The World of Hammer
The World of Hammer

The World of Hammer

1994 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 6.7 Documentary

The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.

The World of Hammer is a thirteen-part British documentary series created and written by Robert and Ashley Sidaway for Channel 4. Initially broadcast from 12 August to 4 November 1994, the series is narrated by English actor and frequent Hammer collaborator Oliver Reed.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing

For over two decades, Peter Cushing brought an unparalleled dignity, grace and dramatic skill to his roles as Sherlock H

EP 2

Dracula and the Undead

For generations of audiences, Hammer Films defined the legend of Count Dracula. As portrayed by Christopher Lee, the Cou

EP 3

Lands Before Time

Few films had a greater impact on the '60s than the unforgettable genre known as 'Hammer Glamours' epics that delivered

EP 4

Vamp

Through the years, Hammer's depiction of female vampires was consistently groundbreaking and always controversial. In ex

EP 5

Wicked Women

The Wicked Women of Hammer included such cult icons and screen legends as Bette Davis, Ingrid Pitt, Joan Fontaine, Marti

EP 6

Trials of War

Hammer's war films covered controversial stories such as The Camp on Blood Island and The Steel Bayonet, comedies includ

EP 7

Sci-Fi

Hammer's science-fiction films are a classic genre unto themselves. For nearly three decades, the studio presented fanta

EP 8

Mummies, Werewolves and the Living Dead

Over the course of three decades, Hammer redefined the classic legends of the mummy, the werewolf and the zombie. More t

EP 9

Chiller

Through the 1950s and 1960s, and running alongside the gothic horror films, Hammer made a series of what were known as '

EP 10

The Curse of Frankenstein

Based on Mary Shelley's novel, Hammer's startling cycle of Frankenstein films were equally as popular—and controversia

EP 11

Hammer Stars: Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee was one of Hammer's most famous stars. From his debut in The Curse of Frankenstein, he went on to make t

EP 12

Hammer

Hammer Films is one of the most famous independent British film production companies as well as one of the most successf

EP 13

Costumers

Films included: The Brigand of Kandahar (1965) / A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) / The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964) / Dic

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