A stylish look back at the gothic legacy of Hammer Studios, told by those who made horror history.
HAMMER: THE STUDIO THAT DRIPPED BLOOD
Documentary on the Hammer film company, and its horror film output, charting the history of the company from its beginning up to the final film productions in the mid-1970s.
Quick Answer
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood is a 1987 United Kingdom documentary film directed by David M. Thompson about the history and films of Britain's Hammer Studios, renowned for their stylish horror productions of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.
Programmer's Pick
Who better than the stars and makers themselves to spill the gory details of Hammer’s reign? This brisk doc is a gothic family reunion, with legends like Lee and Cushing recalling the glory—and the fog—of a studio that made horror classy, creepy, and peculiarly British.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- David M. Thompson
- Release
- 1987
- Runtime
- 1h
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Documentary
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Explore the rise and legacy of Hammer Studios, the company that redefined screen horror for generations.
Hear directly from legends including Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Martin Scorsese on what made Hammer tick.
Savor classic moments from Hammer’s most stylish productions, complete with the gothic flair that made them iconic.
Producers, directors, and creatives share stories rarely told outside the fog-drenched sets of Bray Studios.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood released? +
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood was released in 1987.
Who directed Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood? +
The documentary was directed by David M. Thompson.
How long is Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood? +
The film has a runtime of 60 minutes.
What genre is Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood? +
It is a documentary.
