Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

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.

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  Charles Dance

  Narrator
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  Tim Burton

  Self
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  John Carpenter

  Self
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  Joe Dante

  Self
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  John Landis

  Self
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  John Logan

  Self
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  Axelle Carolyn

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  Peter Cushing

  Self (archive footage)
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  Christopher Lee

  Self (archive footage)
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  Vincent Price

  Self (archive footage)