Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

90 mins | Documentary | Oct. 31, 2024

A look at Hammer’s progression from a back off 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 Quartermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

90 mins | Documentary | Oct. 31, 2024

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
A look at Hammer’s progression from a back off 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 Quartermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Producers Hammer Film Productions, Sky, Deep Fusion Films
Original title Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Directors Benjamin Field
Writers

Cast

Charles Dance

as Narrator

Tim Burton

as Self

John Carpenter

as Self

Joe Dante

as Self

John Landis

as Self

John Logan

as Self

Axelle Carolyn

as Self