Tag: Hammer Films

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 14, 2026

John Gore Studios Acquires Susan Hill's Complete Works for Hammer

John Gore Studios, the owner of historic British horror icon Hammer Films, has acquired the complete rights to the literary works of Dame Susan Hill. Hill is best known for penning the 1983 Gothic horror masterpiece 'The Woman in Black', which previously inspired a legendary West End play and a blockbuster 2012 film starring Daniel Radcliffe. The sweeping acquisition covers more than six decades of Hill's writing career, spanning literary fiction, crime novels, children's books, memoirs, and radio dramas. By uniting Hill's extensive bibliography with the Hammer Films banner, John Gore Studios aims to bring classic storytelling to fresh generations of audiences.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 6, 2026

Hammer Films Boss John Gore on Resurrecting the Horror Icon

John Gore, the British theater impresario who acquired the historic Hammer Films in late 2023, is bringing the legendary horror brand back into the spotlight. With a new 4K restoration of the 1958 classic 'Dracula' heading to cinemas, Gore aims to revitalize the studio's rich legacy. Gore's passion for Hammer dates back to his childhood in the late 1960s and 70s, inspiring him to build John Gore Studios to produce new content and honor the studio's profound influence on the horror genre.

Hammer FilmsJohn GoreDraculaHorrorClassic Cinema