A Hammer Films research account, specialising in the early history of the company and sister company Exclusive Films.
Managed by Robert JE Simpson, BA, MA - freelance film historian and broadcaster. Ex-archivist for Hammer.
www.exclusivefilms.co.uk
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Ed Wood's infamous Plan 9 From Outer Space is out on BD from @BFI on 7 Sep.
Even better, release includes BRIDE OF THE MONSTER, which was handled by Exclusive Films on its original UK release.
A must have.
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Our brew and biscuits matinee today stars #DeanJagger #EdwardChapman #LeoMcKern #AnthonyNewley in...
X THE UNKNOWN (1956) 2:45pm sci-fi fantasy from Hammer Films #TPTVsubtitles
New Addition to the collection - around 80 programmes from Will Hammer's theatre offerings.
Haven't filed them yet - a few dupes of stuff I already have, but lots of new pieces.
Exploring Hammer Films' theatre connections is my next big project.
I've been doing a bit of a deep dive into Brian Donlevy's origins.
Most of you might recall him as the original Hammer Films Quatermass.
But stories about his early days are muddied. Conflicting reports suggesting he was born in Ohio, or more facifully, Ireland.
Break in the Circle is next up on Hammer's 4k restorations.
This thriller has never had a home video release before!
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I'm currently putting together something that will untangle the web and correct the mythology.
Stay tuned over the coming weeks for the reveal.
Meanwhile, if any of Donlevy's living relatives are out there - please get in touch !
Crucible of Horror is now sold out at the Hammer shop...
Still copies available via other retailers
Get yours while you can
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New blog post:
Is it time To The Devil... A Daughter was censored?
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Being an Irishman myself I've long wondered about the truth and have been picking apart the myth and reality for some time.
It's all far more muddy than I ever thought. But I think I've finally got some definitive answers, with receipts.
Interesting news, Wim Wenders has withdrawn his film Wrong Move from ciculation because of the inclusion of nudity of then-13 year old Nastassja Kinski.
Is it time Hammer's To the Devil A Daughter was re-cut for featuring a nude 14 year old Kinski?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".
