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 and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
Jul 09, 2025•7 min
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 - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells The links you think you’ll need are here & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min
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://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
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
Jun 25, 2025•5 min
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 Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 32 min
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. This one tiny moment set Cev off on a voyage of discovery... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Ar...
Jun 18, 2025•3 min
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
Jun 11, 2025•7 min
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 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...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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 have been deliberately devised to confuse... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard W...
Jun 04, 2025•9 min
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 music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
May 28, 2025•6 min
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 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...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 33 min
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! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
May 12, 2025•1 hr 27 min
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 good idea. It's up to you to decide... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 43 min
(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 on the hill can assist? What could possibly go wrong? All the links you think you’ll need & more! HERE Cev's the dusty receptionist at the loca...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 41 min
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 links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 39 min
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 Richard Wells Please leave us a lovely review because there are some very malicious people out there that keep getting us confused with other podcasts.Th...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 31 min
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 Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod "For the King!"...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 Richard Wells "Car horn = corpse"
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 30 min
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://youtu.be/8MBxu0VAAWE?si=Z1f-aLpjFaDACdBa “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wel...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 38 min
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 you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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/househammerpod
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 55 min
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 only So, does this quiz make Adam feel like a child on Christmas morning? Can it banish the Grinch from Cev's heart? And, has Philip discovered the ult...
Dec 07, 2024•34 min
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 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://li...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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 cockahoop about everything, Philip's gone poetic, Adam's all about a paddlin' and Smokey's sniffing something in this feature length adventure! “The Ho...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 multilingual, Smokey gets ganged up on and Cev gets plastered... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Art...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 31 min
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 & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 54 min
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 by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 28 min
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 Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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? “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 &...
Aug 26, 2024•58 min
