Peter Cushing's career was a masterclass in duality, often portraying figures of dread like Baron Frankenstein and vampire hunters, yet speaking of himself as a gentle soul with a love for animals. He consciously chose roles that resonated with audiences, preferring to be seen as a monster-maker or destroyer rather than a monster himself. Cushing's distinctive performances, particularly in horror films and as the iconic Sherlock Holmes, cemented his status across the Atlantic. He skillfully navigated between genre conventions and a deeply human persona, offering audiences compelling and memorable characters.
The author was widely known as 'the gentleman of horror', his kind and sensitive nature a sharp contrast with the sinister roles that dominated his work from the 1950s onwards. In this book, he presents his own account of his remarkable career, and the devastating sense of loss he suffered following the death of his wife.