Hammer Unleashes ‘The House of Hammer’ for Horror Fans

Hammer Films has announced the launch of The House of Hammer, a newly curated multi-format series designed to explore the legacy of British horror while introducing newly restored material and original documentary content. The first volume is now available to pre-order, marking a significant addition to the company’s expanding catalogue of archival and collector-focused releases.

Positioned as both a retrospective and an ongoing project, The House of Hammer combines physical and digital elements, with each instalment including two Blu-rays alongside a 120-page companion book. The initiative arrives as Hammer continues to revisit its historic library through restoration work and curated releases under its Hammer Presents banner.

Volume 1 brings together a range of newly produced features and archival discoveries. Among them is Ticket to Happiness, a short film originally produced in 1959 and long believed lost, now restored in 2K. The release also includes a feature-length documentary examining American International Pictures, a studio closely associated with Hammer during the 1960s and 1970s, alongside a separate documentary focused on changes to film censorship in Britain during the same period.

Further material explores the relationship between landscape and genre filmmaking, with a segment dedicated to Cornwall and its influence on British horror cinema. The collection extends beyond Hammer’s own productions, incorporating broader industry context through profiles, archival interviews and newly commissioned analysis.

The accompanying book expands on these themes, featuring articles on films such as Cry of the Banshee, as well as coverage of Roger Corman’s series of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations starring Vincent Price. Additional content includes filmmaker profiles and behind-the-scenes accounts tied to both historical and contemporary British genre productions.

Hammer Films, founded in 1934, became synonymous with gothic horror through titles such as Dracula, The Curse of Frankenstein and The Mummy, often featuring performances from Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. In recent years, the company has placed renewed emphasis on preserving and reintroducing its catalogue, supported by restoration work from Silver Salt Restoration and development initiatives under parent company John Gore Studios.

The release of The House of Hammer reflects a continued effort to position archival material alongside new content, offering audiences access to both restored films and contextual material that documents their production and impact.

The House of Hammer Volume 1 is available to pre-order now, with further instalments expected to follow as part of the ongoing series. Visit Hammer for more information and to order: hammerfilms.com/products/house-of-hammer-volume-1

The House of Hammer: Volume 1 trailer