Ah, Hammer Horror, a happy (ish) gateway drug to the more horrific, violent, terrifying modern films of today. Hammer was known for mainly campy and gothic bodice-ripping films, dripping with lurid colors and malice, along with a certain off-the-rails glee. Though Paranoiac (released in 1963) is one of Hammer’s earlier films in their horror repertoire, the story is lensed with this trademark salaciousness. Though in a supporting role, Oliver Reed (The Brood, Gladiator) takes over every frame h...
Ah, Hammer Horror, a happy (ish) gateway drug to the more horrific, violent, terrifying modern films of today. Hammer was known for mainly campy and gothic bodice-ripping films, dripping with lurid colors and malice, along with a certain off-the-rails glee. Though Paranoiac (released in 1963) is one of Hammer’s earlier films in their horror repertoire, the story is lensed with this trademark salaciousness. Though in a supporting role, Oliver Reed (The Brood, Gladiator) takes over every frame h...
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