Tag Archives: Quatermass

Hammer 01 – The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)

Posted on February 1, 2018 by GoodBadAndOdd

Hammer 01: The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) Mark and Sam begin their chronologically-ordered, occasional trips into the world of Hammer Horror, starting with the movie that gave Hammer the success and confidence it needed to launch the Hammer brand of Horror. … Continue reading →

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The Quatermass Experiment 2005 3/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

A very interesting experience, a live broadcast reworking of the original Quatermass story. I like Jason Flemyngs interpretation, but stagey (by design) and a little too old fashioned for its own good. Mark discussing Quatermass on the Talk Without Rhythm … Continue reading →

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Quatermass and the Pit 4/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Another great Quatermass film, with some fine tension building, acting and set pieces. It gets baggy and dissolute in act 2, but hell, is act 1 and 3 great. PS. WE ARE THE MARTIANS. Mark discussing Quatermass on the Talk … Continue reading →

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Quatermass 2 Enemy from Space 4/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Another great British 50s scifi, dealing with mature themes of government conspiracy and control. It has something akin to the podpeople in Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, but these podpeople are ahead of the curve, and have already taken over government. … Continue reading →

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The Quatermass Xperiment 4/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Damn fine British scifi, made by Hammer before they went full-horror, with Brian Donlevy doing a great scientist-as-sociopath in his portrayal of Bernard Quatermass, and Richard Worsworth doing a great turn as Victor Caroon, a man slowly being overtaken by … Continue reading →

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X The Unknown 3.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Rather fine 50s scifi that is very Quatermassy (it was intended to be a sequel to the original Quatermass movie, but Hammer couldn’t get the rights), and rather good. It has a creature reminiscent of The Blob, and the effects … Continue reading →

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