Documentary · United Kingdom · 2024 · 1h 30m

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

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Director
Benjamin Field
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
Crew
Ash Connaughton — Director of Photography Charlotte Serpell — Editor Benjamin Field — Producer
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.

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Mood & Themes
behind the sceneshorror filmmakingdocumentaryhorror
Key Collaborators
Benjamin Field Director Ash Connaughton Director of Photography Charlotte Serpell Editor Benjamin Field Producer
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