Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Marcus Hearn Self - Hammer Historian

Mick Garris Self - Filmmaker

Dario Argento Self - Filmmaker

Horst Janson Self - Actor

Caroline Munro Self - Actress / Various Roles