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A gothic early single from her 1978 album *Lionheart*, “Hammer Horror” tells the eerie tale of an actor haunted by guilt and ghosts after replacing a deceased friend in a play. The minimalist promo video, directed by Keef (Keith MacMillan), features Bush alongside a masked dancer performing against stark black backgrounds—enhancing the song's theatrical horror atmosphere. Though it charted modestly (#44 UK), the track’s dramatic visuals and cinematic storytelling marked a creative evolution for the teenage artist.
Official music video for the single "Hammer Horror" which was Kate Bush's third single release and first single from her second album Lionheart.
It was released on 27 October 1978 and charted at #44 in the UK singles chart. The parent album released a few weeks later went into the top ten.
The B-side of the song was "Coffee Homeground", which also featured on Lionheart.
Kate Bush’s music video for “Hammer Horror”, released 1978. Directed by Keith MacMillan. 4:18, 2,660,276 plays and 27,303 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Indie, Pop and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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