The Curse of Frankenstein
1957
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Terence Fisher was a British film director best known for his gothic horror films for Hammer Films. He directed classics such as The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Mummy, featuring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
Terence Fisher was a British film director who made his mark with a series of horror films for Hammer Studios, featuring Frankenstein, Dracula, and other monsters. He was known for his realistic and complex characterization, his dynamic style, and his defiance of conventional horror conventions.
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Terence Fisher was a prominent horror director who worked for Hammer Films and introduced gothic horror in full colour. He directed many adaptations of classic horror subjects, such as Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy and The Hound of the Baskervilles.
May 26, 2024 · Terence Fisher brought unprecedented gore, sensuality, and vibrant colors to classic monster movies, revitalizing the genre.
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- Peter Cushing
Learn about the life and career of Terence Fisher, the man who revolutionized British horror cinema with his adaptations of Frankenstein, Dracula, and other classics. Discover how he created the Hammer Style, influenced by James Whale and Jimmy Sangster, and faced challenges and controversies in his later years.
This is the authorised biography of Terence Fisher by his long-time friend Tony Dalton, who has also written biographies of Freddie Francis and Ray Harryhausen, as well as four further books on the latter.
Learn about Terence Fisher, one of the most influential directors of Hammer horror films, from his early career as an editor to his later works as a horror maestro. Discover his diverse and acclaimed films, from The Curse of Frankenstein to Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell.
