Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

Category: Movies •

Genre: Documentary •

Rating: 0

Director: Benjamin Field,

Writer:

Cast: Charles Dance, Tim Burton, John Carpenter, Joe Dante, John Landis, John Logan, Axelle Carolyn, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price, Sarah Appleton, Stephen Laws, Jonathan Rigby, John Gore,

Language: en

Country: United Kingdom

Release Date: October 31, 2024

Plot: 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.