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Terence Fisher (23 February 1904 – 18 June 1980) was a British film director best known for his work for Hammer Films. He was the first to bring gothic horror alive in full colour, and the sexual overtones and explicit horror in his films, while mild by modern standards, were unprecedented in his day.
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 (23 February 1904 – 18 June 1980) was a film director who worked for Hammer Films. He was born in Maida Vale, a district of London, England. Fisher was one of the most prominent horror directors of the second half of the 20th century.
Terence Fisher was a versatile and prolific British filmmaker who directed many classic horror films for Hammer in the 1950s and 1960s. He also worked as an editor, a director of low-budget features and a maker of SF and comedy films.
Jan 29, 2002 · Some critics in England and France have long maintained that British director Terence Fisher, whose films dominated world markets in the 1950s and 60s, was one of the greatest directors of...
Tracing the entire career of the British director Terence Fisher, best known for his Gothic horror films for Hammer―such as The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) and Dracula (1958)―The Films of Terence Fisher covers not only his horror films, but also his film noirs, comedies, and early apprenticeship work to create a full picture of Fisher's ...
Terence Fisher. Director. (1904-1980) Born February 23, London, England. Key Production Country: UK. Key Genres: Horror, Costume Horror, Gothic Film, Creature Film, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Crime Thriller, Supernatural Horror, Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction.
