(1957) Due to the unavailability of "The Quatermass Xperiment", the sequel gets the nod. A brilliantly atmospheric, paranoid sci-fi masterpiece which challenges authority and government in a well timed allegory.

(1958) Exciting, swiftly paced adaptation of Stokers novel. Screenwriter Jimmy Sansgter does away with lots of extranneous baggage. Iconic Lee at his most chilling.

(1959) Massive improvement on Universal's effort, as Fisher constructs a challenge to masculinity. Lee continues his run as effective Hammer monsters.

(1965) Bette Davis in her last great performance, a modern day chiller from Hammer, a more experimental piece.

(1966) An 8 year wait for Christopher Lee's return as Count Dracula. Not as good as the first, but in light of the Dracula films to follow, something of a minor masterpiece.

(1966) One of Christopher Lee's strongest performances for Hammer, an underrated gem shot back to back with "Dracula: Prince of Darkness"

(1967) A decent outing for Frankenstein, with Fisher once again at the helm. A fascinating study of gender roles is at the heart of this film.

(1972) Despite the threat from overseas horror, Hammer still managed to churn out the occassional chiller. This long forgotten gem is set in a creepy school and has a fine Cushing performance.

(1974) Excellent post-modern vampire film. Could easily have degenerated into spoof territory like "Horror of Frankenstein", but "Avengers" creator Brian Clemens holds it together to produce Hammer's best film of the 1970's.