Michael Carreras

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Michael Carreras

Born December 21, 1927 · Wandsworth, London, England, UK

Died April 19, 1994 · aged 66

Michael Henry Carreras (21 December 1927 – 19 April 1994) was a British film producer and director. He was known for his association with Hammer Films, being the son of founder James Carreras, and taking an executive role in the company during its most successful years. As producer, he worked on The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958) and The Curse of the Werewolf (1960) and She (1965) a…

Known For

DraculaDracula · 1958
Dracula
★ 7.21958
MovieHorror
After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
The Brides of DraculaThe Brides of Dracula · 1960
The Brides of Dracula
★ 6.71960
MovieHorror
A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr. Van Helsing is already on his way.
The Terror of the TongsThe Terror of the Tongs · 1961
The Terror of the Tongs
★ 5.71961
MovieCrimeMystery
In 1910, Hong Kong, under the rule of the British Empire, is a prosperous and bustling city, but, hidden in the shadows of its many narrow streets, the hideous members of the Red Dragon gang, a branch of the evil Chinese secret society of the Tongs, lurk and murder those who oppose to their tyranny, which thrives on vice, crime and the fear of the weakest.
One Million Years B.C.One Million Years B.C. · 1966
One Million Years B.C.
★ 6.21966
MovieAdventureFantasy
As the Earth wrestles with its agonizing birth, the peoples of this barren and desolate world struggle to survive. Driven by animal instinct they compete against the harsh conditions, their giant predators, and warring tribes. When two people from opposing clans fall in love, existing conventions are shattered forever as each tribe struggles for supremacy and Man embarks on his tortuous voyage of civilization.
The Curse of FrankensteinThe Curse of Frankenstein · 1957
The Curse of Frankenstein
★ 6.81957
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.
The Curse of the WerewolfThe Curse of the Werewolf · 1961
The Curse of the Werewolf
★ 6.51961
MovieHorror
A child conceived by a mute servant girl transforms from an innocent youth to a killer beast at night with uncontrollable urges.
Hell Is a CityHell Is a City · 1960
Hell Is a City
★ 6.61960
MovieThrillerCrime
Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbery that resulted in the violent death of a young girl. Detective Inspector Martineau has been assigned to hunt him down and bring him in. From seedy barrooms, through gambling dens the trail leads to an explosive climax high on the rooftops of the city.
Taste of FearTaste of Fear · 1961
Taste of Fear
★ 7.11961
MovieThrillerMystery
A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.

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