The Damned

[Scott Irvine]

Has anyone heard of or seen the Hammer Horror film called 'The Dammed'? It was directed by Joseph Losey in 1963 and starred Oliver Reed, Macdonald Carey and Shirley Anne Field. It was filmed on Portland and Weymouth with Oliver Reed playing the leader of a motorcycle gang from Weymouth who come across a group of children living underground in bunkers on Portland affected by a nuclear experiment that went wrong!
Thats all I know about it. Sounds wierd but I would love to watch it!!!

Scott Irvine

[Sam Wilding]

Yes I have! My brother has some shots from the film on his facebook page (I think) odd film, great location

[PETER EBDON]

I WELL REMEMBER THE FILM AND THE SHOOTING OF IT WHAT A CHARACTER OLIVER REED WAS IN HIS SOBRE MOMENTS A GREAT ACTOR BUT AS TIME MOVED ON BECAME MORE OFTEN UNDER THE WEATHER THAN UNDER CONTROL FOR MANY FILM DIRECTORS

Sam Wilding said:

Yes I have! My brother has some shots from the film on his facebook page (I think) odd film, great location

[terrian Smith]

its realy good, ive got a copy,are try and find it. alot of it was filmed up my yard. x

[Rob Sellen]

My ex mother in law has some pics from the shoot.. she met them all.. :o)

[Scott Irvine]

I would love to borrow it please if you find it!!! x

terrian Smith said:

its realy good, ive got a copy,are try and find it. alot of it was filmed up my yard. x

[Gwyneth Morgan (nee Reynolds)]

I've got a very old VHS copy of it - I think Oliver Reed drives an E-type Jag. Not one of his best films but a must for anyone who knows Portland.

[Scott Irvine]

I would love to borrow it if possible Gwyneth. I live in Poole and the moment but plan to come down soon!

Gwyneth Morgan (nee Reynolds) said:

I've got a very old VHS copy of it - I think Oliver Reed drives an E-type Jag. Not one of his best films but a must for anyone who knows Portland.

[Scott Irvine]

The Damned is being shown on BBC 2 this Friday/Saturday morning at 2:05 in the morning! I will have to stay up to record it as I do not know how to programme my video! Had better get some coffee in!!!

[Peter Minter]

Hi Scott,
not sure why its on so late...They screened it for the first time last autumn at the same time!
I was suprised at the Portland locations including some caves at the Bill?Mind you it could have been Shepperton....
Theres a 'gang' scene in St Georges churchyard,the leader climbing on one of the statues sure its still there?Then theres the 'Top secret' Rotor establishment at the verne,now the riding stables.During this part of the film we see a security barrier.You have the well documented scenes at the beach road,Old Ferrybridge,& Cheyne House.
Also the junction of Coastguard Rd/Albert terrace is clearly seen as the gang stalk a man and beat him up by the wall which still remains! I enjoyed the location shots but found the film plot somewhat bizzare!

[Peter Minter]

Ive arranged for a friend of mine to make a recording,so if i cant stay up at least i will have the film!

[Peter Minter]

Hi Everyone...Dont forget anyone whos been waiting to see 'The Damned',your need to stay up into the early hours of tomorrow(Sat).The film is on BBC2, 0205-0340,those who dont well you may wish to record it.
The Damned or Oliver Reed may no be everyones 'Cup of tea',but to see our lovely Island in B/W nearly 50 years ago is facinating,Its great to see our Islands charm all those years ago, has been captured on film for future generations.I wonder what 'Oliver Reeds' lasting impression of our Island were?

[PETER EBDON]

If I remember rightly he saw it usually in a fuzzy blur due to high level of alchohol but as you say b/w just pictures the Island perfect

Peter Minter said:

Hi Everyone...Dont forget anyone whos been waiting to see 'The Damned',your need to stay up into the early hours of tomorrow(Sat).The film is on BBC2, 0205-0340,those who dont well you may wish to record it.
The Damned or Oliver Reed may no be everyones 'Cup of tea',but to see our lovely Island in B/W nearly 50 years ago is facinating,Its great to see our Islands charm all those years ago, has been captured on film for future generations.I wonder what 'Oliver Reeds' lasting impression of our Island were?