Dennis Wheatley at Hammer
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Sinopsis
Dennis Wheatley biographer Phil Baker provides a brief history of author nearly 80 book career, covers the whole of Wheatleyâs contentious relationship with Hammer studios, including his displeasure with The Lost Continent (1968) and his utter loathing of To the Devil a Daughter (1976). The feature is a examination of one of horror fictionâs influential voices and paints a picture that informs both The Devil Rides Out and Hammerâs occult output in their latter years.
Sinopsis
Dennis Wheatley biographer Phil Baker provides a brief history of author nearly 80 book career, covers the whole of Wheatleyâs contentious relationship with Hammer studios, including his displeasure with The Lost Continent (1968) and his utter loathing of To the Devil a Daughter (1976). The feature is a examination of one of horror fictionâs influential voices and paints a picture that informs both The Devil Rides Out and Hammerâs occult output in their latter years.
Editor's Take
The soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission. 'Dennis Wheatley at Hammer' is an auditory and visual feast.