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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

8.2/10 2024 1h 30m Released
Documentary

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: Benjamin Field
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Top Cast

Charles Dance
Charles Dance
Narrator
 Tim Burton
Tim Burton
Self
 John Carpenter
John Carpenter
Self
 Joe Dante
Joe Dante
Self
 John Landis
John Landis
Self
 John Logan
John Logan
Self
 Axelle Carolyn
Axelle Carolyn
Self
 Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing
Self (archive footage)
 Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Self (archive footage)
 Vincent Price
Vincent Price
Self (archive footage)
 Sarah Appleton
Sarah Appleton
Self
 Stephen Laws
Stephen Laws
Self

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