The Hammer Story: Revised and Expanded Edition

Explore the definitive, authorized history of Hammer Films, the iconic British production company renowned for its groundbreaking horror and fantasy movies. This revised and expanded edition grants exclusive access to the company’s archives, offering a comprehensive look at its legacy.

Key Features:

• The only authorized history of Hammer Films.
• Exclusive access to the company’s archive of stills and paperwork.
• Film-by-film analysis of its horror and fantasy titles.
• The most complete Hammer filmography ever published.
• Lavishly illustrated with rare promotional material and previously unpublished photographs.
• Includes an additional 32 pages covering Hammer's revival from 2007 onwards.

Hammer's Cinematic Legacy:

Established in 1934, Hammer Films became a global phenomenon, particularly for its reinvention of cinematic horror in the 1950s. Discover the unique formula behind classics like The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958), and The Mummy (1959). The book details the company's prolific output over two decades, including acclaimed sequels and films such as The Devil Rides Out (1968), cementing Hammer as one of the world's most recognizable filmmaking brands.

The Expanded Story:

This updated edition continues the narrative with Hammer's return to production in 2007. It features details on modern horror films, including:

• Wake Wood (2009)
• Let Me In (2010)
• The Resident (2011)
• The Woman in Black (2012)
• The Quiet Ones (2014)
• The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (2015)
• The Lodge (2019)

Specifications:

• Author: Marcus Hearn
• Contributors: Marcus Hearn, Alan Barnes
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Updated, Expanded
• Language: English
• Page Count: 224 pages
• Dimensions: 248 x 22 x 297mm
• Weight: 1.52 kg
• Publisher: Titan Books
• Publication Date: September 15, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1803365145
• ISBN-13: 978-1803365145
• EAN: 9781803365145
• Release Date: 15 Sep 2026

This comprehensive volume is an essential read for fans of Hammer Films and horror cinema.