Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic monsters populated oppressive scenarios in provocative productions that shocked censorship and disgusted critics but fascinated the public. Movies in which horror was shown in offensive colors: dreadful stories, told without prejudices, that offered fear, blood, sex and stunning performances.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 6, 2017
Runtime
0h 55m
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
User Score
60%
Original Title
Terreur et glamour : montée et déclin du studio Hammer
Production Companies
ARTE GEIE, ITV Studios France
Director
Jérôme Korkikian
Description
The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic monsters populated oppressive scenarios in provocative productions that shocked censorship and disgusted critics but fascinated the public. Movies in which horror was shown in offensive colors: dreadful stories, told without prejudices, that offered fear, blood, sex and stunning performances.
