Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Original title: Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

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8.5/10

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10/31/2024

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1h 30min

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

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Documentary

Synopsis

A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The company, started by comedian and businessman William Hinds in 1934, made films such as The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Quatermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Direction: Benjamin Field

Producer: Benjamin Field

Cast

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Narrator

Tim Burton

Tim Burton

Self

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Self

Joe Dante

Joe Dante

Self

John Landis

John Landis

Self

John Logan

John Logan

Self

Axelle Carolyn

Axelle Carolyn

Self

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Self (archive footage)

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Self (archive footage)

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Self (archive footage)