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Popcorn Pictures
Reviewing the best (and worst) of horror, sci-fi and fantasy since 2000


Fear in the Night (1972)
One of Hammer's attempts to venture out into thrillers is an admirable if flawed side project from their Gothic classics.
Feb 28


Countess Dracula (1971)
Middling Hammer horror notable for being one of iconic starlet Ingrid Pitt's two leading roles for the studio. She left an impression!
Oct 19, 2024


Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)
One of the best films Hammer ever made, this is the Anglo-horror cycle at its bleakest and finest.
Sep 1, 2024


The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
Widely considered one of the better films in the Hammer catalogue, this sequel sees the improbable return of Cushing's Frankenstein.
Sep 1, 2024


The Gorgon (1964)
Solid mid-60s effort from Hammer is one of their best standalone horror films.
May 31, 2024


Creatures the World Forgot (1971)
Hammer's final prehistoric outing is their worst - and despite the title, there's no dinosaurs!
Jan 6, 2024


Vampire Circus (1972)
Late Hammer horror which is one of their strongest vampire films, if not one of their best overall.
Aug 26, 2023


Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971)
Hammer's final mummy film doesn't feature a bandage-wearing monster.
Aug 22, 2023


The Mummy's Shroud (1967)
Beware the beat of the cloth-wrapped feet in Hammer's third mummy movie.
Aug 22, 2023
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