Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.233 |
Directed By
Benjamin Field
Crew
John Gore
Benjamin Field
Benjamin Field
Andrew Keats
Ash Connaughton
Charlotte Serpell
Daniel Lobo
Psyona Williams
Thea Harris-Murphy
Jamie Anderson
Jack Oliver
TOP CAST
Charles Dance
Narrator
Tim Burton
Self
John Carpenter
Self
Joe Dante
Self
John Landis
Self
John Logan
Self
Axelle Carolyn
Self
Peter Cushing
Self (archive footage)
Christopher Lee
Self (archive footage)
Vincent Price
Self (archive footage)
Sarah Appleton
Self
Stephen Laws
Self
Jonathan Rigby
Self
John Gore
Self
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