Consequently, this book can be read not only as an alternative history of the Horror Film, but also of the myriad developments within cinema itself.This next entry in the horror actors-turned-authors series focuses on those who have also starred in the much beloved Star Wars franchise. From his ventures with Hammer-whose swift gradation of flesh and blood into a staid 1950s cinema broke new ground-to his work, in the next century, on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and numerous interactive formats, Lee was constantly abreast of advancements in his industry. Interviewees include actors Melvyn Hayes ( The Curse of Frankenstein), Jane Merrow ( Night of the Big Heat) and Barbara Ewing ( Dracula Has Risen from the Grave) producers Ted Newsom ( Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror) and Richard Downes ( Ghost Stories for Christmas) screenwriter Robin Squire, who discusses tantalizing, unrealized projects for Lee’s production company, Charlemagne continuity girl Renée Glynne ( Nothing But the Night) and Michael Pakleppa-the director of Lee’s final feature, Angels in Notting Hill, and a close friend to the star for over 30 years.įew actors spanned the generations with more lasting appeal than Christopher Lee. As well as providing in-depth production histories and critical analysis, new interviews have been conducted with Lee’s co-workers (some of them speaking here for the first time), which shed fresh light upon the man and his work. This book is a comprehensive overview of Lee’s work in the horror genre, including movies, books, audio recordings and video games. He was the last of the great horror stars. When Sir Christopher Lee passed away at the age of 93 in 2015, it was truly the end of an era. After six years of hard work, my biography of Christopher Lee is out now!
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