Popcorn Pictures

Reviewing the best (and worst) of horror, sci-fi and fantasy since 2000

The Mummy (1959)

The last of Hammer's initial "big three" horrors isn't as strong as the other two but is still a damned fine example of British horror.

The Monster Club (1981)

Attempting to revive the quaint old school British horror anthology in the 80s wasn't a good move amidst the teen slashers.

The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)

Hammer's sole venture in werewolf territory is only saved by a brilliant debut performance by Oliver Reed.

House of the Long Shadows (1983)

The Expendables of horror, this well-intentioned horror film unites four legendary horror stars on-screen together for the first time.

Circus of Horrors (1960)

Disgraced plastic surgeon takes over a run-down circus to continue his illegal work in excellent early 60s psychological horror-thriller.

The Blood Beast Terror (1968)

A giant killer moth is drinking the blood of young men in a village and only Peter Cushing can stop it in dire 60s British horror.

The Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968)

Boris Karloff. Christopher Lee. A witch looking for revenge on the descendant of the man who killed her. What could go wrong?

Quatermass II (1957)

Sequel with Professor Quatermass uncovering an alien conspiracy which could end the world. Top quality sci-fi from the 50s.

The Phantom of the Opera (1962)

Hammer's Gothic take on one of the most famous works of literature of all time - and one of the most adapted.