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Biography
Peter Sasdy (born May 27, 1935) is a British film and TV director. As well as numerous TV credits, notably the Nigel Kneale-scripted The Stone Tape (1972), he directed several horror films for Hammer, including Taste the Blood of Dracula (1969), Countess Dracula (1971) and Hands of the Ripper (1971). He directed Pia Zadora in the cult classic The Lonely Lady (1983), for which he earned a Razzie Award for Best Director. From 1985 to 1987 he directed the Thames TV production of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4.
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1984
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1984 · nominated
Filmography10 titles
Hammer House of Horror
1980Director
1980Director
Callan
1967Director
1967Director
Nothing But the Night
1973Director
1973Director
Hands of the Ripper
1971Director
1971Director
Taste the Blood of Dracula
1970Director
1970Director
The Stone Tape
1972Director
1972Director
Countess Dracula
1971Director, Story
1971Director, Story
Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady
1991Director
1991Director
Welcome to Blood City
1977Director
1977Director
Sharon's Baby
1975Director
1975Director