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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Documentary

10.0

Release Date

October 31, 2024

Duration

90 min

Status

Released

Language

en

Overview

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.

Casts

Charles Dance

Narrator

Charles Dance

Tim Burton

Self

Tim Burton

John Carpenter

Self

John Carpenter

Joe Dante

Self

Joe Dante

John Landis

Self

John Landis

John Logan

Self

John Logan

Axelle Carolyn

Self

Axelle Carolyn

Peter Cushing

Self (archive footage)

Peter Cushing

Christopher Lee

Self (archive footage)

Christopher Lee

Vincent Price

Self (archive footage)

Vincent Price

Sarah Appleton

Self

Sarah Appleton

Stephen Laws

Self

Stephen Laws

Jonathan Rigby

Self

Jonathan Rigby

John Gore

Self

John Gore

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