The Origin of Hammer

About this episode

The episode explores the origins of Hammer Film Productions and its impact on horror cinema.

Happy Halloween! “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” are back with a brand new season of monster goodness! This time, they’re turning the clocks back to the 1930s to examine the humble beginnings of one of the most iconic horror houses in cinema history: Hammer Film Productions. Join them for a short little season 3 primer as they discuss Hammer co-founders William Hinds and Enrique Carreras, the studio’s decline during the war, and how their sons, Anthony Hinds and James Carreras resurrected the Hammer brand, and began production on the sci-fi and horror films which would ultimately become the studio’s bread and butter. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Colón, Mike Manzi

Topics covered

• Hammer Film Productions
• horror cinema
• film history
• 1930s
• studio decline
• resurrection of brands

Keywords

• Hammer Film Productions
• horror films
• William Hinds
• Enrique Carreras
• Anthony Hinds
• James Carreras
• film history
• 1930s

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hammer Film Productions

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