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And so to our third show for this year\u2019s Halloween specials.\n\nNo tricks, this all treats.\xa0\xa0The At The Flicks team talk to Paul Scott about his love for Hammer films and his friendship with main Hammer scriptwriter Anthony Hinds.\n\nHammer films.\xa0\xa0The makers of some of the best horror movies of the 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s.\xa0\xa0Quintessentially British, gothic, with high production values (although cheap to make) and starring such luminaries as Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.\xa0\xa0And the creatures they gave life to.\xa0\xa0Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Werewolf, Zombies and numerous other horror creations besides. Then there is Anthony Hinds. The scriptwriter and driving force behind so many of the classics they created.\n\nYes, this is an in depth look at Hammer horror, with personal reminiscences.\xa0\xa0We talk to Paul about the character actors Hammer frequently employed, such as the late great Michael Ripper.\xa0\xa0The leading ladies (of course) such as Ingrid Pitt and Veronica Carlston.\xa0\xa0All of this spiced up with various behind the scenes making of stories.\xa0\xa0Finally we chat about their amazing composer James Bernard.\xa0\xa0\n\nFor those of a certain age, this is a big trip down memory lane \u2013 anyone remember the late night horror double films the BBC used to put on during the Summer months?\xa0\xa0Yes, when we were growing up Hammer films were the company that terrified us and why it has such a huge cult following today.\xa0\n\nWe hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed speaking to Paul about all things Hammer.\n\nAll that remains to be said is have a very happy Halloween and see you At The Flicks.