Halls of Horror – The Gory, Gutsy UK Horror Magazine That Pulled No Punches!

For hardcore horror fans who craved uncensored deep dives into the bloodiest and most shocking films, Halls of Horror was a UK horror magazine that fearlessly explored the genre’s darkest corners. Originally launched as House of Hammer in 1976, this publication evolved into Halls of Horror in the early ’80s, expanding beyond Hammer Films retrospectives to cover slasher flicks, gore-soaked Italian horror, underground cult films, and the rising world of VHS horror.

With its gruesome photo spreads, insightful interviews, and brutally honest reviews, Halls of Horror became a must-read for fans of extreme horror cinema, offering content that mainstream magazines wouldn’t dare touch. Whether dissecting the practical effects of Lucio Fulci’s gut-churning classics, the psychotic terror of 1980s slashers, or the eerie gothic atmosphere of British horror, this magazine didn’t just walk through the halls of horror—it kicked the doors down. A true relic of an era when horror journalism had teeth… and wasn’t afraid to bite.