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Hammer classic horror films, produced by Hammer Film Productions from the 1950s to the 1970s, are known for their gothic atmosphere, iconic monsters such as Dracula and Frankenstein’s creature, and a distinct blend of horror, suspense and vivid cinematography that left an indelible mark on the genre.

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

In The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer classic horror film, the brilliant but twisted scientist Baron Victor Frankenstein creates a monstrous creature using body parts from various corpses, leading to a series of horrifying events as his creation seeks revenge and his own humanity is called into question.

Top cast: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee, Valerie Gaunt, Noel Hood, Melvyn Hayes and Paul Hardtmuth.

The Abominable Snowman (1957)

In The Abominable Snowman, a British expedition led by Dr. John Rollason ventures into the treacherous Himalayas in search of the elusive Yeti. As they encounter danger and mystery, their quest becomes a battle between scientific curiosity and respect for ancient legends, with chilling consequences.

Top cast: Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell, Richard Wattis, Robert Brown, Michael Brill and Wolfe Morris.

Dracula (1958)

In the classic horror Dracula, a chilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel, the infamous vampire Count Dracula, played by Christopher Lee, terrorises a small English town. As Professor Van Helsing and others uncover his dark secret, they must confront their fears and find a way to defeat the ancient evil before it claims more victims.

Top cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, Olga Dickie and John Van Eyssen.

The Mummy (1959)

In the classic horror The Mummy, an archaeology expedition unwittingly unleashes a vengeful ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, who returns to life seeking his lost love. As he wreaks havoc and terrorizes those who stand in his way, the battle between good and evil unfolds in a race against time to stop the mummy’s reign of terror.

Top cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Eddie Byrne, Felix Aylmer, Raymond Huntley and George Pastell.

The Brides of Dracula (1960)

In the classic horror The Brides of Dracula, a young teacher, Marianne Danielle, becomes entangled in a web of vampire seduction and terror when she encounters the disciples of the legendary Count. As she fights for her life and battles against evil, Marianne must find a way to break free from their dark influence.

Top cast: Peter Cushing, Martita Hunt, Yvonne Monlaur, Freda Jackson, David Peel, Miles Malleson and Henry Oscar.

The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)

In the classic horror The Curse of the Werewolf, a young man named Leon is cursed with lycanthropy after being born on Christmas Day to a mentally ill woman. As he struggles with his inner beast, Leon’s transformation into a werewolf sets off a series of tragic events that test his humanity and those around him.

Top cast: Oliver Reed, Clifford Evans, Yvonne Romain, Catherine Feller, Anthony Dawson, Josephine Lewellyn and Richard Wordsworth.

Scars of Dracula (1970)

In the classic horror Scars of Dracula, Count Dracula, portrayed by Christopher Lee, rises once again in his gothic castle. As he terrorizes a nearby village and preys upon unsuspecting victims, a group of brave individuals must confront the ancient vampire to end his reign of bloodshed and destruction.

Top cast: Christopher Lee, Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley, Christopher Matthews, Patrick Troughton, Michael Ripper and Wendy Hamilton.

Twins of Evil (1971)

In the classic horror Twins of Evil, twin sisters Maria and Frieda arrive at their uncle’s castle, unaware that he is a vampire lord. As they become entangled in his dark world, a witch hunter named Gustav Weil must save them from the clutches of evil while facing supernatural forces and moral dilemmas.

Top cast: Peter Cushing, Dennis Price, Mary Collinson, Madeleine Collinson, Isobel Black, Kathleen Byron and Damien Thomas.

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