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Enter if you dare my latest joint blogathon…
With Barry from Cinematic Catharsis, the Master of Horror (and more) have we got a double treat of a blogathon for you.
The History of Hammer in 90 Seconds, Hammer
Now putting those ghoulish puns aside, I’m cordially inviting you to a blogathon this time not on a favourite actor this time. But on two big production names when you think of Horror movies – Hammer and Amicus.
This is a joint blogathon with the lovely Barry from Cinematic Catharsis who came up with this inspiring idea for our blogathon. This will all kick off on the spooky dates of the 1st to 3rd of June 2018 and you are invited to join us with Barry’s post if you click here…
The rules…
I’d love you lovely lot of bloggers to join me….or anyone else who wants to celebrate all things Amicus and Hammer,
- You can review ANY of their films or TV shows. Or if you want to review books about these, that’s ok with me too.
- We will allow just one duplicate for each topic be it a movie, book or TV Show.
- Review choices can be added as a comment on this page or you can contact me on my Contact Me page – either way please add the name and URL of your blog along with your choice of movie/book or TV choice. Or you can send me a Direct Message on Twitter.
- Or if you want to write about these topics (eg actors involved), tell me what your topic will be. I won’t accept posts that are uncomplimentary or disrespectful to these works.
- Add your Twitter or Facebook pages so I can promote your post.
- You can also add podcasts about their work but only if you send me the podcast link by my Contact Me page.
- A full list of blogs, podcasters and review choices will be posted on a separate page and updated regularly.
- Only original, never before published posts will be accepted.
- Send your link to your post / podcast / video to Barry and me on the days of the blogathon.
- Note we will be publishing all the links on both my WordPress blog and his Blogspot pages.
Our review choices…
These are my and Barry’s (possible) choices… and remember you don’t have to do one of each, you can do as many or as little as you like from each…
Barry at Cinematic Catharsis – Hammer title, Twins of Evil (1971) and one Amicus title, Dr Terror’s House of Horrors (1965).
Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews – Asylum (1972).
Those important links…
Here are those important links… the Who’s Doing What page… HERE and lists of those Amicus productions HERE and more on the Hammer productions HERE and the films HERE.
And the banners…
If you want an Amicus banner here is my ones below with a wee template for one just in case you want to add your own picture…
and for a Hammer one here’s Barry’s…
Hope you hear from you soooooooooooonn…..
An interesting topic you’ve chosen here. This round I will give a miss as I’m really not into horror at all BUT to make up for that I‘ll remind you that it is almost Easter and I’ll be sourcing Chocolate Swap contents…
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They don’t just do horror, there’s so much more, Or you could always write about the actors and actresses involved. Usual chocolate please, (cant get it here).. how many bars this time?
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Ok…I’ll check it out and see what I can find.
Should we do the usual two slabs? You can send the same too…
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ok dokey, no problem re chocolate … try the Amicus films they are more silly horror that straight horror, I’d recommend Tales from the Crypt Joan Collins is fun in that one!!
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On the Hammer side, there are many great non-horror options: comedy (The Annniversary), film noir (Stolen Face, Blackout), drama (Cash on Demand), sci-fi (X: The Unknown, Spaceways). Just a few suggestion… 🙂
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Ok. Cool. Thanks. Will give it a go.
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Just added some great advice from Barry too!
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I will participate in this groovy shindig. I will sink my teeth into DRACULA A.D 1972
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Great to have you on board, whats your blogs name so can add you.
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My blog is called ISAAC’S HAUNTED BEARD.
http://isaacshauntedbeard.blogspot.com/
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Thanks – will add you now.
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Hello! I’d like to do TASTE OF FEAR (1961). Thanks!
Speakeasy at hqofk.wordpress.com
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Thats fine with me, adding you now.
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Hi, guys. I’d love to join in this sanguinous soiree, if i may. If no one else has claimed them, i’d quite like to do ‘The Terrornauts’ for Amicus and ‘Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb’ for Hammer. Would this be cool?
– Glen from The Psychotronic Kinematograph: http://psychtronickinematograph.blogspot.co.uk/
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Will check with Barry and get back to you.
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Sorry about the delay, consider yourself now in the blogathon.
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Thanks – glad to be along for the ride!:)
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Looking forward to your post.
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Hey Gill. I’m so sorry that I was unable to participate in your William Caine Blogathon. Damn headaches. I want to make it up to you with this blogathon. I would like to write about two of Bette Davis’s films, “The Nanny” ( 1965 ) and “The Anniversary” ( 1968 ). Thanks.
By the way, I’ve just announced another blogathon. You can check it out on my blog.
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Arghhhh Michael Caine I mean. I’ve had the name William stuck in my head lately.
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William Holden perhaps? Not to worry, been there too, its easily done!!!
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Not to worry sweetie, just happy to have your wonderful support always appreciated. Checked out your blogathon and added my choice – loved this choice last year when I did the biopic. Anyway added you to the roster!
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How can I resist! Is The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) available? I am Christina Wehner of https://christinawehner.wordpress.com/
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Excellent superhappy you joining in, always love your posts. Adding you to the list!
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Thanks! Looking forward to it!
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Me too! Sent you a wee message re your blogathon too.
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I’ll do something very unlikely: I’ll write about the early Hammer production Song of Freedom, from 1936.
Cheers!
Le from Crítica Retrô
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Fantastic, not heard of this one – consider yourself in.
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Hey Gill. Can I change my entry? I figured that I’m always writing about movies starring one of my favorite people, so I think its time to venture out. I would love to write about “The Phantom Ship” ( 1935 ), which is also known as “The Mystery of the Mary Celeste”. It’s known worldwide as “The Phantom Ship” though.
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Thats ok with me! Will tell Barry, looking forward to reading your post – but you can always do this one too if you keen!
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Thanks Gill. I’m looking forward to seeing this movie and writing about it. I may choose a second film, but I don’t think I would go with “The Nanny”. Could you send me a list of Amacus films?
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Certainly, Amicus films are so much fun!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amicus_Productions
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Thanks. I will have a look at that list.
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Looking forward to hearing your choice.
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Oh I cannot resist this opportunity! Such a fan of Hammer and Amicus productions and can’t wait to read some of the great entries above. May I put myself down for Dracula, Prince Of Darkness please? Thank you so much! Paul from Silver Screen Classics
Blog: https://silverscreenclassicsblog.wordpress.com
Email: silverscreenclassics2016@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Silver-Screen-Classics-1600699726908441/?ref=bookmarks
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That’s great, happy to have you on board! Will tell Barry.
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Hi! I blog at Shadowplay (dcairns.wordpress.com) and this is right up my street.
Are The Devil Rides Out and The Beast Must Die spoken for?
My only problem is that June is a long way away and I might forget. Any chance of a reminder in May?
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Great to hear that and have you join us! Not to worry always do an update post before that! You should be get notified of that if you following the blog or in the WP reader.
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Has anyone snagged Kronos yet? It’s one of my favourite latter day Hammer Horrors. Not sure what I’d write about from Amicus. I’d have to think on that one!
Terry, A Shroud of Thoughts, https://mercurie.blogspot.com
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Consider yourself joined, will tell Barry and add you to the list!
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I’d like to stake claims on The Brides of Dracula, a severely overlooked picture.
Popcorn & Flickers https://popcornandflickers.wordpress.com/
Twitter @VictorKong82
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Certainly I will add you to the list and tell Barry! Thanks for joining, and for the follow!
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Has anyone bagsied ‘Demons of the Mind’ yet?
May I if not?
This looks great! I don’t normally write reviews on my blog but this sounds great fun!
https://harimacmillan.com/
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Love you to do this film, will tell Barry and add you to the list!
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Brilliant! Really looking forward to it. I perused their catalogue of films and thought this title was perfect for me right now! 🙂
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Good to have you on board!! Looking forward to your post and mentioned to Barry you joining us.
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Forgive my tardiness! Please find my article link below and hope you will add it. Best regards, Paul.
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Not to worry Paul, will be publishing a wrap up with all the later entries tomorrow. Not late just later. And know you are not alone!
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