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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Benjamin Field

2024

  • Documentary
  • Horror
7.7

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.

Cast & crew

  • Benjamin FieldDirector
  • Charles DanceNarrator
  • Tim BurtonSelf
  • John CarpenterSelf
  • Joe DanteSelf
  • John LandisSelf
  • John LoganSelf
  • Axelle CarolynSelf
  • Peter CushingSelf (archive footage)

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