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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

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.

Director(s)

Tim Burton

John Carpenter

Joe Dante

John Landis

Axelle Carolyn

Sarah Appleton

Benjamin Field

Cast & Crew

Sarah Appleton

Sarah Appleton

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Tim Burton

Tim Burton

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Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Narrator

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Self (archive footage)

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

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Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Self (archive footage)

John Landis

John Landis

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Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Self (archive footage)

Joe Dante

Joe Dante

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Jonathan Rigby

Jonathan Rigby

Self

John Logan

John Logan

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Axelle Carolyn

Axelle Carolyn

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Stephen Laws

Stephen Laws

Self

John Gore

John Gore

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Benjamin Field

Benjamin Field

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Details

GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 30 mins
Released on31 Oct 2024
Languageen
Produced InUnited Kingdom
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