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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)

★ 8.2/10 90 min Documentary United Kingdom English
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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
Charles Dance Narrator
Tim Burton
Tim Burton Self
John Carpenter
John Carpenter Self
Joe Dante
Joe Dante Self
John Landis
John Landis Self
John Logan
John Logan Self
Axelle Carolyn
Axelle Carolyn Self
Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing Self (archive footage)

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