Although Hammer Films was founded by comedian and businessman William Hinds in 1934 and the company produced films in a variety of genres, they’re best known for the horror films they produced from 1955 through the ’70s. The company ceased production as of 1979, and remained dormant until it was revived in 2007. Several productions have come along in the years since then, and John Gore, a 20-time Tony, Emmy and Olivier-winning entertainment producer who is known for his live theater company the John Gore Organization, stepped up to acquire the company in 2023. So the future of Hammer Films is looking promising – and with the company celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, Deadline reports that they’re teaming up with Sky and Deep Fusion Films to make Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, a 90-minute documentary that will premiere in November.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters will track Hammer’s progression from a...
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters will track Hammer’s progression from a...
- 8/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Hammer Films turns a spritely 90 years old later this year, and Sky is getting in on the celebrations.
The UK pay-tv network has teamed with the iconic horror studio and Cardiff’s Deep Fusion Films to make Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, which will launch in November, timed to coincide with the legendary production house’s 90th birthday.
The 90-minute feature doc will track 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 Quartermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Deep Fusion co-founder Benjamin Field is helming the doc, with the director revisiting the people in front of and behind...
The UK pay-tv network has teamed with the iconic horror studio and Cardiff’s Deep Fusion Films to make Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, which will launch in November, timed to coincide with the legendary production house’s 90th birthday.
The 90-minute feature doc will track 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 Quartermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Deep Fusion co-founder Benjamin Field is helming the doc, with the director revisiting the people in front of and behind...
- 8/6/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Few brand names loom larger over horror movie history than Hammer Films.
Founded in 1934 by William Hinds (better known by his stage name Will Hammer), the British production company became synonymous with cheap but lovingly made Gothic horror films throughout the 1950s and ’60s, many of which were inspired by classic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein. Hammer Horror films were frugal endeavors that often reused the same sets and costumes across unrelated series, a fact that only made its cult fanbase more passionate by rewarding those who paid close enough attention to recognize the overlap. While many were simple B-movies, their impressive practical effects, Technicolor visuals, and sincere love for their source material allowed Hammer Horror to carve out a niche never truly filled again after the company stopped making movies in the late 1970s.
While sporadic attempts have been made to revive the Hammer Horror brand throughout the 2000s,...
Founded in 1934 by William Hinds (better known by his stage name Will Hammer), the British production company became synonymous with cheap but lovingly made Gothic horror films throughout the 1950s and ’60s, many of which were inspired by classic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein. Hammer Horror films were frugal endeavors that often reused the same sets and costumes across unrelated series, a fact that only made its cult fanbase more passionate by rewarding those who paid close enough attention to recognize the overlap. While many were simple B-movies, their impressive practical effects, Technicolor visuals, and sincere love for their source material allowed Hammer Horror to carve out a niche never truly filled again after the company stopped making movies in the late 1970s.
While sporadic attempts have been made to revive the Hammer Horror brand throughout the 2000s,...
- 8/1/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Hammer Films, the iconic film studio, noted for classic features "Horror of Dracula" and "Curse of Frankenstein", has been acquired by Emmy Award winning John Gore, who plans to resurrect the studios with a slate of new films including "Doctor Jekyll'', starring Eddie Izzard:
"...I’ve always been enchanted by the magic of Hammer Films", said Gore. "It’s stories, its characters, and its unique place in British heritage and cinema have been a source of inspiration and wonder.
"Today, as I stand at the helm of this iconic studio, my commitment is twofold: to celebrate and preserve the unmatched legacy of Hammer and to usher in a new era of storytelling that captivates audiences worldwide. With significant investment and a fresh creative vision, we will ensure that the spirit of Hammer not only endures but thrives in the modern age..."
Hammer Film Productions was founded in 1934 by William Hinds.
"...I’ve always been enchanted by the magic of Hammer Films", said Gore. "It’s stories, its characters, and its unique place in British heritage and cinema have been a source of inspiration and wonder.
"Today, as I stand at the helm of this iconic studio, my commitment is twofold: to celebrate and preserve the unmatched legacy of Hammer and to usher in a new era of storytelling that captivates audiences worldwide. With significant investment and a fresh creative vision, we will ensure that the spirit of Hammer not only endures but thrives in the modern age..."
Hammer Film Productions was founded in 1934 by William Hinds.
- 9/1/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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