Double Shock Horror! Horror/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Combos in British Cinemas 1958-1970

Fact: Double film presentations as cinemagoers of a certain age fondly remember them no longer exist in British cinemas. However, 45 to 75 years ago, they flourished as never before and were the norm, part and parcel of the rich fabric of cinema life in a country not subjected to television's influence or, nowadays, social media. The cinema reigned supreme over all other forms of entertainment for the masses: there was nothing to hold a candle to the experience of watching a pair of motion pictures in a large, packed auditorium, be it a major release or a lowly Z feature. From 1950 up to 1970, the post-war Baby Boomer generation were served up on their weekly movie menus a veritable feast of goodies, consisting of a double bill from Monday to Wednesday; another from Thursday to Saturday; and a third on the legendary Sunday One-Day Only slot.