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Hammer House of Horror S1E3 — Rude Awakening

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Hammer House of Horror•Season 1•Episode 3

Rude Awakening

6.8/10 · 883 votesSep 27, 198054 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

Estate agent Norman Shenley has a dream about murdering his plain, bad-tempered wife, which leaves him free to chase his secretary, Lolly. Later that day, a man approaches Norman wanting to sell an old house called Lower Moat Manor. From that point on, real life

Directed byPeter Sasdy

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Peter Sasdy

Peter Sasdy

Director

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Frank Watts

Director of Photography

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Eileen Garstka

Casting Director

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Eddie Knight

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Gerald Savory

Screenplay

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Paul Patterson

Original Music Composer

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Carolyn Scott

Production Design

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Daphne Vollmer

Hairstylist

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Ian Scoones

Special Effects

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Robert C. Dearberg

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Episode Summary

"Rude Awakening" is episode 3 of Hammer House of Horror season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 883 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Peter Sasdy, it aired on September 27, 1980.

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