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neverending
08-24-2013, 12:27 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_House_of_Horror
This was a British TV anthology series that only lasted 13 episodes. It was also shown in the US, though I can't remember what network aired it. Produced in 1980.
I remember thinking it was pretty strong stuff for 198l0 television. My strongest memory is of the episode "The Housed That Bled to Death," because there was indeed, lots of blood. Peter Cushing appeared in one episode.
Anyone else remember this show?
hammerfan
08-24-2013, 03:02 AM
Hard to believe, but, no, I don't remember ever seeing this show.
neverending
08-24-2013, 03:05 AM
They were very well done, IMO.
Straker
08-24-2013, 05:02 AM
Loved it, some really good episodes... I'm guessing it has had a little more air time over here through the years than out there. I probably first saw it in the late 80s as a child.
The Villain
08-24-2013, 08:45 AM
I think i've watched one. Been meaning to watch more though
neverending
08-25-2013, 05:58 PM
Good to know!
Gustav Weil
08-28-2013, 06:55 AM
Loved this show, I always remember the Werewolf episode with Diana Dors scaring the crap out of me as a youngster!
The Peter Cushing episode is actually a pre cursor to the likes of saw and Hostel in a way....
Guardian of the abyss and the creepy doppelganger episode (The name escapes me) were two other standouts for me.
Anybody catch any of the other Hammer series? Mystery and suspense I think??
MistaSugarBear
08-28-2013, 09:44 AM
I don't think, I've ever seen this show..although it does sound interesting...does the story line go along the lines of Tales From The Crypt or Tales From the Darkside??? If it does, I will enjoy!
neverending
08-28-2013, 11:45 AM
If by that you mean was it an anthology series, yes it was. No host though. Just a different story every week.
MistaSugarBear
08-28-2013, 01:13 PM
If by that you mean was it an anthology series, yes it was. No host though. Just a different story every week.
Awesome! I have to look into it!
Sicknero
09-01-2013, 04:15 AM
I remember some of it well : ) I got hold of the complete series a while ago but haven't got around to watching any of it yet. I wonder how well it's aged...
Funny you mention "The House That Bled To Death" in your OP - I was about 12 when it was first on and I remember it having quite an impact on me...
I remember "Visitor From the Grave" as well, but that's all, I don't remember Peter Cushing being in it. I was surprised when I got it that there were so few episodes.
The Ugly Duchess
12-09-2013, 04:00 PM
Just got the series on DVD.
It was just GREAT! LOVED IT!
Especially the werewolf episode with Diana Dors. My favorite of the 13 episodes.
The Duchess
Ferox13
12-11-2013, 04:40 AM
There was also the Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense. It wasn't quite as good but it did feature an episode with a killer Tennis Court.