to the top of the Horror genre and the first of many classics to come!

"Dracula Has Risen From The Grave" (1968)
When his castle is exorcised, Dracula (Christopher Lee) plots his revenge against the Monsignor (Rupert Davies) who performed the rites by attempting to make the Holy man's young niece, Maria (Veronica Carlson) his bride. Great story and very enjoyable performances by the entire cast make this entry in Hammer's `Dracula" series a real treat!

"Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed!" (1969)
Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) is once again working with illegal medical experiments. Together with a young doctor, Karl Holst (Simon Ward) and his fiancée Anna Spengler (Veronica Carlson) they kidnap the mentally sick Dr. Brandt, (George Pravda) to perform the first brain transplant ever!

"Horror of Dracula" (1958)
After Jonathan Harker (John Van Eussen) attacks Dracula (Christopher Lee) at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. Van Helsing, (Peter Cushing) Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost! The first in Hammer's "Dracula" series and possibly "the best" gothic vampire movie ever made! Lush visuals, great atmospheric music and studio sets, along with outstanding cast performances make this Hammer's crowning jewel of gothic horror!

"The Mummy" (1959)
Three British archeologists (including Peter Cushing) discover the grave of an important Egyptian female priestess (Yvonne Furneaux) who has died about four millennia ago. But when they open it a bad curse falls on them for having woken up the mighty "Guard of the Grave" (Christopher Lee) who was buried with the priestess. Hammer once again proved its ability to bring a classic horror story to vibrant life! "The Mummy" is perfectly wonderful in it's story telling, costuming, studio sets, and the cast performances are superb!


"Taste the Blood of Dracula" (1970)
Three elderly distinguished gentlemen are searching for some excitement in their boring lives and get in contact with one of count Dracula's servants (Ralph Bates). During a nightly ceremony they restore The Count (Christopher Lee) back to life. The three men kill Dracula's servant, and for revenge the Count makes sure that the gentlemen are killed one by one by their own sons. An original ideal for Hammer's `Dracula" series makes this one quite enjoyable. Ralph Bates really puts in a fine performance as Dracula's devoted servant- he's so believable!

"THE HAMMER HORROR COLLECTION" is a great box containing some of the Production Studios finest. If only a volume 2 or even a volume 3 would have followed! Hammer Studios truly set the bench mark for the gothic horror genre, and as of yet, no other studio has come close to meeting Hammer's success!
April 26, 2007

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