Watch Hammer House of Horrors

1980
1 Season

Hammer House of Horrors is a classic anthology horror series from the iconic British studio of the same name. Originally airing in 1980, the show features 13 standalone episodes, each with a different cast and story, but all with a shared love of chilling scares, gruesome monsters, and eerie atmosphere.

The series is hosted by the enigmatic and macabre figure of Dr. Van Helsing, played by the legendary Peter Cushing. In each episode, Van Helsing introduces the story and sets the sinister scene, before fading into the shadows as the tale unfolds.

The stories themselves are a mix of classic horror tropes, supernatural twists, and unexpected shocks, with influences ranging from gothic literature to Twilight Zone-esque surrealism. A typical episode might feature haunted houses, cursed objects, vengeful spirits, or monstrous creatures, all brought to life with the vivid visual style and atmospheric music that Hammer is known for.

Despite the variety of stories on offer, Hammer House of Horrors maintains a consistent tone and aesthetic throughout. The show's use of color, lighting, and camera angles creates a hauntingly beautiful look that perfectly complements the chilling tales being told. From the eerie desolation of remote country roads to the opulent decadence of aristocratic mansions, each episode creates a distinct world that sucks the viewer in and fills them with a sense of dread.

While the individual stories and scares are often effective and memorable, the true strength of Hammer House of Horrors lies in its performances. The show features a who's-who of British acting talent, including Jon Finch, Brian Cox, and Denholm Elliott, all of whom bring a gravitas and intensity to their roles that elevates the material. There's a sense of commitment and sincerity to the performances that gives weight to the horrors unfolding on screen, even if some of the effects and makeup can seem dated by modern standards.

Despite its reputation as a classic of horror TV, Hammer House of Horrors has been somewhat overlooked in recent years. However, with the new release from Shout! Factory, the show has found a new audience and a chance to scare a new generation of fans. The Blu-ray release features all 13 episodes of the series, fully restored and remastered for a high definition viewing experience. In addition, there are a host of special features, including interviews with cast and crew, archival behind-the-scenes footage, and more.

If you're a fan of classic horror, or just looking for something to spook you on a dark and stormy night, then Hammer House of Horrors is definitely worth checking out. With its mix of scares, style, and top-notch acting, this anthology series is a true gem of the genre, and one that deserves a place in the pantheon of horror classics.

Hammer House of Horrors is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between September 13, 1980 and on Shout! Factory

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Seasons

13. The Mark of Satan

December 6, 1980

A man sees the number nine everywhere and is convinced the forces of evil are at work.

12. The Two Faces of Evil

November 29, 1980

A family on holiday stop to pick up a mysterious hitch-hiker.

11. Visitor from the Grave

November 22, 1980

A former mental patient kills her would-be rapist, but his corpse returns from its secret grave.

10. Guardian of the Abyss

November 15, 1980

A scrying glass puts an antiques exporter in the path of a woman fleeing from devil worshipers and the evil hypnotist who leads them.

9. Carpathian Eagle

November 8, 1980

Murder victims are being found with the hearts cut out. A police detective is assigned to find and stop the killer.

8. Children of the Full Moon

November 1, 1980

A married couple, lost in the woods, stumble across a creepy mansion and its inhabitants - an overly-kind old women and deadly wolf children that scour the country-side looking for victims.

7. The Silent Scream

October 25, 1980

When Chuck Spillers is released from prison, he tells his wife Annie that he had been visited by an old man, Martin Blueck, along his sentence for robbing a safe, and Blueck had given some money for him to help a fresh start in life. A couple of days later, Chuck sees a safe in the store, and decide to open it, being trapped in a weird situation and disclosing the truth about the sadistic Blueck.

6. Charlie Boy

October 18, 1980

A carved African fetish with voodoo powers has a dangerous mind of its own.

5. The House That Bled to Death

October 11, 1980

William and Emma Peters buy an old house where a brutal murder happened years ago in very bad condition with the intention of restoring it. They move with their daughter Sophie, and become friends of their neighbors Jean and George Evans. However, eerie events happen in the house, inclusive the death of Sophie's cat.

4. Growing Pains

October 4, 1980

After the death of their son William Morton, the diplomat Laurie Morton and her husband, the scientist Terence Morton adopt a boy, James. From the moment James moves to Morton's house in the country on, weird things happen with the family.

3. Rude Awakening

September 27, 1980

A real estate broker finds himself having dreams that seem to be incredibly real. They are so real, in fact, that he begins to wonder which is the dream and which is reality.

2. The Thirteenth Reunion

September 20, 1980

Ruth, a reporter, is assigned by her editor to participate in the ten-weeks course of a new weight-loss organization called "Think Thin". According to a letter from a reader, the course is very masochistic and depressing, destroying the self-esteem of the patient. Ruth makes a friend in the course, who dies in a car crash. In her investigation, Ruth finds dark and macabre secrets.

1. Witching Time

September 13, 1980

At the isolated Woodstock Farm in rural England, workaholic composer David Winter is depressed because he feels that his wife, actress Mary, is unfaithful. In a dark and stormy night, Lucinda Jessup, the ghost of a witch from the 17th Century and former dweller of the farm, arrives in the barn and possesses David. Mary fights against Lucinda trying to recover David.

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Where to Watch Hammer House of Horrors

Hammer House of Horrors is available for streaming on the Shout! Factory website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Hammer House of Horrors on demand at Amazon Prime.