Hammer Horror

[Paul Waines]

Sounds like a great club you have going there Alan. I don't make films anymore myself, due to time constraints; but it would be a jollyfine pastime if I win the Lotto Having someone on hand with much experience, must be a great benefit. I have met many Hammer actors myself. not on a working level, just at film fairs/conventions etc. Ingrid was a joy to talk to, and she called it as she saw it, which was on many an occasion quite amusing.

There's nothing local in area, film club-wise. Although Whitby does have a Horror film festival yearly around October. it's only been going 3 years, I do support the event. Last year had a Hammer theme, and was the best so far. Fingers crossed it grows into a bigger event as time goes on, and more get to hear of it. We need something up this end of the country, it seems as if your into film you need to live down south...

[Nimuae]

I like 'Circus of Horrors' and frequently watch it. Anton Diffring is just so menacing !

[alan french]

Hi Paul,
Just seen your last post. Whitby is referred in the book DRACULA. Perhaps that helps your festival.

Wish you luck.

Alan French.


Alan French.

[Paul Waines]

I like 'Circus of Horrors' and frequently watch it. Anton Diffring is just so menacing !

Please excuse me if you already know, but Circus of Horror's isn't a Hammer film, even though it has a few Hammer players in it. Without looking I'm sure it was done by Lynx films, who only did a hand-full of pictures.

It is a first rate film, as you rightly say...

[cassidy]

It was actually an Anglo Amalgamated film. They also did Jack the Ripper and Horrors of the Black Museum. I agree with your comments about it being a first rate film. I even like the song "Look for a Star"

Please excuse me if you already know, but Circus of Horror's isn't a Hammer film, even though it has a few Hammer players in it. Without looking I'm sure it was done by Lynx films, who only did a hand-full of pictures.

It is a first rate film, as you rightly say...

[m35541]

It was actually an Anglo Amalgamated film. They also did Jack the Ripper and Horrors of the Black Museum. I agree with your comments about it being a first rate film. I even like the song "Look for a Star"

Jack the Ripper is credited to a company called Mid Century which was set up by Monty Berman/Robert Baker as an umbrella for the films they were doing for Regal Films. Not an Anglo Film.

Circus of Horrors is credited to Lynx but was financed by Anglo and made by Independent Artists. I think Payroll is also credited to Lynx.

Anglo films were also made under the name of Alta Vista Productions - which I think was set up for films co-financed by Anglo and AIP.

[cassidy]

Hi Alan,
Good luck with your Hammer tribute this coming Saturday, sorry I cant be there. cassidy.

Hi,
My film and video club are having an extra special meeting on Saturday 26th November when one of our members is paying tribute to Hammer Films. Between 3pm-5.30pm, there will be a talk accompanied by extracts from Hammer films. 7pm-9.30pm there will be a Hammer film. All extracts and the film will be projected on 16mm film which in some cases include some rare items. I will be definately there for the afternoon. Possible the evening. Should any Britmovie member be interested, it is important that you ring Alan Willmott 01442 264266 as there may be limited space and for number of refreshments. Please be free to quote my name.
The location is at the Memorial Hall. rear of Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LD opposite civic centre and next to the Hemel Hempstead Gazette Offices.

Alan French.

[Tigon Man]

Hi Alan,
Good luck with your Hammer tribute this coming Saturday, sorry I cant be there. cassidy.

I'm glad for the good citizens of Hemel Hempstead that your Hammer tribute finishes before the witching hour Alan, you never know who might pay a visit...

[Rowdon]

Hi,
My film and video club are having an extra special meeting on Saturday 26th November when one of our members is paying tribute to Hammer Films. Between 3pm-5.30pm, there will be a talk accompanied by extracts from Hammer films. 7pm-9.30pm there will be a Hammer film. All extracts and the film will be projected on 16mm film which in some cases include some rare items. I will be definately there for the afternoon. Possible the evening. Should any Britmovie member be interested, it is important that you ring Alan Willmott 01442 264266 as there may be limited space and for number of refreshments. Please be free to quote my name.
The location is at the Memorial Hall. rear of Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LD opposite civic centre and next to the Hemel Hempstead Gazette Offices.

Alan French.

Good luck with this.

[alan french]

Hi,
Just seen your good wishes. Thankyou. I was careful. I was not attacked by anything strange after the presentation. I am now suffering from Vampiritus. Seeing the doctor next week. Dentist this week. See if she can do any thing about the two pointed teeth I have grown over the weekend. Heh! Heh!

Alan French.

[cassidy]

Just make sure you don't have a "stake" for dinner !!

Hi,
Just seen your good wishes. Thankyou. I was careful. I was not attacked by anything strange after the presentation. I am now suffering from Vampiritus. Seeing the doctor next week. Dentist this week. See if she can do any thing about the two pointed teeth I have grown over the weekend. Heh! Heh!

Alan French.

[alan french]

Hi,
I like my steaks well done.

Alan French