Christopher Wicking
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 10, 1943 in London, England, UK
- Died
- October 13, 2008
- Active Years
- 1969–2008 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
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[1] TMDB: Born Jan 10, 1943, London, England, UK. Died Oct 13, 2008 (65 years old). Known for writing. 22 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Also known as Chris Wicking. British screenwriter, horror and fantasy genres. Worked for British arm of American International Pictures and Hammer Film Productions.
[3] TMDB: Known as Actor, Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue, Additional Dialogue, and Original Story. Works: To the Devil a Daughter, Blood from the Mummy's Tomb, Scream and Scream Again, The Oblong Box, Lady Chatterley's Lover, Cry of the Banshee, Absolute Beginners, and De.
[4] IMDb: Writer for Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971), Scream and Scream Again (1970), and Absolute Beginners (1986). Born Jan 10, 1943, London, UK. Died Oct 13, 2008, Toulouse, France.
[5] Wikiwand: Last resident script editor for Hammer Film Productions.
[6] Biographies.net: General mention.
Name: Christopher Wicking (also known as Chris Wicking).
Profession: British screenwriter (horror and fantasy genres), actor, writer, screenplay, dialogue, additional dialogue, original story, and last resident script editor for Hammer Film Productions.
Birth: January 10, 1943, in London, England, UK.
Death: October 13, 2008, in Toulouse, France (age 65).
Affiliations: British arm of American International Pictures and Hammer Film Productions.
Notable Works: Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971), Scream and Scream Again (1970
Career overview
Subject: Christopher Wicking (Writing career).
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Name: Christopher Wicking (also known as Chris Wicking).
Profession: British screenwriter, writer, known for writing, screenplay, dialogue, additional dialogue, and original story.
Genres: Horror and fantasy.
Notable Affiliations: British arm of American International Pictures and Hammer Film Productions.
Specific Role at Hammer: Last resident script editor.
Works mentioned:
To the Devil a Daughter
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
Scream and Scream Again (1970)
The Oblong Box
Lady Chatterley's Lover
Cry of the Banshee
Absolute Beginners (1986)
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971)
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Christopher Wicking, also known as Chris Wicking, was a British screenwriter who frequently worked within the horror and fantasy genres. His professional career included notable work for the British arm of American International Pictures and Hammer Film Productions. During his time with Hammer Film Productions, he served as the company's last resident script editor.
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Wicking's contributions to film involved writing, screenplay, dialogue, additional dialogue, and original stories. His credits include several notable titles such as Scream and Scream Again, released in 1970, and Murders in the Rue Morgue, released in 1971. Other works associated with him include To the Devil a Daughter, Blood from the Mummy's Tomb, The Oblong Box, Lady Chatterley's Lover, Cry of the Banshee, and Absolute Beginners, which was released in 1986.
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Christopher Wicking, also known as Chris Wicking, was a British screenwriter who often worked in the horror and fantasy genres. He is recognized for his work with Hammer Film Productions, where he held the position of the last resident script editor. Additionally, his career included notable work for the British arm of American International Pictures.
Wicking's professional credits encompass a variety of writing roles, including screenplay, dialogue, additional dialogue, and original story. His body of work includes several films such as Scream and Scream Again, released in 1970, and Murders in the Rue Morgue, released in 1971. He is also credited with work on Absolute Beginners, released in 1986. Other titles associated with his writing include To the Devil a Daughter, Blood from the Mummy's Tomb, The Oblong Box, Lady Chatterley's Lover, and Cry of the Banshee. Through his various roles as a writer, he contributed to the development of diverse projects across these genres.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu (2008) as Self
- Concerto Macabre: The Films of John Brahm (2007) as Self
- The Tragic Mask: The Laird Cregar Story (2007) as Self
- Man In the Attic: The Making of "The Lodger" (2007) as Self
- Karloff: The Gentle Monster (2006) as Self
- Lugosi: The Dark Prince (2006) as Self
- Powers (2004) Writer
- To the Devil... The Death of Hammer (2002)
- On Dangerous Ground (1996) Screenplay
- Dream Demon (1988) Writer
- Absolute Beginners (1986) Screenplay
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981) Writer
- The Professionals (1977) Writer
- To the Devil a Daughter (1976) Screenplay
- Venom (1974) Additional Dialogue
- Medusa (1973) Writer
- Demons of the Mind (1972) Writer
- Demons of the Mind (1972) Original Story
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) Screenplay
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) Writer
- Cry of the Banshee (1970) Screenplay
- Scream and Scream Again (1970) Screenplay
- The Oblong Box (1969) Dialogue
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christopher Wicking best known for?
Christopher Wicking is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dream Demon (1988), Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981), The Professionals (1977), To the Devil a Daughter (1976).
When and where was Christopher Wicking born?
Christopher Wicking was born on January 10, 1943 in London, England, UK. They passed away on October 13, 2008.
How many credits does Christopher Wicking have?
Christopher Wicking has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2008.
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Subject: Christopher Wicking (Writing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Source Material: [1] TMDB: Born Jan 10, 1943, London, England, UK. Died Oct 13, 2008 (65 years old). Known ...
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