The Hammer story

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THE FIRST EVER AUTHORISED HISTORY OF HAMMER FILMS From the 1930s to the mid-50s, Hammer was just another small British film production company, turning out routine B-movies. Then, in 1957, that all changed... The Curse of Frankenstein and, a year later, Dracula, ushered in a whole new era of blood and barely restrained cleavage in colour, mixing sex and horror with a style and panache that made the films world famous. More than seventy horror, science fiction, prehistoric adventure and thriller films emerged from the company during the next twenty years, and Hammer firmly established itself as master of the genres. Now, to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their first Gothic horror film, The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer have given their active backing to this authorised history of the company, and have provided unlimited access to their archives. The crypt doors have been thrown wide open, revealing a treasure chest of over 450 rare posters, photographs, press books, clippings and even ticket stubs. The authors invite you to join them on a journey through the history of Hammer, including an illustrated commentary on over sixty key films, articles on Hammer's non-horror movies and TV work, special features on the stars, the technicians and the studio, and a comprehensive filmography of every film and TV series produced by Hammer to date.