The newly-revived Hammer Films will release their long-awaited first motion picture since the late 1970s. Beyond the Rave
is a contemporary horror film set in the world of England's rave clubs.
The story concerns a soldier's desperate quest to locate his missing
girlfriend before he must fly off to Iraq. The script involves
vampires, an old staple of the early horror films. What is most unusual
is that the movie will "premiere" in 20 minute web episodes on
www.myspacetv.com The film, which has apparently been completed on a
very low budget, will also be available in its entirety on DVD and
through downloads. The cast consists of virtual unknowns. Hammer fans,
who have been waiting impatiently for the studio's long-discussed
revival, are going to be difficult to please with this approach. Many
had hoped that the company would secure adequate funding to make a
major film - possibly a Victorian-era horror movie similar to those
titles for which Hammer became legendary. Whether the new venture
produces a Peter Cushing or Christopher Lee for this generation remains
to be seen.
(For Cinema Retro's exclusive behind the scenes coverage of Beyond the Rave click here)