Tag Archives: Hammer

Quatermass and the Pit (1967)

Posted on April 15, 2017 at 10:16 am by Jeff Kuykendall

One of the most admirable qualities of the science fiction scripts of the late Nigel Kneale is that their stories proceed through the scientific method, albeit leading to fantastic conclusions. They are examples of true science fiction – a rare … Continue reading →

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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

Posted on March 12, 2017 at 5:12 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970), shot on location in the Canary Islands, is the most notable of Hammer’s attempts to recreate the global success of One Million Years B.C. (1966). It didn’t have Raquel Welch, and it didn’t have … Continue reading →

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One Million Years B.C. (1966)

Posted on February 17, 2017 at 3:48 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

The new Kino Blu-ray of One Million Years B.C. (1966) is to be welcomed with applause for a number of reasons. The film has become a beloved genre staple over the decades – hasn’t everyone caught a little bit of … Continue reading →

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