Barbara Shelley (1932-2021) was a English actress, most active in the 1960s when she was Hammer Horror’s number one female star, appearing in films such as The Gorgon, Dracula Prince of Darkness and Rasputin.
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Barbara Shelley stakes her place in British Horror History
Barbara Shelley, one of Hammer's leading ladies, has had a impressive career, says RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES
Blood Of The Vampire 1958 REVIEW
First off the blocks to emulate Hammer's horror success? RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES revisits the gruesomely Technicolor effort, Blood Of The Vampire (1958).
Shadow Of The Cat 1961 REVIEW
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at Hammer's tale of murder, a loyal cat and a dash of Edgar Allan Poe in Shadow of the Cat 1961
Who is your favourite British horror actress?
As we conclude Wicked Women Week, we turn our eyes to the women who have entertained us in British horror
Cat Girl 1957 REVIEW
Cat Girl 1957 with Barbara Shelley is a fun 1950s British horror, says SIMON BALL
Barbara Shelley versus Veronica Carlson
HOWARD JACKSON ponders the many qualities of Hammer Horror leading ladies, Barbara Shelley and Veronica Carlson
Rasputin the Mad Monk 1966 REVIEW
Christopher Lee gives one of his best performances for Hammer, in the historical horror, Rasputin the Mad Monk 1966, says ADAM SCOVELL
Dracula Prince of Darkness 1966 REVIEW
Best of Hammer Dracula sequels - Christopher Lee creates menace in Dracula Prince of Darkness 1966 without speaking a single word!
Quatermass and the Pit (1967) REVIEW
ADAM SCOVELL reviews Roy Ward Baker's Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
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