Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros Years is a 2018 American documentary film written and directed by Marcus Hearn.
“Just when you thought you knew everything about the Hammer House of Horror, along comes this terrific and insightful documentary covering those underrated Warner Bros. co-productions like Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, Dracula A.D. 1972, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, Crescendo and The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires.
With rare production stills, unseen footage, access to previously unpublished archives and a guide to the original locations, the key actors, directors (Peter Sasdy, Joe Dante) and historians (Christopher Frayling, Jonathan Rigby, Denis Meikle) reveal all about this beloved British horror brand’s least explored period.”
Reviews:
“Hammer has become such an institution that many film fans probably think of it as having existed from time immemorial, but this appealing piece proves that, as with many business successes, it was a kind of odd combination of serendipity and sweat equity that built Hammer into the legend it became during the Warner Brothers years.” Jeffrey Kauffman, Blu-ray.com
“Chock full of interesting anecdotes, it covers a slew of Hammer productions that have long gotten short shrift from the very company that owns them. The program moves at a brisk pace with nary a dull moment. Hearn’s craft at writing and interviewing is evident in the way conversations are seamlessly blended for full impact.” Chris Workman, Rock! Shock! Pop!
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros Years is being shown in London at the Arrow Video FrightFest on 26 August 2018.
Running time:
101 minutes