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1994

Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror

Directed by Ted Newsom

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!

Duration

1h 40m

Released

August 6, 1994

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Cast10

  • Peter Cushing
  • Christopher Lee
  • Roy Ward Baker
  • Joe Dante
  • Ray Harryhausen
  • Caroline Munro
  • Ingrid Pitt
  • Raquel Welch
  • Freddie Francis

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