Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror(1994)
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror Synopsis
Explore the most legendary horror studio of all time with this fascinating, frightening journey hosted by terror titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. England's most successful independent film company, the "fear factory" of Hammer Studios, has a history filled with feuds, censorship battles and streaks of luck both good and bad. Now the legacy of horror returns, featuring interviews with such Hammer legends as Raquel Welch, Veronica Carlson, Caroline Munro, Ingrid Pitt, Jimmy Sangster, Hazel Court, Martine Beswicke, Freddie Francis, Val Guest and Ray Harryhausen. Plus you'll be treated to behind-the-scenes home movies and nonstop shock scenes from over 40 classic films, including Horror of Dracula, Curse of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out, Curse of the Werewolf and many more! It's the definitive study of one of the greatest names in horror!
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) is a documentary and horror film directed by Ted Newsom, released on August 6, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Roy Ward Baker and Joe Dante. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Newsom
- Writers:
- Ted Newsom
- Producers:
- Tee Bosustow, Roy Skeggs
- Composer:
- James Bernard
- Production:
- Heidelberg Films, Hammer Film Productions, Bosustow Media Group
- Status:
- Released
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Cushing
as Narrator (voice) / Self
Christopher Lee
as Narrator (voice) / Self
Roy Ward Baker
as Self
Joe Dante
as Self
Ray Harryhausen
as Self
Caroline Munro
as Self
Ingrid Pitt
as Self
Raquel Welch
as Self
Freddie Francis
as Self
Hazel Court
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ted Newsom, written by Ted Newsom, produced by Tee Bosustow and Roy Skeggs.
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 15 ratings.
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror online?
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror?
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The main cast of Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Roy Ward Baker, Joe Dante and Ray Harryhausen. The film was directed by Ted Newsom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror released?
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror was released on August 6, 1994 and runs for 2h 27m.
Is Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror worth watching?
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 15 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.