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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Directed by
Benjamin Field
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.
The story
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
Charles DanceNarrator
Tim BurtonSelf
John CarpenterSelf
Joe DanteSelf
John LandisSelf
John LoganSelf
Axelle CarolynSelf
Peter CushingSelf (archive footage)
Christopher LeeSelf (archive footage)
Vincent PriceSelf (archive footage)
Sarah AppletonSelf
Stephen LawsSelf
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