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.

Release Date

August 6, 2017

Status

Released

Original Title

Terreur et glamour : montée et déclin du studio Hammer

Runtime

55min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, French, German, Italian

Production Companies

ARTE GEIEITV Studios France