Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters(2024)
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Synopsis
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.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) is a documentary and horror film directed by Benjamin Field, released on October 31, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Charles Dance, Tim Burton, John Carpenter and Joe Dante. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Field
- Producers:
- Benjamin Field
- Cinematographer:
- Ash Connaughton
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions, Deep Fusion Films, Sky
- Status:
- Released
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters before you stream it.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Dance
as Narrator
Tim Burton
as Self
John Carpenter
as Self
Joe Dante
as Self
John Landis
as Self
John Logan
as Self
Axelle Carolyn
as Self
Peter Cushing
as Self (archive footage)
Christopher Lee
as Self (archive footage)
Vincent Price
as Self (archive footage)
- Sarah Appleton
Sarah Appleton
as Self
- Stephen Laws
Stephen Laws
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Field, produced by Benjamin Field.
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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters?
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The main cast of Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) includes Charles Dance, Tim Burton, John Carpenter, Joe Dante and John Landis. The film was directed by Benjamin Field. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters released?
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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters was released on October 31, 2024 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters worth watching?
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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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