Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing and Horror Cinema: A Revised and Expanded Filmography of Their Terrifying Collaborations

by Mark A. Miller, David J. Hogan

From their first pairing in Hamlet (1948) to House of the Long Shadows (1983), British film stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing forged perhaps the most successful collaboration in horror film history. In its revised and expanded second edition, this volume examines their 22 movie team-ups, with critical commentary, complete cast and credits, production information, details on cinematography and make-up, exhibition history and box-office figures. A wealth of background about Hammer, Amicus and other production companies is provided, along with more than 100 illustrations. Lee and Cushing describe particulars of their partnership in original interviews. Exclusive interviews with Robert Bloch, Hazel Court and nearly fifty other actors, directors and others who worked on the Lee-Cushing films are included.

Genres: Nonfiction

408 pages, Hardcover

Published March 20, 2020

About the author

Mark Miller was an English and film studies teacher at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a master's from Ashland University. His interest in classic films began at a young age and he met many celebrities through the years. His love of the Hammer horror films led him to pen a book about Christopher Lee with whom he maintained a friendship until his death.

Reviews

[Samantha Glasser]

Mark Miller was my friend. When I met him I didn’t know anything about the Hammer horror films, and not being a big fan of horror I didn’t rush to seek them out. We bonded over other classics, and often watched them in the fantastic home theater David Hogan talks about in his introduction. I met David through Mark. When he died, I felt guilty that I’d missed out on reading Mark’s book and discussing it with him. When I found out there was a new revised version, I decided it was time to read it, especially now that I’m familiar with several of the films discussed. Imagine my surprise when I saw my name among the thank yous from David. (I can’t imagine what for, but I was flattered just the same.)