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Hammer Time: A Hammer Horror Podcast

Mike Muncer
Hammer Horror
Hammer Films
Peter Cushing
Christopher Lee
Dracula
Hammer
Gothic Horror
Hammer Film Productions
Quatermass 2
The Revenge Of Frankenstein
Phantom Of the Opera
Science Fiction
Body Horror
Frankenstein
British Cinema
Jimmy Sangster
The Curse Of Frankenstein
Yeti
Alien Invasion
The Mummy

From The Curse of Frankenstein to Blood from the Mummy's Tomb, from Dracula to Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, Hammer was the leading production company in British horror from the mid 1950s to the 1970s. Join film critic and Hammer newbie Becky Darke and Hammer expert Kevin Lyons as they watch and discuss every horror film in Hammer's back catalogue! It's Hammer Time.

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This week Becky and Kev are bathing in blood as Hammer tackles the legend of Elizabeth Bathory in COUNTESS DRACULA!

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer

Drop us an email hammer@evolutionofhorror.com

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Devils in female bodies! This week Kevin and Becky cover the second film in the Karnstein trilogy as Marcilla (or Carmilla or Mircalla) returns in the extremely 70s LUST FOR A VAMPIRE.

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

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This week Becky and Kevin dip into the mailbag to answer listener questions, and run down their personal top 10 Hammer horror films covered on the podcast so far!

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer

Drop us ... more

New thrills! New faces! New horror! This week Kevin and Becky round out 1970 with one of the more controversial titles in our journey: Jimmy Sangster's THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN.

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike ... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Hearn
Writer and Hammer historian; director of Hammer and Beyond, The Jimmy Sangster Legacy
Severin Films box set and Hammer heritage projects
Episode: The Legacy of Jimmy Sangster (An interview with Marcus Hearn)
Becky Darke
Hammer Time Podcast host, Hammer expert
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Episode: Horror Vs. Comedy: An EOH Network Round Table Discussion
Kevin Lyons
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Episode: Horror Vs. Comedy: An EOH Network Round Table Discussion
Susan Kalman
Carry On Up The Podcast co-host
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Episode: Horror Vs. Comedy: An EOH Network Round Table Discussion

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Becky Darke
Host of the show, film critic, Hammer enthusiast
Kevin Lyons
Co-host, Hammer expert and critic

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 283 ratings
  • Great show about a great studio

    Really love this podcast. Very entertaining, good chemistry between hosts, and lots of interesting facts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Namikas
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun show

    Love hearing the history behind Hammer

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KRMedia
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    Been a fan of hammer horror movies for many years and Kev and Becki dark just confirm why hammer movies are the best we ever produced. They know their stuff and it’s well researched and great fun as well to listen to each of them play off each other and have a laugh along the way. More of the same please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grayster71
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love the podcast

    This, to me, is just like sitting and listening to two friends discuss these films. Becky dark is lovely. She sounds like she’s great fun. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vincent carter
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • An Exceptional Horror Podcast

    Kevin Lyons and Becky Darke brilliantly take us on an engaging journey through the Hammer Horror film catalog. Each episode delivers a plethora of fascinating insights and production histories into the films and really helps to boost my appreciation for the films as I rewatch many of them and even discover some of the films for the first time. Kevin and Beck are great hosts and really do a great job educating and entertaining us with each episode. Whether you are a longtime fan of Hammer or just... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cwalrus23 (Jack)
    United States5 months ago

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A few notes about production clarity, but overall high quality and entertaining.

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Mailbag Episode #3
Q: What masked or prop image would you pick for a Hammer-themed tattoo?
The hosts offer a range of iconic Hammer images for a tattoo, including the two vampire ladies in Brides of Dracula, Medusa, the windmill shadow from Brides of Dracula, and Oliver Reed in werewolf mode, explaining why these resonate visually with Hammer's gothic mood.
Mailbag Episode #3
Q: Was there ever discussion at Hammer to do a Dracula versus Frankenstein crossover?
The guests explain that Hammer never seriously pursued a Dracula vs. Frankenstein crossover in the 1960s, noting the brand's preference for keeping separate pocket universes within the Hammerverse, which helped audiences follow individual character arcs without mandatory crossovers.
Mailbag Episode #3
Q: Do you have a favourite scare from the films you've covered so far?
Becky and Kev highlight scenes like Paranoiac's mask, the zombie scream from Plague of the Zombies, and the wheelchair death in Taste of Fear as standout scares, emphasizing how the films combine atmosphere, practical effects, and unexpected visual shocks to leave a lasting impression.
Christmas Mailbag (& Hammer Rankings So Far)
Q: If you had the power to remake a Hammer film, which one would you choose and who would you choose to direct it?
Becky would love to see 'Brides of Dracula' remade, possibly directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal or Nia DaCosta, focusing on a female perspective.
Christmas Mailbag (& Hammer Rankings So Far)
Q: What do you consider the peak of the Hammer Horror films to be?
Kevin mentions that the peak is Dracula AD 1972, stating it has a soft spot for it because it was the first Hammer Dracula film he saw all the way through.

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Hammer Time: A Hammer Horror Podcast offers accessible yet deeply informed discussions of Hammer's Gothic horror catalog, blending film analysis with production context, censorship, and era-specific culture. Two hosts—Becky Darke, a knowledgeable fan, and Kevin Lyons, a seasoned Hammer expert—drive the conversations with warmth, humor, and a knack for connecting films to larger historical moments. Recent episodes span everything from classic Dracula entries to Frankenstein and Quatermass installments, often featuring episode-by-episode breakdowns, trivia, and occasional guests to enrich context. The show stands out for its strong host chemistry, clear love for the material, and thoughtful framing of how Hammer's aesthetics and industry deci... more

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