# Hammer Films Acquires Susan Hill's Complete Works

> John Gore Studios secures rights to Susan Hill's 'The Woman in Black' for Hammer Films.
- Title: Hammer Films Acquires Susan Hill's Complete Works · Variety
- Summary: John Gore Studios secures rights to Susan Hill's 'The Woman in Black' for Hammer Films. John Gore Studios acquired all rights to Susan Hill's complete works…
- Keywords: john gore studios, susan hill, the woman in black, hammer films, dame susan hill, daniel radcliffe, 1983, 127.7 million, west end, 33 years, entertainment, culture
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/global/john-gore-studios-acquires-woman-in-black-author-works-1236907333
- Author: Alex Ritman
- Published: 2026-10-12T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john gore studios, susan hill, the woman in black, hammer films, dame susan hill, daniel radcliffe, 1983, 127.7 million, west end, 33 years, entertainment, culture
## John Gore Studios Acquires Rights
John Gore Studios, owner of Hammer Films, acquired all rights to Dame Susan Hill's complete works.
## The Woman in Black's Success
The 1983 Gothic horror novel earned $127.7 million as the highest-grossing British horror in 20 years.
## Stage Adaptation Runs 33 Years
The stage adaptation ran in London's West End for 33 years, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
## Key takeaway

John Gore Studios acquired all rights to Susan Hill's complete works after her 1983 horror novel became a major hit.