Mick Garris
Biography: Mick Garris (born December 4, 1951) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter born in Santa Monica, California. He has been recognized for his contributions as a director, producer, and screenwriter in the horror genre. He's known for his work on various film and television projects, including adaptations of Stephen King's novels such as "The Stand" and "The Shining." Garris has also been involved in creating and hosting interviews for the series "Post Mortem with Mick Garris," where he engages with prominent figures in the horror and entertainment industry. His career reflects a deep involvement in and passion for the world of horror storytelling.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 04, 1951
Deathday: N/A
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In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022-11-25
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Overview: The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the bottom shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental—but always entertaining—these hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-25
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Cult of Terror
2017-10-14
Cult of Terror
Overview: A journey of years through many countries and film festivals; a nostalgic, adrenaline-fueled and rock-spirited immersion into the universe of cinephilia, in search of genre specialists, fans and filmmakers who speak of their shared passion for fantastic cinema; a whole international spiritual community united under the cathartic shadow of horror.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2017-10-14
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The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010-02-02
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Overview: A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-02
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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009-08-06
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Overview: An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-08-06
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Tales from the Script
2009-01-10
Tales from the Script
Overview: Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-10
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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008-10-07
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Overview: This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-07
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King on Screen
2023-08-11
King on Screen
Overview: 1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-08-11
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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005-10-04
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Overview: Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019-10-28
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Overview: A newly produced, feature-length documentary by filmmaker Daniel Griffith, featuring interviews with John Landis, David Naughton, Joe Dante and more
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-28
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The Howling
1981-01-21
The Howling
Overview: After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-21
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Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
1999-09-09
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
Overview: A documentary looking at the life and work of Stephen King.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-09
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1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
2022-10-08
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
Overview: A remarkable new epic documentary spotlighting the pop culture milestones of 1982 including notable motion pictures, TV, music and video games of that seminal year.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-08
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Gotham Cafe
2005-06-10
Gotham Cafe
Overview: With divorce on the horizon, a couple are about to find out that a lunch meeting with the wife's attorney is about to get very gruesome.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-10
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Riding the Bullet
2004-10-15
Riding the Bullet
Overview: In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
Genres: Drama Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-15
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Digging Up the Marrow
2015-02-20
Digging Up the Marrow
Overview: A documentary filmmaker turns his lens on an enigmatic conspiracy theorist who claims he's found the entrance to a vast underground city populated entirely by monsters.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-20
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Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010-02-02
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Overview: A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-02
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The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
2022-09-22
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Overview: Philipp Escott returns to the roots of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, accompanied by familiar filmmakers and critics, delving into the reasons behind the movie’s impact on an entire generation and its perpetuating legacy.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-22
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The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
2018-11-27
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
Overview: Documentary about the 1988 follow-up film Critters 2. Features interviews with director Mick Garris; actors Liane Curtis, Don Opper, Terrence Mann, and Lin Shaye; producer Barry Opper; critters designers; and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-27
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A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023-03-11
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Overview: In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-03-11
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The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010-10-07
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Overview: King of Horror, legendary actor, scriptwriter and director, Paul Naschy is regarded as the Spanish Lon Chaney and the most prolific filmmaker dedicated to the fantastic cinema in Spain.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-10-07
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Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
2008-07-22
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Overview: Harry Penderecki, a once heralded horror auteur, finds himself on the outside looking in at Hollywood. He hasn't had a hit film in years, and most in the industry, including his close friends, think he's washed up. Harry is given one last chance to redeem himself with what could be his best or last picture. Brutal Massacre becomes just that, as the cast and crew find themselves battling one mishap after another as Harry struggles to keep his sanity against overwhelming resistance to finish the picture and find himself at the top once again.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-22
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Tales of Halloween
2015-10-16
Tales of Halloween
Overview: Ten stories from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night. This creepy anthology combines classic Halloween tales with the stuff of nightmares.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-16
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Take One: Fear on Film
1982-01-01
Take One: Fear on Film
Overview: Mick Garris hosts this look at horror films with John Carpenter, John Landis and David Cronenberg all discussing their favorite scare films as well as what they think makes them work.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Hooray for Horrorwood
1991-11-15
Hooray for Horrorwood
Overview: Forrest J. Ackerman styles himself as the number-one fan of science fiction and horror movies, and he has the collection to back it up: more than 350,000 books, publicity stills, lobby cards, props, posters and paintings related to his obsession.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-15
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House of Ashes
2024-10-19
House of Ashes
Overview: Grieving widow Mia must survive psychological and supernatural horrors while under house arrest.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-19
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The Psycho Legacy
2010-10-19
The Psycho Legacy
Overview: The cast and crew of all four Psycho films recall their time working on the influential horror series, and modern masters of horror reminisce on what the movies stirred in them.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-19
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The Stupids
1996-08-08
The Stupids
Overview: An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-08
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The Last Podcast
2024-08-23
The Last Podcast
Overview: From the director of THE McPHERSON TAPE, comes a twisted dark horror comedy about ambitious podcast host Charlie Bailey and his podcast ‘ParaNormalcy’, which takes the mickey out of those who believe in ghosts. His girlfriend, Brie, wishes he wasn't so mean-spirited about debunking spirits, but Charlie's humorous, sarcastic style is what his burgeoning audience loves. All this changes when Charlie meets Duncan, a junior professor at Pasadena-Tech University. Duncan claims he can scientifically prove there's no afterlife. When his experiment goes awry, Charlie’s life and career are turned upside down.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-23
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The Rift
2016-04-28
The Rift
Overview: The satellite has vanished and the only clue is a trail leading to a small village nestled on the outskirts of forest line. As the team begins to investigate they quickly discover that something else came back from space, something not of this world. As their time runs out, the team must battle to unlock the terrifying truth behind the ill-fated mission.
Genres: Thriller Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-28
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Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
2016-01-01
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
Overview: An in-depth look at the hidden meanings and blistering truth buried within Ed Wood's PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, which has long been considered the worst movie ever made.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-01-01
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King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018-07-07
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
Overview: A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar," "It's Alive," "God Told Me To," "Q," "The Stuff," and many more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-07-07
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Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
2017-08-06
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
Overview: The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic monsters populated oppressive scenarios in provocative productions that shocked censorship and disgusted critics but fascinated the public. Movies in which horror was shown in offensive colors: dreadful stories, told without prejudices, that offered fear, blood, sex and stunning performances.
Genres: Documentary History TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2017-08-06
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Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983-11-14
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Overview: A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a horde of bloody-thirsty zombies. On top of the success of the Thriller album and Michael Jackson's electrifying performance at Motown 25, the short film/music video for "Thriller" established Jackson as an international superstar and global phenomenon. Thriller is credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form, breaking down racial barriers in popular entertainment, popularizing the making-of documentary format and creating a home video market. The success transformed Jackson into a dominant force in global pop culture. In 2009, it became the first music video inducted into the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". "Thriller" was also Jackson's seventh and final U.S. Hot 100 Top 10 hit from the Thriller album. It was the first album in history to have seven U.S. Top 10s.
Genres: Horror Music Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-14
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Sky Sharks
2020-10-07
Sky Sharks
Overview: A team of Arctic geologists stumble across an abandoned laboratory in which the Nazis developed an incredible and brutal secret weapon during the final months of WW2. Deep in the ice, they accidentally awake a deadly army of flying zombie sharks ridden by genetically mutated, undead super-humans, who are unleashed into the skies, wreaking their bloodthirsty revenge on any aircraft that takes to the air. An elite task force is assembled to take on this deadly threat and stop the Sky Sharks from conquering the air, but as time runs out, the task force realises they will have to fight fire with fire, and the stage is set for the greatest flying super-mutant zombie shark air battle the world has ever seen....
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2020-10-07
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Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
2018-10-20
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
Overview: Join us for a night of celebration, packed with celebrity guests and Hocus Pocus throwbacks, at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Genres: Music Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-20
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In Search of Darkness
2019-05-01
In Search of Darkness
Overview: An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-05-01
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All Hail the Popcorn King!
2019-08-18
All Hail the Popcorn King!
Overview: Made in cooperation with Joe Lansdale, we explore his life growing up in 1950's east Texas and how he has used his experiences to create what can only be described as his own genre. Our interviews with Joe, his family, friends, fans and colleagues gives us a glimpse into the man behind Bubba Ho-tep, Hap and Leonard, and incident on and off a mountain road among dozens of other books, films, comics and stories. We discover his dedication to martial arts and his decades of generosity offering advice to aspiring writers and creators.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-18
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Naschy of the Full Moon
2011-10-11
Naschy of the Full Moon
Overview: An affectionate look back at the life and career of Paul Naschy from those who worked with him, admired him and spent time with him. Produced for the Arrow DVD release of The Man with the Severed Head (AKA Crimson).
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-11
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Gods & Monsters
2018-07-24
Gods & Monsters
Overview: An interview of director Stuart Gordon conducted by filmmaker Mick Garris.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-07-24
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Carícia Fatal
2007-09-09
Carícia Fatal
Overview: Comedy/horror short film shot during a 4-day workshop of filmmaking at 2007's MOTELx Lisbon International Horror Film Festival.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-09
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The Quick and the Dead
1995-02-09
The Quick and the Dead
Overview: A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.
Genres: Western Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-09
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In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020-10-06
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Overview: The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-06
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Tales of the Uncanny
2020-10-31
Tales of the Uncanny
Overview: A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-31
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Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012-10-07
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Overview: A celebration of slasher cinema - from PSYCHO to the present day, with a focus on highlighting many of the genre's forgotten cult classics, deconstructing how to survive a slice and dice movie and meditating upon why it is almost always a final girl and rarely a final guy... this is a documentary which is designed for both the biggest fan of "mad maniac" movies and the person who may only have seen HALLOWEEN and SCREAM. Either way, this is a documentary that proves the SLASHER FILM is truly FOREVER!
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-07
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Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
2022-10-07
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
Overview: Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and features interviews with Englund, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-07
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Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2011-09-13
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Overview: When it comes to producing, no one speaks with more authority than Lloyd Kaufman creator of The Toxic Avenger and founder of the longest-running independent film studio, Troma Entertainment. Over the years he has discovered talents such as Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park, The Book of Mormon) and Vincent D'Onofrio (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) to name a few. Candid interviews, tips, tricks and tidbits scattered throughout the DVD give filmmakers practical tools for getting a movie shoot off the ground, keeping it afloat and seeing it through to the end - Lloyd Kaufman shows you how it's really done.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-13
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010-05-04
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Overview: For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-04
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