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.
You can stream Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters on Kanopy.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters was directed by Benjamin Field.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters runs for 1h 30min, and was released in 2024.
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