Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)

Title: Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Original Title: Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Release Date: 2024-10-31
Status: Released
Rating: 8.5/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Hammer Film Productions, Deep Fusion Films, Sky Group
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 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)