Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

2024 · TMDB 8.2

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.

Charles Dance Tim Burton John Carpenter Joe Dante John Landis John Logan Axelle Carolyn Peter Cushing Christopher Lee Vincent Price Sarah Appleton Stephen Laws

Director · Benjamin Field Producer · Benjamin Field Cinematography · Ash Connaughton Editor · Charlotte Serpell

Runtime: 90 min
Released: 2024-10-31
Studio: Hammer Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
TMDB score: 8.2

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Tim Laws

2026-01-19

An OK documentary. I only know a bit about Hammer but the majority of stuffvI know was covered in here so I doubt it was particularly comprehensive. Could easily have a wikipedia entry.