
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||

This week Becky and Kev are in Russia with its greatest love machine as Christopher Lee takes on the role of one of European history's most infamous figures… RASPUTIN: THE MAD MONK!
Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons
Produced and Edited by Mik... more
This week Kev and Becky shuffle their way into a Cornish village to discuss Hammer's first foray into the zombie subgenre!
Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons
Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer
Drop us an email hammer@evolutionofhorror.com
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This week we take a break from our regular schedule for the first of our EOH Network round table discussions! Kevin and Becky are joined by Carry On Up The Podcast co-hosts for a conversation about the relationships between comedy and horror...
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This week Kev and Becky are back with Drac, as Christopher Lee returns to one of his most iconic roles in Terence Fisher's DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS!
Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons
Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer
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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
Superb, fun, knowledgable and in-depth look at many Hammer classic. I can’t recommend it enough! Possibly the best of all the Hammer podcasts.
HOWEVER, Kev really needs to get hydrated before he does these: the clicking, smacking and sticky noises from his mouth are really, really off-putting. Hear the podcast on Quatermass 2. Get hydrated, Kev - or hold your mouth further back from the microphone! These plosive sounds make it real hard to listen to on earbuds; they feel too horribly intimate. ... more
brilliant chemistry between the hosts, loads of fun and very informative. x
After wrapping up the Twin Peaks podcast with Mike and Stacie, I was searching for something that could match that energy and chemistry. Becky and Kevin absolutely delivered. Instantly hooked, my new favourite duo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thoughtful thought provoking and truly well presented by two
knowledgeable & Fun folks. A real Pleasure to listen to, Thank⭐️You
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Two hosts with a complementary dynamic—Becky Darke, a film critic, and Kevin Lyons, a Hammer aficionado—deep-dive into Hammer horror cinema, tracing the studio's evolution from Gothic fright to psychological thrillers and beyond. Across episodes they balance rigorous film analysis, production anecdotes, and cultural context, often spotlighting gender themes, era-specific sensibilities, and stylistic innovations. Listeners can expect thoughtful breakdowns of set design, score, and performance, plus accessible banter that makes classic horror history engaging for both newcomers and long-time fans. The show stands out for its clear enthusiasm, strong host chemistry, and a consistently fan-friendly yet critique-friendly approach that invites br... more
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