The Monster's Den: Top 5 British Horror Films (Non-Hammer) 

I find it funny when Chris tries to pick up the pace of the show and the old dude on the right just keeps rambling on.

1. The Haunting (1963) 2. Legend of Hell House 3. Abominable Dr. Phibes 4. Dr. Phibes Rises Again 5. Die Monster, Die Honorable mentions: Night of the Demon (U.S. title Curse of the Demon) I, Monster City of the Dead (aka Horror Hotel) Burn, Witch, Burn Tomb of Ligeia First Man Into Space (a b-movie, but it was the first horror film I was permitted to see (age 7...gave me nightmares for a week) I went out to a list of British horror movies to refresh myself. They had Murder By Decree listed, but I don't know if I can call it a horror movie even though there some horrific scenes in the movie. It was Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper. I look upon it more as a Sherlock Holmes picture, but if it counted it would have placed #2 on my list.

Night of the Demon...absolute class movie, brilliant dialogue, especially Carswell’s lines and insights into witchcraft. The innocents and The Wicker Man (and soundtrack) are also among my most treasured films..top picks. The innocents atmosphere is a perfect fit with the vibe of Opeth’s Deliverance and Blackwater Park.

Chriiiiiis stop typing with the mic on! :D I keep being amazed how no one on stream is bothered by such things.. patience of saints!

28 days (and weeks!) later guys. If they aren't horror films,then my pillow was next to ingrid pitts pillow every night.

Night Of The Demon. Night Of The Eagle. The Haunting. The Wicker Man. A Dark Song...

1. Peeping Tom (1960) - Criminally underrated early slasher/psychological horror 2. Tales From The Crypt (1972) - I love ALL the Amicus horror anthologies 3. 28 Days Later (2002) 4. Hellraiser (1987) 5. Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly (1970) HM's: Kill List (2011) The Ritual (2017) Don't Look Now (1973) Creep (2004) The Omen (1976) The Asphyx (1972) Shaun of the Dead (2004) From Beyond The Grave (1974) The Legend of Hell House (1973) The Woman in Black (1989) The Borderlands (2013) Witchfinder General (1968) Psychomania (1973) The Wicker Man (1973) The Descent (2005) Satan's Slave (1976) The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) The Creeping Flesh (1973) Screamtime (1983) Eden Lake (2008) Repulsion (1965) Triangle (2009) The City of the Dead (1960) Berberian Sound Studio (2012) The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) The Innocents (1961) The Skull (1965) Starry Eyes (2014)

Yes! The Skull is darn good too and tied somewhere with something in my Top 5

The best part of Blood on Satans Claw was the soundtrack.Creepiest music I have ever heard in a horror film.

Dan's top 5 5. The Wicker Man (1973) 4. Island of Terror (1967) 3. The House that dripped Blood (1971) 2. Horror Hotel (1960) 1. The Haunting (1963) This was a tough list to compile because there are just so many to choose from

Vulnavia is one of my all time favorite horror movie characters. Just not sure which version I prefer. Her name is very naughty as well. I like the way we never quite figure out the nature of her relationship with Phibes. Another great character is Karswell from Night of the Demon. The "lovable villain" if ever there was one.

Mine would be ; 1. The House That Dripped Blood. 2. The Wicker Man. 3. Asylum. 4. Witchfinder General. 5. Vault Of Horror. 6. Horror Hotel. 7. Blood On Satan's Claw. 8. Creeping Flesh. 9. The Ghoul (1975). 10. The Skull.

Death line,Tales from the Grave,The Wicker man,Asylum and all the wonderful BBC 2 M R James adaptation. A warning to the Curious and Whistle and I shall come short 30 minutes films creepy as hell. You can buy box sets on BBC Called M R James Ghost Stories

Does anyone remember, which episode Chris told the amphibious being, to "just get the fuck out of the water"? I want to watch it again.

so, what are the 5 movies ? Put the list on description pls

Night of the Demon, City of the Dead, Dead of Night, The Skull, Burn Witch Burn.

Blood On Satan's Claw, Tales From The Crypt, Masque Of The Red Death (AIP but British made), Vampyres (Spanish Director but made in England)

Great show! So many good choices!

Children of the damned, Theatre of blood, From beyond the grave, Terror (1978, Crystal films). Thanks to everyone who said Horror Hotel. It is a film I saw about 30 years ago and have been trying to figure out what it was ever since.

Amicus actually did 10 horror anthologies (3 were unofficial): Seven official ones were: Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) Torture Garden (1967) The House That Dripped Blood (1971) Asylum (1972) Tales From The Crypt (1972) The Vault of Horror (1973) From Beyond The Grave (1974) Three unofficial ones were: Tales That Witness Madness (1973) The Uncanny (1977) The Monster Club (1981)

Death Line Island of Terror Witchfinder General Psychomania Tower of Evil Honorable mentions (some trashy) Night of the Demon Night of the Eagle Corruption The Beast in the Cellar The Blood Beast Terror

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly.

Hi Pete, I usually watch your channel when eating dinner in front of my TV. I am just starting to get involved with commenting on the computer. I have a question that has been eating at me for about a year. What is that horror picture/poster in the top right of your screen? Brings back a memory that I just cannot seem to remember. Similar to album artwork, I always love checking out movie/book artwork and I hate when they change it for DVD's. Also, how about a horror movie poster show?

The Wicker Man was a great movie, but with all of the singing in it, it could almost be classified as a musical.

Any love for Xtro?

Britt Eakland was never nude it was a body double, she said in an interview that she hated nudity she didn't even sign his fans photo of her, she said to him it was not me.

Chris's sinopsis on Blood on Satans Claw is Hilarious!!!-"F#cking and killing each other"-talk about in a Nutshell, Chris is the complete opposite of Dan.-GREAT Show guys!!!

Repulsion Tower of Blood Hill House ticks the box . Legend of Hell House / Vampyres ( Larrazar ) / The Beast Must Die 70s ticks mine .

1. Dead of Night(1945) Supernatural drama of a man who thinks he has a reoccurring dream of the country house he has been invited to. Soon others reveal they've experienced the similar things. 2. The Enfield Poltergeist (Sky One 3 part drama). If this doesn't scare the shit outta you, you're not human. True story of a hunting from 1970s London. 3.The Wicker Man ....you all know this. 4. The Halfway House(1943) Sad thought provocative supernatural,about a hotel staffed by ghosts. 5.Psychomania.. Motorbike members discover how to bring the dead back to life,and decide to try it out on themselves. Thank me later.

My 5 are 1. The Wicker Man 2. Blood on Satan's Claw 3. Satan's Slave 4. City of the Dead 5. The House That Dripped Blood

Do you guys know of Carry on Screaming?

This was a great episode......Jamie is always a cool and knowledgable guest ( that bitch be crazy 😂 ) and Dan don’t stop the trivia, it’s interesting as all hell....oh yeah and Ingrid Pitt......nothing else needs to be said...💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🤪

The Mandala effect disappeared episode 14 of the Hammer House of Horror TV series 80s ( Normal family trapped in their house by mysterious steel walls ) Any one remember this episode ?

Devil Rides Out, Blood on Satan's Claw, Night of the Demon, Horror of Dracula, The Innocents.

Night of the Demon, Wicker Man, Blood on Satan's Claw, Asylum, Dont' Look Now ( Nic Roeg, British ?)

Dog Soldiers, The Descent, 28 Days Later, Hellraiser

If I’m not mistaken, this was George Sanders last film. He committed suicide shortly after. Such a “camp” film. It’s cringeworthy 🙄

Y'all missed the best one -- Village of the Damned.

Edward Woodward is the only actor whose name can be pronounced by farting in the bath.

Thanks, guys. I learned about some horror classics I didn't know about.

Theater of Blood is terrific, the best Vincent Prince performance of all time, lots of blood and ghoulish comedy slathered on top of a Shakespeare revenge drama.

Night of the Demon is based on the M. R. James story Casting the Runes, which is public domain. This is probably how Rami got away with it.

Nicolas Roeg's Don't look now is a long time favorite of mine.

The character Donald Pleasence plays on Raw Meat, aka Death Line from '72 looks like a parody of a clumsy, drunk Samuel Loomis, yet still a creepy film with an original story. Dark Places from '73 also cool, that scene of the window with the light on seen from the distance is very effective.

Pete, I join in the recommendation of the original, 1961 "The Innocents"-- creepy, eerie, and very envelope-pushing thematically, especially for its time! Criterion's Blu-ray release is the best way to see it. It's a great restoration of a classic horror film!

No-one mentioned that The Innocents is a pretty straight adaptation of Turn Of The Screw. There's a prequel to the film with Marlon Brando, called The Nightcomers.

The Monster's Den is my favorite video of the week. There are films mentioned here that I need to check out!

More close up beaver shots than I have seen in years...... - Chris Alo

Anything with Vincent Price is always scary. The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971) still creeps me out.

Director Pete Walker's horror films are all very good, most of them are anyway. I love Frightmare and The Comeback in particular but they're all watchable.

‘Oh, whistle and I’ll Come’ an essential English M.R James ghost story brilliantly and so eerily adapted for the screen. Can’t forget ‘The Medusa Touch’ amazing tension and well written. I’d also recommend ‘A field in England’

The innocents is a great creepy ghost movie, highly recommended Pete, My favourite. Atmosphere galore Asylum is my second fav, along with Wicker man. House of whipcord is amazing too, by director pete walker. Two crazy elderly women who make up their extreme rules of punishment. Repulsion is a great creepy movie Rich.

Another great show, with some excellent non Hammer horror films recommended ! Just got to mention, I'm not sure about sequels for "The Innocents", but there was a forgettable prequel made called "Nightcomers" (1971), directed by Michael Winner and starring Marlon Brando. Here's my list of films (not included in the show). 1. "Death Line" (aka "Raw Meat" - 1972). 2 "Inseminoid" (aka "Horror Planet" - 1981). 3. "The Creeping Flesh " (1973). 4. "Theatre Of Blood" (1973). 5. "The Blood Beast Terror" (aka "The Vampire Beast Craves Blood" - 1968). Here's a few honourable mentions. "Horror Express" (UK/Spanish production - 1972). "The Devils" (1971 - historical horror!). "Don't Look Now" (1970 - horror mystery ?).

My five favourites 1. *'The Wicker Man'* - I like horror films when one has the idea that they could be based in reality. I love the pagan background to the film and its extraordinary finale. By the way, Britt Ekland had an arse double for her nude scene in the film. I wouldn't have thought she'd have needed one... 2. *'The Abominable Dr. Phibes'* - So strange, so original, so brilliant. Vincent Price is astounding in this wonderful film. 3. *'The Blood on Satan's Claw'* - Really atmospheric and well made. A big plus point is the presence of the delectable Linda Hayden. 4. *'Witchfinder General'* - Very well made and full of drama. Really enjoyed this film. 5. *'Penda's Fen'* - A film originally made for television, it was described by a critic as 'a lasting vision of heresy and pastoral horror'. It is bizarre, complex, allegorical and I'm not sure I understood even a half of it. But it's a wonderful work of art and well worth seeing.

Great stuff guys and there are some films from your list I want to check out. I want to throw out some love for THE FLESH AND THE FIENDS (1960). A Burke and Hare film with Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasance that is very dark and unsettling. Directed by John Gilling (PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES), I highly recommend the Kino Blu Ray for those who haven’t seen it.

The Innocents is taken from the short story The Turn of the Screw by Henry James in 1898. The movie's director, Jack Clayton brought in Truman Capote to work on the screenplay. Brilliant and creepy movie!

Recommend The Wicker man soundtrack Christopher Lee so enjoyed singing on it .

The screenplay for the Land That Time Forgot was co-written by one of my all-time favorite authors; Michael Moorcock. Moorcock was not only an accomplished author of fantasy and sci-fi fiction, but he also worked with both Hawkwind, and Blue Oyster Cult. Plus, one of his most famous creations was the character of Elric of Melnibone. If Elric is not a household name to you (in my case, I have 3 cats, 1 of them is named Elric), you may be at least familiar with the image of the character, especially if you are a fan of Cirith Ungol; he's the pale warrior on all of their album covers. As far as Witchfinder General goes; that is probably Vincent Price's greatest performance ever. And, if you were ever curious about the American title of the Conqueror Worm. It happened because the movie was distributed by AIP stateside and they had had a great deal of success with their Edgar Poe films featuring Vincent Price, so they had intercut a reading by Price of the Poe penned poem the Conqueror Worm into the movie, just so they could sell it as another Poe movie in America.

After Repulsion, Hammer wanted Roman Polanski to work for them.

Great video! Mine would be... Witchfinder general Wicker Man Blood on Satan's claw The beast must die The innocents Honourable mentions (more modern stuff) Dog soldiers The descent

Time for my favorite video of the week!

Beware, My Brethren aka The Fiend (1972) is a cool one. Vinegar Syndrome put out a sweet Blu ray. Again, another excellent watch guys. 👹☠️🤟

My no. 1 "Creep" set in the London Tube network (subway ). A cack-handed covert biological experiment that d -evolved into insanity and horror. Lots of it.

Dan is wrong about that being the best version of The Wicker Man. The UK bluray version has the theatrical cut, the Director's Cut he's referring to and the more recent "Final Cut" which Hardy said was the last word on the film. That's the one to get.

«Repulsion» is so fucking weird. I loved it! The original «Wicker Man» is great too. And I really need to watch «Tower of Evil» - great sales pitch from Chris Alo!

ISLAND OF TERROR,GREAT FUN MOVIE,CUSHING =CLASS

From Beyond the Grave is a real fav along with the Wicker Man and Witchfinder General. A couple of really good modern ones are The Descent and Eden Lake.

Night of the demon is a classic..and dead of night..!

I love the anthologies, but I’ll limit it to one-probably the greatest one of all. 1. The Haunting (Legend of Hell House is a great knockoff too) 2. The Innocents 3. Dead of Night 4. Satan’s Slave 5. The Skull 6. Night of Big Heat (it’s Lee & Cushing, gotta go with an odd ball) 7. And Now the Screaming Starts (Amicus)

Dr Terror's House of Horrors is the best of the Amicus compendium movies.

Vicent price bumping off theatre critics, Robert Morley,Arthur Lowe, and a few more, theatre of blood,clsssic

Tyburn Productions was named after Tyburn Gallows aka The Tyburn Tree where public executions were carried out.

1:The Innocents 2:The Wicker Man 3:City Of The Dead 4:Witchfinder General 5:Blood On Satan's Claw and GORGO

I guess it’s older British movies, but if 80s movies were included I would definitely add XTRO.

On 1973's "The Wicker Man"-- as my username says, I am a Christian (but I *don't* push my faith onto people who don't want to hear about it, and I like a lot of music and movies that many Christians are *terrified* by, lol!), and I must agree: TWM is one of the most *utterly chilling* movies I've ever seen. The police investigator had his flaws... I didn't always agree with him... but man... what an ending! It still haunts me!

Just watching this very carefully skipping over the plot summaries of all the ones I haven’t seen yet 😂 Great topic! I’d have to do a lot of thinking and research before I could come up with my top 5. But from the top of my head, here are some great ones from recent years: Sightseers Kill List Eden Lake Under the Skin The Witch

Kill List - 2011. Peeping Tom - 1960. Wicker Man. - 1973.

Dog soldiers and raw head rex

Fright (because of Susan George). Children of the Damned. X The Unknown. Island of Terror The Big Heat.

Great choices here by all, though surprised no one mentioned Dead of Night from 1945. The original horror anthology (or at least damn near).

the guy who directed “the sound of music” was the guy who directed the first Star Trek?

Thank you guys! Great show - great topic! Many fine choices here - Land that Time Forgot from Rich thinking outside the box, got to throw in some dinosaurs and big monsters! I’d throw in 28 days later!

Love both the People and the Land that Time forgot movies, from the Edgar Rice Burroughs stories.

My parents took me to see Tales From The Crypt when I was little kid.During the first story ,I fell asleep .I wake up during the end credits.On the way home,my Mom and Dad and both brothers are telling me what I missed.I'm sitting there thinking"why didn't you wake me up?"DAMMIT!!!!

Great, really great panel tonight. Always fun to listen to true fans of horror movies.

So much fun to listen to lads, great video. If you love the slow burn and atmosphere of the wicker man I wonder if you’d enjoy Don’t look now, it’s a bit Art house but it’s as spooky as fuck, plus Chris would enjoy the Sex scene where they are actually banging for real.

The anthologies are all a little hokey these days - virtually all the individual stories were minor variations on what had gone before, were cheesy in the first place and/or have been rebooted endlessly but The Wicker Man, Blood on Satan's Claw and Witchfinder General still stand up well today. The Dr. Phibes films may not be horror classics but remain great fun.

Psychomania, Vampyres and Vigin Witch

Horror Hospital and Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde are some british horror classics. Also The Movie Screamtime is great a british rip off of creepshow

1. The Wicker Man 2. The Devils 3. Theatre of Blood 4. The Ghoul (1975) 5. From Beyond the grave

To people who have not seen the INNOCENTS have to see it ,it's very scary and eerie

No one picks The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue......... Come on now. Edit: Yes, not a British film. Its quite an obvious Italian film. It was like 2am when i posted this. I blanked.

Wonderful show Pete! Hope to check out the Island of Terror soon. Have you ever considered doing a channel similar to this but focusing on Science Fiction classic and/or obscure films?

Is Shudder worth a shit ?

Lord Summerisle of course, not 'Summerland'. Wicker Man nudity trivia: Britt Ekland is only seen naked from the waist up. The gyrating full-length rear view was a dancer, Lorraine Peters, body-doubling for Ekland.

Yes, "Bushy Beavers" is indeed an ice cream store chain up here in Canada!

4:20 "Sam Raimi ripped NIGHT OF THE DEMON off in DRAG ME TO HELL, and ripped off EQUINOXE in EVIL DEAD." Good point ! Never noticed.

5. See No Evil 4. Village of the Damned 3. Shaun of the Dead 2. Hellraiser 1. An American Werewolf in London

1. The Vault of Horror (Amicus anthology) 2. The Island of Terror (Planet: Dir. Terrence Fisher, starring Christopher Lee. I once told a work mate about it, and he said his uncle Tom (Blakey) produced it!) 3. The Whicker Man 4. Dog Soldiers (starring Kevin McKidd and Sean Pertwee) 5. The House in Nightmare Park (weird horror comedy with British comedian Frankie Howerd) HM: Village of the Damned (1960, starring George Sanders of Shere Khan fame)

Nice to see The Innocents mentioned in the comments section it's a wonderful film. Someone also mentioned Death Line (now available on Blu Ray) which I recall seeing on late night TV many moons ago it's a good little film set in the tunnels of the London Underground and Donald Pleasance is excellent as always. Chris would really like Virgin Witch (1970). Horror Express is 50% British as it was a co-production with a Spanish film company but deserves an honorable mention. Pete how about a show on Horror 'shorts' there are quite a few decent ones out there. One I really like is Return To Glennascaul a ghost story shot in Ireland in 1951 which starts Orson Welles. It's 23 mins long, very atmospheric and I think won an Oscar for best short.