Hammer, Sequels, and Monsters! - Horror films from 1966-67

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 We are actually up to 1970 in our film list, but I realized I was a couple of blog posts behind! So here's our general thoughts on the films we watched as well as our faves at the end!


1966

The Deadly Bees: As someone squeamish about bees, I was a bit anxious going into this one. Despite a couple of scenes, it was pretty okay though. Plot was a bit predictable, but most importantly, it was a fun film.

Naked Evil: This was your typical voodoo film. The film had some interesting beats to it, but predictably it was pretty racist.

The She Beast: This was weird. Made me think a bit of El Baron del Terror. Had that "evil from the past in modern times now" plot (a la Dark Shadows). It had a cool antagonist though, too.

The Plague of the Zombies: Hammer's attempt at a zombie film was interesting. Called back to the old 30s and 40s zombie films in some ways but also felt like an adventure film in other ways.

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep: For an underwater monster, I wish we had more underwater footage for this. I just wasn't ever really convinced we were up against a "horror of the deep." Probably one of my least favorite Godzilla films.

Dracula: Prince of Darkness: This is the third Dracula film and Lee's return to the eponymous role. I actually thought this was way better than the original film. Had a more memorable town, cooler Dracula, and better heroes.

Rasputin the Mad Monk: This was a weird-ass film. I enjoyed it though. Pretty predictable plot.

The Reptile: Another weird Hammer film. I like little monster flicks like this though. Definitely a sexist and racist flick though too.

The Witches: Such a trippy film! If you like the twists of Rosemary's Baby, you'll love this film. It was long as fuck but fun as fuck.


1970 

Corruption: A plastic surgery film with Peter Cushing. Weird seeing him in a modern setting, but it was enjoyable. I liked the descent into chaos the film took. I just did not see the violence toward the end coming. I was expecting a much more Hollywood ending than I got. Was pleasantly surprised!

Even the Wind is Scared: A Mexican gothic film. Kind of a ghost story. It was all right. A bit predictable but not too bad!

Hillbillys in a Haunted House: Avoid the film like the fucking plague.

Zinda Laash: A Hindi Dracula film. It was all right. Nothing too much exciting except the unique music.

Son of Godzilla: Screw the haters. I thought this was cute as fuck. I love little Minilla.

Frankenstein Created Woman: Cushing's character gets more and more skeptical of humanity here. Had some weird mixed memory plot points, but it felt like genuine sci fi horror, which I liked.

The Mummy's Shroud: A pretty generic mummy film. A little gorier than the usual one at least.

Quartermass and the Pit: I just really haven't enjoyed the Quartermass films. Even after seeing all three, not sold on why they were even popular.

Fearless Vampire Killers: I love this movie. A Scooby-Doo style vampire film with so much humor and life to it. Would watch this again.


So our favorites!

As for me, definitely Fearless Vampire Killers and the Witches. Corruption is a close third.

As for Sin, "Rasputin, The Reptile, the Witches."


Next film post will be the end of the 60s!


Comment question of the day: what's your favorite non-series Hammer film?

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