Tigon British Film Productions

Tigon British Film Productions or Tigon was a film production and distribution company, founded by Tony Tenser in 1966.
It is best remembered for its horror films, particularly “Witchfinder General” (directed by Michael Reeves, 1968) and “The Blood on Satan’s Claw” (directed by Piers Haggard, 1971).
Tigon was based at Hammer House in Wardour Street, London, and released a wide range of films from sexploitation (Zeta One), to an acclaimed television adaptation of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie (1972) starring Helen Mirren The largest part of its output, however, was made up by low-budget horror films in direct competition for audiences with Hammer Film Productions and Amicus Productions.
The selected filmography below concentrates on Tigon productions with Hammer connections.
Films are listed in order they went on general release in the UK. Click on the title to view brief details of each film, and cast/crew members with Hammer Connections.
UK Release Date
June 1967
BBFC Cert. “X”


UK Release Date
January 1968
BBFC Cert. “X”
UK Release Date
19th May 1968
BBFC Cert. “X”


UK Release Date
December 1968
BBFC Cert. “X”
UK Release Date
March 1969
BBFC Cert. “X”


UK Release Date
July 1969
BBFC Cert. “X”
UK Release Date
December 1969
BBFC Cert. “X”


UK Release Date
16th April 1971
BBFC Cert. “X”
UK Release Date
16th July 1971
BBFC Cert. “X”


USA Release Date
8th November 1971
BBFC Cert. “AA”
UK Release Date
March 1972
BBFC Cert. “A”


UK Release Date
October 1972
BBFC Cert. “X”
UK Release Date
November 1972
BBFC Cert. “AA”


UK Release Date
January 1973
BBFC Cert. “X”
France Release Date
11th October 1973
BBFC Cert. “X”
