The iconic British studio posted the following on their site this week:

“We’ll post at length next week but here’s a list of “lost” scenes that we’d love to restore if we are able to source materials. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of such, please email us.

1. An extended “knife in neck/snake bite” scene from THE REPTILE (this is thought to exist, but no known evidence).

2. The “eyeball” scene from THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (this footage definitely exists somewhere).

3. The “head in acid bath” scene from THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (this scene may not have been filmed, though stills exist).

4. The “under-dressed maidens” in the flashback procession from THE MUMMY (this scene may not have been filmed, though stills exist).

5. The “tongue-cutting” and/or the “tongue wriggling” from THE MUMMY (these are thought to exist, but no known evidence).

6. An extended “glass-in-throat” from FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL (apparently exists on a Dutch laser disc).”

7. An extended “body falling into grave” from FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL (apparently exists on a Dutch laser disc).

8. An extended fight scene from RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK (definitely filmed, but no known surviving materials).

9. An extended more explicit version of THE VIKING QUEEN (some evidence, but nothing definite).

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Commenting on the success of THE WOMAN IN BLACK, Simon Oakes, President & CEO of Hammer and Vice Chairman of Exclusive Media says: “We are delighted THE WOMAN IN BLACK has performed so well here and in the US.  This is Hammer’s first ghost story and we’re delighted UK audiences have embraced it with so much enthusiasm and shows that British audiences enjoy intelligent genre which are the types of films Hammer is known for.”

A fantastic re-beginning for a brand sorely missed for far too long. Next up for the studio: the Jack the Ripper tale THE QUIET ONES.

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Famous Monsters sat down recently to speak with director James Watkins about his influences and experiences while making THE WOMAN IN BLACK, the new feature produced by historically lauded Hammer Films, which opens today.

Since being re-acquisitioned in 2008, Hammer has produced a handful of independent movies (such as LET ME IN, the American remake of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN), but perhaps nothing so media-worthy as THE WOMAN IN BLACK—thanks in no small degree to the film’s star, Daniel Radcliffe, of HARRY POTTER fame.

Watkins had nothing but positive things to say about Radcliffe in our interview. “I thought that Dan played his role very well. He’s got a certain vulnerability about him that I thought would really speak to the character,” said Watkins, who was casual, well-spoken, and obviously very proud of the Hammer-worthy atmosphere and characterization in his film.

Don’t miss our full interview as featured in Famous Monsters Issue 260, which hits newsstands this week—and be sure to check out J. Astro’s full review of the film here.

THE HAMMER VAULT

by Marcus Hearn
Titan Books

Review by Elvis Kunesh 

If you’re looking for a great book to go with your blood-stained coffee table, have we got the recommendation for you. From publisher Titan Books we bring you THE HAMMER VAULT – an immense tome bursting with illustrious artifacts and elaborate stories behind the creation of every single entry in the HAMMER film library.

Each enormous two-page spread spotlights a single film. Author Marcus Hearn says something unique about the background of each film, and what it meant for the over-all big picture, charting Hammer’s roller coaster history all the way up to present day. Every movie is featured with an alluring array of concept art, poster work, annotated script pages, props, promotional material, exclusive set photos and private messages written between production heads; each accompanied with a detailed caption provided further insight to the film. The imagery is as diverse as the Hammer film library, showcasing the horrific and lecherous charm the company is known for.

My personal favorite section was the five pages devoted to a number of unmade Hammer films which included concepts for VAMPIRELLA, a comic-style adventure focused on the titular and titillating heroine; NESSIE, a Loch Ness Monster rampage film with special effects handled by Kaiju-wrangler studio Toho; and a high-flying stop-motion monster epic that might qualify for the greatest movie title ever… ZEPPELIN VS. PTERODACTYLS.

Starring Samuel L. Jackson

THE HAMMER VAULT is as captivating as it is visually striking. I couldn’t help but pour over every line, finding myself fascinated to know the specifics of each HAMMER production and its place in cinematic history– and this is coming from someone who has seen a stark few Hammer films. This book goes beyond being a collectible for fans and manages to be a solid, devilishly good read for any horror buff or cinephile. Go and get yourself a copy right away!

THE WOMAN IN BLACK opens on February 3rd.

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