Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing and Horror Cinema

A Revised and Expanded Filmography of Their Terrifying Collaborations

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by Mark A. Miller and David J. Hogan

Type

Studies

Subject

Actor > Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing

Keywords

Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, horror

Publishing date

2025 (June 11, 2025)

Publisher

McFarland & Co

2nd edition

1st publishing

2020

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 408 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-9345-3

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Book Presentation:
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.

About the authors:
The late Mark A. Miller (1956-2014) wrote for many periodicals, including Filmfax and Shivers. He taught English in Gahanna, Ohio.David J. Hogan has written reviews and features for Filmfax, Outre, Moviegoer, Photon, Cinefantastique and other film magazines. He lives in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Press Reviews:
"Covers a lot of ground, but Miller does it with such purpose and charm that it’s impossible to get bored reading this book"―Psychobabble; "A comprehensive, appreciative analysis of Lee and Cushing’s 22 collaborations…a thought-provoking read engagingly written and filled with wry surprises."―Video Scope

Reviews of the first edition: "a model of research and presentation...not just an excellent film book...it’s an excellent book, period"―Filmfax

"marvelous"―Video Watchdog

"all 22 of Lee/Cushing’s collaborative films are examined, dissected, and most importantly, fairly critiqued"―bare•bones.

"A comprehensive, appreciative analysis of Lee and Cushing’s 22 collaborations…a thought-provoking read engagingly written and filled with wry surprises."―Video Scope

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