

Documentary
Overview
A retrospective of the films of Britain's Hammer Studios, renowned for making stylish horror films in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Included are clips from Hammer productions and interviews with actors, actresses, directors and producers who worked on these films.
Top Cast


Charles Gray
Charles Gray
Narrator (voice)
Charles Gray
Narrator (voice)


Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Self
Christopher Lee
Self


Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing
Self
Peter Cushing
Self


Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Self - Film Director
Martin Scorsese
Self - Film Director
James Bernard
James Bernard
Self
James Bernard
Self


Michael Carreras
Michael Carreras
Self (archive footage)
Michael Carreras
Self (archive footage)
Anthony Hinds
Anthony Hinds
Self - Producer
Anthony Hinds
Self - Producer


Jimmy Sangster
Jimmy Sangster
Self
Jimmy Sangster
Self
David Pirie
David Pirie
Self
David Pirie
Self
Aida Young
Aida Young
Self - Producer
Aida Young
Self - Producer
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