What started out as a little extra segment to stick on the end of the upcoming Hysteria episode escalated quickly. So for your listening pleasure, the lads have downed tools and raised glasses to answer some of the burning questions that they've never been asked before... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Ce…

With the rather welcome release of the 1953 film, Blood Orange making it's spectacular physical media debut courtesy of Hammer Films, here's a reminder of when Ben was mad enough to have a look to see if there were any other orange films and then discovering a crate full... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by …

Look, I know it's been a while... But it being here is better than it not being here, isn't it? Good! Listen to Ben and I read out your wonderful contributions to the OUIJA BOARD OF HORROR! Ben's blog is back, it has a new name but is still just as awesome - follow the link werhere.substack.comBy The Gaff Network

As something of an accompaniment to our recent episode about the return to Blood Island, Smokey's here with his picks of how the Japanese military have been portrayed on 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/ho…

Another first for Hammer, The Secret of Blood Island is their first prequel and Smokey can't wait to dig into that subject and lamps. Elsewhere, Philip looks at some real life spicy spying, Cev tries to hold it together while Adam gets a bit lost... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Rich…

Well hopefully it won't be a hundred questions, but Cev's here to give you a very quick heads up on a forthcoming piece of fun... Click HERE or email [email protected] if you want to contribute! All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpodBy The Gaff Network

Ben wraps his head around the troubling trend of alien invaders wanting to wipe us all out rather than just help out with the shopping. “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…

With a much in demand rewatch of River Patrol on the way, what better time to revisit the one thing that men would lose their lives over in the movie: Nylons? Ben takes us all back in history to figure out if they were a thing worth dying over... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard…

A story that's been around the block a few times after many screen adaptations, She became a genuine blockbuster hit for Hammer, but is it as much a hit with the lads? If you don't think the film is one to be obeyed, don't worry, elsewhere Adam brings you a bit of the history of the source novel, Philip looks at hats and Smokey warmly embraces Rive…

With everyone being a bit giddy about Hammer Films releasing a sumptuous 4K remaster of Quatermass 2 that goes into so much detail, we were surprised that nobody thought to investigate the gas masks used in the film so Cev's here to talk about the surprising connection between Blake's 7, potpourri and coconuts... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and inc…

1954's Five Days (Paid To Kill) has an interesting plot device where our protagonist can only see one way out of all his troubles: hiring an assassin to wipe them and him out. Smokey's here to look at some real life instances of killers for hire and the pitfalls of employing their services. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written…

Let's stick with the proper title, because Die, Die, My Darling isn't great, is it? But, we do get Tallulah Bankhead giving it both barrels, Peter Vaughan being absolutely terrifying and Donald Sutherland being...never mind. This has the makings of something special, does it live up to it's pedigree? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music…

After a short archeological dig under the rose bushes, Adam's uncovered this timely knowledge nugget that's probably more like THE Curse Of The Mummy's tomb than the film of the same name... “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…

As The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb has now being well and truly put to rest, here's a timely reminder of both a previous mummy and co-host stalked these halls... “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…

The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb. A veritable cornucopia of discoveries that range from the dictionary definition of the word 'Adam' to the existential threat of ageing with so much in-between, but how good is the film at the end of all this? There's only one way to find out... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by…

The House Of Hammer team often wanders off the beaten track when taking a closer look at the film at hand, but Cev wandered so far off said track that there were fears of him never returning. In Meet Simon Cherry (1949), our heroic Reverend has his car started by a helpful chap called Charlie and his crank handle only to then leave them both behind…

As Hammer seem to be going a bit Quatermass crazy recently, here's Smokey with a timely reminder of the man who brought it all into the world: Nigel Kneale... “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…

The Gorgon, a figure from Greek mythology who literally lost her head to a young warrior apparently got better and went to deepest , darkest Hammerland to convalesce before once again getting up to her old masonry based tricks. Join the team as they dig deep into this often overlooked Hammer Gothic. Is it a gem or just a shiny pebble? “The House Of…

Hy Hazell has long been a heroine of the lads who were instantly smitten upon her first appearance at the house as the titular Celia from 1949. She risks life and limb and works as a housekeeper, all for a hat. It must be an expensive hat, Surely? Adam's here to explain just how much it is by deciphering the code of Old English Money that seems to …

Hammer bites. Bite size Hammers. Join us as we introduce smaller standalone pieces of the Hammer puzzle. Rewound, repackaged, replayed, re-hammered and fresh from the vault! For our first Hammer bite, we've gone back to ground zero with a hero that's become even more of a presence recently. John Gilling. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental m…

After 1964's The Devil Ship Pirates, Hammer bade farewell to the whole piracy idea in the wake of a 400 ton disaster, but what about the film itself? The public certainly lapped it up, but what about the motley crew of The House Of Hammer? Hear all about that, Don Banks, ship bits and a bit of a ship here... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incident…

Cushing is back! The creature is back! But, how does this compare to the two previous times Hammer studios have attempted this? More importantly, do the lads manage to pronounce the name 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…

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…

Happy Easter! What better way to make Jesus happy, than talking about horror films? Thank you, once again, for your continued listenership...is that a word? https.//376miles.substack.comBy The Gaff Network

(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 o…

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 link…

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 Ric…

Finally, I hear you say! Or is that the voices in my head? Sincere apologies for the gap between episodes, but it is here now, so stop whining! Yes, another collection of YOUR best bits of the show. Thank you, again, for all you wonderful support over the years. Foxy Stoat! https.//376miles.substack.com…

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 Mo…

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 Ric…

In an uncut and rambling conversation, Ali & Cev discuss the highs and many lows of their 2024 and somehow remain positive about what's coming in 2025. If you’re offended by anything discussed, that’s your problem. Not everyone else’s… Edit (for what it is) & Music By Cevin Moore https://linktr.ee/filmguff Baby On Board…

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:…

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 yo…

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/house…

In the interests of balance, Ali's here with good friends of the show Andy Brown, Anthony Ray Bench and a full tank of eggnog to talk about all things nice about christmas at the movies rather than the blackness and bloodshed of the previous episode. Edit & Music By Ali Cornwall https://linktr.ee/filmguff #FuckTheHumbugs…

Like the ghost of Mariah Carey, Film Guff is back to haunt you this christmas with a double whammy! Cev & Nick are joined by Rivers Langley from The Goods From The Woods Podcast to discuss the Black Christmas trilogy (yes, for some reason there's three of them). And where else would you find a serial killer in scuba gear othere than a Film Guff Chr…

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 o…

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 Hamm…

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 c…

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 mul…

With Halloween around the corner, Ali & Cev foolishly offered Smokey a chance to talk about a horror film and he brought along the Kevin Smith romantic comedy "TUSK" (2014) instead. "He's living the rest of his ife as a fucking walrus with a floating beach ball" "He's actually crossing his legs and kicking his left leg. Not like Sharon Stone." "We …

SPOILERS GALORE!! Recorded during the summer of 2024, Ali & Cev take an almost forensic look into Fight Club from 1999 and then spent the next few months punching a nearly 3 hour recording into less than 2 whilst makig a statement about commercials in podcasts... Edit & Music By Cevin Moore https://linktr.ee/filmguff I am Jack's editing nightmare…

Ali & Cev are joined by their good friend Smokey from The House of Hammer and All The Best Lines podcasts to talk about a firm favourite: Guest House Paradiso. The discussion takes some unexpected and sometimes wanky turns as they unpick everything from French film references to space unicorns. If you have a delicate nature, why are you listening t…

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…

The last act of a desperate man? Or just some harmless fun? You decide! The Oujia Board of Horror presented for your listening pleasure. Smokey may also have some news for you too! The blog! [email protected] The Gaff Network

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…

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…

Still smelling of popcorn and Fanta, Ali's here as a fan to have a quick word about the number one supernatural shit-stirrer... Edit & Music By Cevin Moore https://linktr.ee/filmguffBy The Gaff Network

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 Mo…

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? “…