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Hammer Time: A Hammer Horror Podcast

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

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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Latest Episodes

Bernard Quatermass is back! Becky and Kevin investigate something ancient and evil on the London Underground as they discuss a fan favourite, Quatermass and the Pit!

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer

Drop... more

Beware the beat of the cloth-wrapped feet! This week Becky and Kev go back to Ancient Egypt as it's looted for its cursed antiquities… again, in John Gilling's THE MUMMY'S SHROUD.

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike ... more

This week Kev and Becky are back with the Baron, as Peter Cushing and Terence Fisher return with FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN.

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer

Drop us an email hammer@evolutionofhorror.com more

This week Becky and Kev discuss Joan Fontaine, folk horror, virgin sacrifices and nearly come to blows over the Nigel Kneale-penned THE WITCHES!

Hosted by Becky Darke and Kevin Lyons

Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer

Drop us an email hammer@ev... more

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Becky Darke
Host of Hammer Time, film critic with a keen passion for Hammer Films
Kevin Lyons
Co-host, Hammer expert, renowned for deep dives into production and lore

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Superb podcast, BUT…

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L. Cunningham
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • great podcast!

    brilliant chemistry between the hosts, loads of fun and very informative. x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fiace
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Stop! …Hammer Time!

    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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SepBlueUk
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Thoughtful thought provoking and truly well presented by two

    knowledgeable & Fun folks. A real Pleasure to listen to, Thank⭐️You

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THX•1138
    Canada6 months ago

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Accessible, entertaining, and informative for both newcomers and long-time fans.
Hosts have great chemistry and deep Hammer knowledge, making archives feel fresh.
Strong appreciation for production history and contextual discussion of Hammer films.

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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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Two hosts—Becky Darke, a film critic with a passion for Hammer, and Kevin Lyons, a long-time Hammer expert—guide listeners through Hammer Films' back catalogue with thoughtful, often witty analysis. Episodes blend production history, script quirks, performances, and cultural context, weighing each film's strengths, weaknesses, and place in Hammer's evolution. The show stands out for its warm chemistry, deep film knowledge, and approachable fan perspective, making it a solid pick for horror enthusiasts, retro film buffs, and anyone curious about how British horror evolved from the 1950s to the 1970s.

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