Hammer Horror Series (1963)

Hammer Films one of the most celebrated horror studios in the history of cinema presents 8 classic horror films in one collection. From Dracula to Frankenstein werewolves to phantoms the Hammer Horror Series showcases some of the most terrifying monsters in the history of cinema and features legendary performances by Peter Cushing Oliver Reed and Janette Scott.System Requirements:Running Time 86 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 025192833328 Manufacturer No: 28333 Product Description

Outstandingly Good!

The Hammer Horror Series was an excellent Purchase for me. I only viewed "The Phantom of The Opera"; (1962 version) However, the playback was very clear. This 1962 version was extremely hard to find so I was extraordinarily glad to have found it. August 20, 2008

Hammer Horrors

The Hammer Film collection is a great 'must-get' DVD set, which include my favorites - Brides of Dracula & the Vampire's Kiss. I'm also glad that the set came in qith open/closed capition benefits. I'd love to see the Dracula, Prince of Darkness/Satanic Rites of Dracula duo equipped via those benefits for deaf & hearing-impairing fans like myself! August 18, 2008

Take a second look at those lobby cards!

RE: The lobby cards reproduced on the inside of the gatefold cover of this DVD set: Has anyone other than myself noticed that the lobby card supposedly representing Hammer's 1962 "Phantom of the Opera" is actually from Universal's 1943 version (showing Claude Rains, in green mask, preparing to drop the chandelier on the audience). Someone in Universal's DVD dept. didn't do their homework, folks. (There must be something about the phantom which inspires confusion: The very same mistake was made in Howard Thompson's otherwise flawless 1970 book, "The New York Times Guide to Movies on Television", which is now lamentably out of print.) July 25, 2008

Double sided DVDs are worthless

My DVD player will not play both sides of the recording. Two sided DVDs do not play right and never will. I would not buy this item.
I would give it a zero if I could. July 24, 2008

I expeccted more

I have to say that I was really disappointed after making this purchase. I will imagine that lots of readers will blame me or even call me an idiot, we- I guess I am. For almost 20 years, anytime I've seen something with the name "Hammer" I have bought it, expecting a certain quality and pizzazz. I have been satisfied for the most part, until this DVD collection.
I truly expected a series of horror films staring M.C. Hammer. I expecting him to battle mummies and vampires with a certain Oaktown style that only he could. Instead, I got a host of British dudes doing terrible Hammer impressions, and hardly ever dancing.
Buyer Beware! The real Horror here is the lack of Hammer, the Phunkee Headhunter. Proper.
July 22, 2008

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