Judy Matheson, star of Hammer Films’ Twins of Evil and Lust for a Vampire, amongst many other film and TV appearances, discusses her career and getting started in the profession. Judy very kindly recorded an interview for our recent documentary, PETER CUSHING: In His Own Words. After the recording she stayed behind to chat about her life and career. Continue reading “Hammer Films star Judy Matheson dicsusses her career and her start in the profession”
Dracula (1958), Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough – #FILMTALK REVIEW
This week we have a special edition of #FILMTALK to mark Peter Cushing’s birthday on 26 May. Hammer Runner, Phil Campbell, who worked with Peter and Christopher Lee at Hammer Films in the early 70s, reviews Dracula, Hammer’s 1958 classic horror directed by the impeccable Terence Fisher. Continue reading “Dracula (1958), Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough – #FILMTALK REVIEW”
PRODUCTION DIARY #14: Judy Matheson – From Bristol Old Vic to Twins of Evil & Hammer Horror (Part 2)
Time to unwrap a wonderful Christmas present… As a special festive treat here’s part two of our PRODUCTION DIARY with the lovely Judy Matheson, the star of Twins of Evil, The Flesh and Blood Show, Z Cars and Blakes 7, to name but a few. Continue reading “PRODUCTION DIARY #14: Judy Matheson – From Bristol Old Vic to Twins of Evil & Hammer Horror (Part 2)”
PRODUCTION DIARY #12: Judy Matheson – From Bristol Old Vic to Hammer Horror (Part 1)
Judy Matheson, the star of Twins of Evil, The Flesh and Blood Show, Z Cars and Blake’s 7 joined us at Elstree Studios to record an interview for our upcoming Peter Cushing documentary. Afterwards we chatted about her life and career from starting out as a jobbing actress to her appearances in some of the UK’s most iconic films and cult TV series. Continue reading “PRODUCTION DIARY #12: Judy Matheson – From Bristol Old Vic to Hammer Horror (Part 1)”
PRODUCTION DIARY #10: Valerie Leon & Madeline Smith on Hammer Films, Carry-On & James Bond
Our PRODUCTION DIARY this week features two great actresses. Valerie Leon and Madeline Smith have been at the heart of British film and television since the 1960s and have appeared in the three biggest film franchises ever to come out of the UK, Hammer Films’ Gothic shockers, the classic Carry-On series and the record-breaking James Bond films. Continue reading “PRODUCTION DIARY #10: Valerie Leon & Madeline Smith on Hammer Films, Carry-On & James Bond”
