Hammer House of Horror - The Series - A Review

[@khaz606]

Out of all the horror I watched on tv as a child The Two Faces of Evil and The 13th Reunion still make my hairs stand on end. I even just about gotten over the end of Flypaper from TOTU :). Bless you CB.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you !! Flypaper - that is scary stuff indeed - think another creepy one is the landlady. Love these anthologies. 13th Reunion is my almost favourite of HHOH . Thanks for your comment. Crab 🦀

[@johnbarry1965]

Brilliant series. My favourite was " Children of the full moon" and then "Charlie Boy". Diana Dors was terrifying as Mrs Ardoy, also in "The amazing Mr Blunden,not forgetting her in the 1973 series"Thriller" in the episode "Nurse will make it better". The theme still sends shivers down my spine!!

[@angelrising8589]

The one with Peter Cushing and the animals was scary.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Very claustrophobic as well as the supernatural the show played on psychological fears too to add another punch to the gut.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

About 5 years ago, I started a journey - watching as many of these types of TV show as I could. I started with my favourite - the 50s/60s Twilight Zone; then Thriller (Brian Clemens), then this series. I recall watching it at my nan's on a Saturday night in the early 80s on Grananda. It holds up with some decent stories and good actors. For the record, I then watched all of TotU, the 80s Twilight Zone and am currently working my way through the original Tales from the Darkside and Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense aka Fox Mystery Theatre.. The latter has an episode where Dirk Benedict and Burt Kwouk have a fight. TV gold.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you for sharing - I think hhoh - I watched at my Nans too. I loved Twilight Zone and Thriller also had some corkers. I recently watched Mystery and Suspense and despite lacking in the sleaze does have some noteworthy episodes - Childs Play always sticks in my memory and Tennis Court. If you get the chance watch my reviews of out of the unknown and west country tales - these may jog some memories depending on first time round viewing as both shows were not repeated often. West Country is not available on DVD either so hoping BFI will release them. Thanks for sharing your memories with us as that's what this channel is all about. I might look at other anthologies in future programmes. Outer Limits (original and remake) are worth a punt too if you haven't seen them already. Very best 🦀.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN After watching the shows, particularly those made in the UK, I look up the filming locations to see what they look like now.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Me too - they do a lot of before and afters on some of the Dr Who blurays. Sometimes there are hardly any changes but other times it can be quite sad especially when the landscape has changed beyond all recognition and its for the worse. ☹️

[@tonybianco7897]

Brilliantly researched and well made review. I've collected rare videos for 35 years and started on TV stuff around 20 years back. I've hoarded all things HHoH for as long too. The Precision releases on uk video are great as well as the Brent Walker releases of Mystery and Suspense. Loved the Devil in Miss Jones and Zombie Flesheaters soundtrack you used in the background too... Well done..

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@tonybianco7897 Thank you so much and for recognising Miss Jones - which for some bizarre reason just seemed to fit perfectly for the background. I will no doubt use it again for future reviews. Hope you enjoy my reviews of all things Amicus as well. Those early video releases bring back a flood of memories and the acrid odour of the VHS tapes and VHS machines too. Not only the visuals of VHS but there was that smell to that takes me right back to childhood. Most have the smell of something cooking to catapult them back down the nostalgic rabbit hole but for me it was electronics. Best 🦀

[@robsawalker]

I had just turned ten when this came out and my parents let me sit up and watch it. It scared the piss out of me, which was brilliant! Totally agree with all your ratings, dead on. I also watched the Hammer House of Mystery ones on youTube (don't remember them at all) and really enjoyed those too.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Excellent. This series scared me too. I guess when young I was always used to good triumphs bad and a happy ending. Wasn't used to seeing the 'heroes' come to a horrible end. Doubly upsetting. Classic t.v though. 🦀

[@ebneigh5191]

‘The Evil Dead Rise’ very much looked inspired by this series.

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

What? in what way.....

[@archstanton4365]

Oh you devil, I could here Goblin lurking in the background there, nice one!

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

What better celebration in sound of something dark, gothic and eerie. Goblin is the prog rock of the damned. Love it. Thanks for noticing 🦀

[@archstanton4365]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN Indeed! I've been fortunate enough to see them twice in concert.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@archstanton4365 Envious !!! They are amazing. Van der graf generator played by phantoms and composed by fallen angels. Perfection. Loved Alien Contamination/Hell of the Living Dead soundtrack. ❤️ 🦀

[@hanniffydinn6019]

If I ever see a hitchhiker in a yellow raincoat I’m never stopping! Scared the nuts off me as a kid! 😎👍👏

[@garybryant1501]

Loved this as a kid and still love it today shame they didn't do a Captain Kronos episode especially with Brian Clemens being a TV legend he could have done a classic And the ending of The House That Bled To Death stuck with me for weeks and Hazell together with Travis was an extra surprise 😊

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

That episode of House is awesome - as well as, if not seen it before, a revelation - it probably wouldn't be made now as it would felt it would traumatise the child actors (though the kids looked like they were having ball being covered in red gunk) or children who may just happen to watch it - hence why we, in the U.K, will have strict online censorship if the digital bill gets parliamentary ascent - as usual, as in comics, cinema, video,computer games and now the internet the poor child is used as an excuse for strict censorship. I lament a Kronos series didn't surface and would lament if they attempted to do it now as too much marxism and cancel culture preaching would know doubt get in the way of decent storytelling and entertainment - well at least Kronos companion has a hunched back so that's a head start for the diversity mob. Oh Hazell - yes I have forgotten about that ! God now you are talking - my parents used to watch that but as I was so young and it didn't feature the doctor, avengers, wonder woman or vast amounts of gore and nudity I doubt if it would have held my attention. On single name programmes I can also remember Hywel Bennett in Shelley - for some reason the theme music makes me feel sad - don't know why - but thats another series of its time . Thanks for stirring up the pot of memories - always appreciated. Crab

[@garybryant1501]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN well Shelley was a bit of sad character in a way 🤔

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@garybryant1501 I remember him looking suitably miserable and pessimistic - always gazing into a beer glass as I recall. I much preferred Robins Nest - I remember laughing at the one armed man - not because of affliction but more of his resemblance to a Turkey 🤣

[@garybryant1501]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN talking of Hywel Bennett I remember seeing Twisted Nerve as a ten year old and thought hello Shelley's go Psycho 🤔

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@garybryant1501 that was particularly nasty as I remember especially the scissor scene and a highly memorable them tune. I must revisit that one. He wasn't a bad actor to be honest from the same stable as Ian Ogilvy and actors if that ilk. Remember Return of the Saint ?

[@stevenmcnicoll5060]

After the multi million dollar failure of Raise The Titanic, Lew Grade quipped "It would have been cheaper to lower the Atlantic."

[@IRISHguitarist777]

Again,the memories flood back! My schoolyard talked of nothing else but those cracked bloody pipes on the Monday morning, l will never forget this series,we were enthralled,it was water cooler TV for my 10 year old self. The astounding John Carson and his crisp,eloquent South African voice gave a true gravitas to anything he put his talents to including the exquisite Plague of the Zombies but in the Guardians of the Abyss he glows as the Satanic Cult leader. Interesting tit bit.....The London Black Metal band AKERCOCKE who had considerable success and are actual bonefide Satanists used the complete opening scene of this Hammer episode on their "Choronzon" album with the very first track, "Praise the name of Satan" it's an absolute blast! Well worth the listen if checked out on youtube. Lord knows how they got the copyright clearance to do it? Sir Crab Apple has stoked the embers of my childhood yet again. There should be a Statue dedicated to you somewhere in England Sir,you are honestly a National Treasure. ❤❤❤❤

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

I dont know what it is about the pipe story it captured the imagination so well. The ones that scared me as a child was silent scream, trapped in the wired up house and children of the full moon - the werewolf at the window and 13th reunion - the twist ending. Many, if not all of these ended up with the baddies prevailing. Loved this series, was petrified. Once again thank you for your lovely comment will check out the black metal band track as i like all music (except for moern msinstream populist crap). Happy bank holiday. 🦀 x

[@IRISHguitarist777]

​Its VERY HEAVY but its amazing how they used the intro to Guardians of the Abyss to start their Album! Really fits it so well.

[@doctorsocrates4413]

Fantastic series...brings a lot of memories from my childhood.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you for that. To ignite memories and generate interest in new things, no matter how old they may be is what my channel is all about. X

[@cerneuffington2656]

Another brilliant review. I think Rude Awakening deserves more than 6/10. In Possession was a remake of the Out of the Unknown episode, The Uninvited. It still scares the life out of me ♥

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

I never knew that about In Possession - thanks for that ! Rude Awakening was o.k but simply didn't click for me. It certainly took a couple of watches to get the point. Maybe I'll give it another go and change my opinion of it. Thanks for taking the time to comment - much appreciated. Crab 🦀

[@ChrisChaka]

Excellent examination of the series! Just what I was looking for after finishing my first watch.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Glad you enjoyed it. There's plenty of other stuff on here too which will see you through plenty of shifts. I have done a series on Hammer Films covering all classics , you may find these of interest. Best 🦀

[@yoochoobb]

More Dario Argento film music at the end - Profondo Rosso (Deep Red), performed by Goblin. I have this on CD also.

[@jamesreid8840]

Bloody bravo again Crabapple 👏 Yes was a nice way to end the Hammer threads 😢. For me the stand out episodes are my favourite Guardian of the Abyss, The Two Faces of Evil boy did this episode scare the living daylights out of my 2 younger sisters 😂 and The Children of the Full Moon Diane dors at her best I will have to try to watch Journey to the unknown seems to have slipped my mind this series. Yes have to agree with you mate for people to check out Wake In Fright very good film would also say check Images (1972) and The Shout (1978) out as well. Well my friend looking forward to see what dark and dingy retro path you take us on next 👍

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Great to hear from you. As you say it wrapped up things nicely. Journey to the Unknown is worth a view as it is an early example of anthology horror and thriller that spawned a lot of golden age series that followed the same pathway in the 1970's whether film or t.v. It's quite difficult to get hold of though. I enjoyed The Shout with Alan Bates - a very moody piece indeed. For season 5 I don't know as of yet what pathway it will take but stay tuned for sure. Am having a little break as exhausted. Will get the brain 🧠 ticking over to whip something up. Aim to work on new theme and opening credits. Feel a bit of sleaze may be in order but have to ensure it doesn't wind you tube up as don't want to end up in hot water and lose the more 'wholesome' reviews already on this channel. I am delighted to share that I have reached 1,000 subscribers which is a milestone and an unexpected one at that. Will look forward in sharing some other delights with you and others keeping cult telly and film fans happy everywhere. Thanks for being part of it all - here's to season 5 !! 🍷 🥂 Best always 🦀

[@mjp8648]

That's how you do the opening credits to create an atmosphere before each episode.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you. I was pleased with this one and the 'chop'. Very best 🦀

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

I just subbed. This by far was my favorite series. I was 18 in 1980 so I saw it when it came out originally.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you for subscribing. It must have been amazing seeing this first time round and eye opening as the show was bold in terms of its adult content, especially the gruel. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Hope there's other things on here of interest . 🦀

[@naparry4772]

Thanks for giving this great series such a full and fascinating review. I remember most of it very fondly, but good grief, 'Two Faces of Evil' gave me nightmares for weeks. It still gives me chills when I watch it - even though a lot of it doesn't make much sense (I love some of your background music choices too)!

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Re watching the show I too noted how chilling it was and bold for it's time. The music choices are wide and varied Nd try to choose to suit the review. Glad someone noticed it - appreciate it . Cheers 🦀

[@naparry4772]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN - shame there weren't more Hammer TV series. Cheers!

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@naparry4772 I agree. Guardian of the Abyss was another favourite.

[@naparry4772]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN - the day after 'that scene' in The House That Bled to Death, everybody I knew was talking about it. Another fine episode!

[@garyhaskins7482]

How did i miss this one watching right now exelent crab apple coukd u do journey to the unknown to settled down wirh tea and toast for this one

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you. I may revisit journey to the unknown once I stumble out of the Amicus odyssey. Yours 🦀

[@garyhaskins7482]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN looking forward to that when is the next one out seen three amicus all amazing

[@rafe9897]

Mark of Satan is genuinely disturbing, 10/10 well done Hammer.

[@angelrising8589]

Yes. I liked this when I was a boy. I have the box set.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

They still hold up now. A superb series. Wish anthology series were being made now but I guess they've had their day and wouldn't be so impactful. Thanks for your comment 👍 crab 🦀

[@archstanton4365]

Thanks so much for this one! 👍

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thanks for watching Mr Stanton. I am glad you enjoyed it 😊 🦀

[@Mr.Goodkat]

Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase this series on Blu ray in the correct aspect ratio?

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@Mr.Goodkat It is/was available on blu ray in the UK. I am unsure of the ratio though but assume it would be correct. Best 🦀

[@archstanton4365]

Hey Crabby! Why don't you treat us to a wonderful presentation on "Journey to the Unknown" sort it for us won't ya, love? 🌞😄

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

I will do my best - I have to source decent material first for the series so will hunt that down. I am finishing my radley metzger programmes and pay homage to this amazing director. Then something 'wholesome' as I have recently seen to much holesome stuff. So t.v next and beyond........ 🦀

[@archstanton4365]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN Im not familiar with Metzger, I reckon you're suggesting I become acquainted??? Yes, I will, for you.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@Arch Stanton It depends really his films may or may not be your cup of tea. The Lickerish Quartet may appeal to you. 🦀

[@archstanton4365]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN Cheers Crabby!

[@princesshassim6009]

Hi, sorry i'm late covering this video gem of yours hon but better late than never. First point i'm a bit of a Lew Grade fan and an expert as well.....small point, but he really pulled out of the film buisness because of a man named Robert Holmes-Court, an Australian whom he had recently taken on as his partner at ITC until he found that the Aussie was so unpleasant to work with he actually sold off his own company to him. It was a very sad day for the whole of the UK industry. Yes, this exciting show from Hammer was not bad, and TV by the early 80's WAS definately too safe and pointless for general consumption it's true. This was defiantely a move in the right direction but we needed more of them and by 1980 England was now under Thatcher and on the skids; plus it's not as tho anyone in the UK Film and TV industry ever knew what they were doing except Lew Grade so that as they say was that. No money being spent and in many cases no money to start with, but most of all no imagination at the top. Anyway, i really liked 'Journey To The Unknown' in 1968; as you say a true underrated UK gem.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thanks Princess for filling in a few gaps. I wish you all the very best for your move to the U.K. In the Autumn too my favourite month for sure. Also thank you for taking the time to watch look..look and look again. It must be such a busy time and stressful. My channel wouldn't be the same without your reportage. Big hugs 🦀

[@princesshassim6009]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN We've never met, but understand i will always be your friend. X

[@davidbeattie6526]

Grats on the 1k subscribers

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you so much and thank you for sticking with my little channel since the early days. 😊 🦀

[@vivienneandersson6019]

Great video! I just watched Wake in Fright the other day for the first time and had never heard of Gary Bond despite being a Jeremy Brett fan, I love early 70's Australian cinema. Have you seen the horror short Panic 1978 with Avis Bunnage?

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you so much. I haven't seen Panic. I too like ozploitation - Alison birthday is one I have scheduled to watch. Its quite under rated in my opinion. They are usually gritty and its good to play guess the cell block h star !. Chant of Jimmy blacksmith is also worth watching - at one time this seized as a video nasty in the u.k - although not prosecuted. Wake in fright was a pleasant surprise. Donald pleasance is truly sinister in this. Will definitely check Panic out. Thanks for that and taking the time to comment. Best crab 🦀

[@vivienneandersson6019]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN Yes, the Australian pool of actors was quite small so people are always popping up that you recognize, I just watched Alison's Birthday and recognized Bunny Brooke from A Country Practice, thanks for the recommendation! You'll enjoy Panic!

[@angelrising8589]

Was there a series called Beasts? I remember that being a bit scary when I was a lad.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

There was indeed about 1977 and I recall Nigel Kneale penned a corker. That's on DVD if you have surplus pennies. I have watched the odd episode but need to revisit it some time.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

Beasts is superb, especially after 5 or 6 Lambrini cocktails.

[@lallancashire2201]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN Beasts is awesome especially the episode "Baby" - must see! 👍

[@garyhaskins7482]

Hammer house of mystery and suspense would be great to crabapple

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Another one to contemplate though most were of the thriller variety but we could always look...look and look again at the best of I suppose. 🦀

[@angelrising8589]

Great vid. Keep up the good work xx

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you so much - keep watching xx

[@benjaminclasper9355]

The party scene in the house that bled to death and the pipe is just leaking blood everywhere is chilling in a way I think because it was filmed a long time ago now it maybe cringy or looks cheesy but the first time I watched it a few years ago it did scare me a bit inside It did it’s job.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

That and the werewolf at the window caused many a sleepless night. 😫

[@benjaminclasper9355]

God bless you crab apple.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

You too Mr Clasper 🦀

[@benjaminclasper9355]

Thank you mr Crab.

[@benjaminclasper9355]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN I didn’t mean crap up there , I meant crab.

[@davidlintern3985]

Thanks so much for this video 👍

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyee it. There is a history of Hammer on here. 😀🦀

[@davidlintern3985]

@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN I will be watching them all as I'm planning a cycle ride for next year to visit as many Hammer filming locations as I can, and I've found it quite time consuming to get good information etc... Your video has proved very helpful 👏

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@davidlintern3985 excellent. Cornwall would be a good place to start, its beautiful, eerie and quite breathtaking - the abandoned tin mines are awesome. Beggars belief why more horror isn't filmed there or the new forest either. Let me know how you get on you could upload a Hammer then and now it woukd be fascinating for a fan of the movies for sure. 🦀

[@davidlintern3985]

@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN 1.Goring on Thames (George Michael's house) wp 27 2.Maple Durham Ozzy (water mill album cover) wp 28 3.Braziers Park (Stuart burchley) wp 29 4.Hampden House (Hammer horror house) wp 30 5.Black park ( Hammer horror location) wp 6.Bray films studios, Windsor rd wp 35 7.Bridge from monster club, Aldenham country park wp 39 8.Peter cushings house Whitstable wp 57 9.Wykehurst park (legend of hell house) wr 10.South Downs link way wp 66 This is my itinerary so far, it's not all Hammer horror as there's some other classic films I love too.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@@davidlintern3985 I have been to Peter Cushings house at Whitstable. Say hello from me please. He was a great actor and such a kind soul. One of my heroes along with Chris Lee, Patric Macnee and Tom Baker. Very impressive itinerary you've picked some smashing places. I have always wanted to do a Wicker Man pilgrimage it's on my bucket list for sure. 🦀

[@garyhaskins7482]

Bad arse series and cool narration

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you so much. 🦀

[@marcmcbride5531]

love you Crab

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Aweeeee - thank you. I am honoured 🦀

[@Medraut00]

I think the animal harm and other elements will put me off this series but enjoy ur review of the rest of the Hammer era of films

[@patrickdoherty4527]

Love the use of Prisoner music at 38:45. Was that piece used in another series? Great video BTW. I loved Hammer and Amicus movies as a child but have never seen this series.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Bang on - it was Prisoner music which Prisoner got from stock and library music. I use a lot of that to capture the vibe of the shows it also is less artificial than contemporary. Although tacky at times it had soul. Try and catch Hammer House if you can it's superb and quite grim. 🦀

[@patrickdoherty4527]

@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN Ah, I didn't realise that Prisoner hadn't comissioned their own music. Anyway, all the pieces are well chosen and used in the series. Yeah, I'll deff check out the Hammer series.

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

@Patrick Doherty Fill yer boots there's plenty of it. I went crossed eye doing the Hammer but think I catalogued, reviewed, and covered everything . I enjoyed doing the hammer stuff and the Avengers too, oh and blakes 7. I started very crudely with just a tinny microphone and free editing software but have come a long way and it's all self taught. I hope it inspires others to do the same. I am thinking of covering Prisoner at some stage. I loved that show and remember seeing it at a time when the world was more settled and people I loved were still alive. I must also confess I have all the episodes and go back to it when I need some comfort viewing or Dr Who and many, many other things. Anyway thanks for your feedback and your time. Take care. 🦀

[@patrickdoherty4527]

Many thanks@@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN !

[@garyhaskins7482]

Bad arse series and cool narration

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Thank you so much. 🦀