Hammer horror is to live again! The British scary movie institution, which breathed its last in the 1970s is to be revived by a Dutch producer named John De Mol. De Mol has snagged the rights to Hammer's library of over 300 films, including Dracula, Frankenstein and the Mummy. "Hammer is a great British media brand that has lain dormant but lived on in people's imaginations. It is more intelligent and character-driven than traditional 'goreography' and we intend to capitalize on this and make it a global brand," said Oakes in a statement. The reborn studio intends to produce projects for both film and TV. So can Hammer compete in a world of Hostel's and Saws? Have at it in the forum.

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New trailer that confirms an imminent release date:   vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel& vanity=beyondtherave ... Read More countwithme About me
10:59, 17 March 2008 | Report This Post
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The new Hammer Horror, nd the Rave scheduled for an April release. It's going to be distributed online in a series of web episodes. Watch this space. ... Read More countwithme About me
09:23, 28 February 2008 | Report This Post
sounds good (what the dude below said) ... Read More Troopeford About me
16:48, 26 October 2007 | Report This Post
could have legs
films such as kronos the vampire hunter , which if i remember right was a herb smoking dude who kicked vamp ass could be quite a movie made with a johnny depp type . ... Read More grounded About me
18:52, 13 May 2007 | Report This Post
Hammer the new Dark Castle?
Hammer Horror has the rep for being a classic in the world of hoor pictures and recently we have seen Dark Castle with Joel Silver produce some ok pictures. If the Hammer brand is to stand the test of time then I feel they will need to move into these waters for sustainability. Thoughtful horror fun, that will not end up on happy meal boxes but sporn video gamed billions and box office revenues. cult status with a bout of expensive collectable figurines that you wouldn't find in a happy meal ... Read More chaseng25fa About me
23:44, 11 May 2007 | Report This Post
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They've been saying this for years.  I'm even working for a director who's trying to do the same sort of thing.  I'll believe it when I see it. ... Read More Caster About me
21:58, 11 May 2007 | Report This Post
The statement refers to the "global brand" and "imaginations". I think we're more likely to see plastic figures given away with Happy Meals than a new film. At a push a cheesy cartoon series. Maybe a series of games. People will see the Hammer name and think it's cool, no matter what it is. I doubt they could sell the films again because of previously mentioned reasons. ... Read More Najemikon About me
16:33, 11 May 2007 | Report This Post
Apart from Endemol man the rest of the consortium are in advertising; not good news, expect lots of toys and fast food tie-ins. All the best Hammer characters have been sold off to comkpanies that have ruined the franchise (Van Helsing, anyone?) so I'm not holding my breath for a killer movie. ... Read More Goa.Dragon About me
15:06, 11 May 2007 | Report This Post
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Come on Empire, I already started a thread for this! ... Read More Biggus About me
14:27, 11 May 2007 | Report This Post
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Hammer started horror over here, those films were classics!  I'm not sure reviving it would work though.  It won't be the same. ... Read More paul.mccluskey About me
14:12, 11 May 2007 | Report This Post
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