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★★★☆☆ Cyril Frankel's The Witches (1966) has long been one of the overlooked works in Hammer's horror stable. Though attention may be drawn by the presence of writer Nigel Kneale in adapting Norah Lofts' novel The Devil's Own for the big screen, the lack of the studio's regular star talent (Cushing, Lee et al.) made it something of a curio. Kneale's subsequent criticism of the film for abandoning his humorous treatment in favour of conventional horror fare may also have led to its neglect. It is perhaps deserving of a little more attention, however, and StudioCanal are on hand to deliver a beautiful new restoration.

Joan Fontaine makes her final big screen appearance in the film playing the part of Gwen, a teacher convalescing in the pastoral British countryside. After a mental breakdown brought on by witch doctors plaguing an African missionary school at which she worked, she takes a...

Jonathan Rossiter was named Australian Cinematographer of the Year at the 2013 Acs National Awards for Cinematography staged in Canberra on Saturday at Old Parliament House. .

Rossiter shot the animated short film Sleight of Hand, directed by Michael Cusack for South Australian-based animation company Anifex. The short has been accepted into competition in the Nashville Film Festival, The Athens International Film + Video Festival and the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film in Germany. .

Adam Arkapaw won the Golden Tripod for his feature Lore and Roger Deakins took the international award for Skyfall. .

Here.s the full list of winners: Australian Cinematographer of the Year Jonathon Rossiter, Sleight of Hand Inducted Into Acs Hall Of Fame Peter Donnelly, Peter Hannan,Mike Molloy, Les Wasley Acs Life Membership Bestowed Peter Curtis, Nino Martinetti International Award For Cinematography Roger Deakins, Skyfall Nfsa John Leake Oam Acs Emerging Cinematographer Award Dale Bremner Best Student Cinematography Tim Barnsley...

How many books and DVDs do you have on your Amazon wish list? How often do you remember to look at it? I always forget to check it, but I took a look at it today, and there are 100 items.

No, I am not soliciting here. My birthday isn’t for another six months, Chanukah and Christmas are too far off to think about, and I’m not your mother, so forget about Mother’s Day, which is this Sunday, btw – although there is Alix, whom I always alert to her mom’s new column. Big Hint, Alix!

I do have to delete some of the books and DVDs; I’ve ordered them without looking at my wish list because, well, I forget to check the damn thing, but there’s still a lot there. The oldest item was added on June 11, 2006; it’s Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Third Season (DVD,...

Oh, what a wonderful world! Not only is Hammer alive and kicking as a movie studio, but now they're also looking to bring their unique flavor to the bookshelves of fans everywhere!

According to the official Hammer website the studio will launch its new publishing imprint on March 10th with the release of two novels.

Francis Cottam has penned the novelization of The Resident (film review here), the new Hammer thriller starring Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Christopher Lee. The cover features distinctive photographic artwork based on the UK advertising.

Hammer's classic catalogue is also represented, with a brand new edition of Peter Curtis' source novel of The Witches, the 1966 horror starring Joan Fontaine and scripted by Nigel Kneale. Curtis' novel was first published in 1960 as The Devil's Own.

More soon!

- Uncle Creepy

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