Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)
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.
Director: Benjamin Field
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Charles Dance as Narrator |
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Tim Burton as Self |
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John Carpenter as Self |
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Joe Dante as Self |
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John Landis as Self |
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John Logan as Self |
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Axelle Carolyn as Self |
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Peter Cushing as Self (archive footage) |
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Christopher Lee as Self (archive footage) |
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Vincent Price as Self (archive footage) |
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Sarah Appleton as Self |
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Stephen Laws as Self |
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Jonathan Rigby as Self |
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John Gore as Self |
| Directing | Benjamin Field | Director |
| Production | John Gore | Executive Producer |
| Production | Benjamin Field | Producer |
| Production | Andrew Keats | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Ash Connaughton | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Charlotte Serpell | Editor |
| Camera | Daniel Lobo | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Psyona Williams | Still Photographer |
| Production | Thea Harris-Murphy | Production Assistant |
| Production | Jamie Anderson | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jack Oliver | Executive Producer |