Tommy Lee Wallace
Also Known As: Thomas Lee Wallace
Biography: Thomas Lee Wallace (born September 6, 1949) is an American film producer, director, editor, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, directing films such as Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Fright Night Part 2 and the 1990 miniseries, It. He is a long-time collaborator of director John Carpenter, receiving his first credit as art director on Carpenter's directorial debut, Dark Star. Along with Charles Bornstein, he edited both the original Halloween and The Fog. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tommy Lee Wallace, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Somerset, Kentucky, USA
Birthday: September 06, 1949
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Gender: Male
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Overview: Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-05
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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
Overview: Exploring the controversial story behind John Carpenter (Halloween & The Thing) and writer Dan O Bannon's (Alien & Return of the Living Dead) from first feature film. From its humble beginnings as a USC student film, to its modern day status as a cult masterpiece. It also offers a rare glimpse inside the creative minds of two USC film students... who would eventually go on to change the way horror films are made.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-26
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Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Overview: Using original interviews with director John Carpenter, stars Jamie Lee Curtis and P.J. Soles, and crew members, 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest unveils the production of the horror classic and how the ingenuity of Carpenter and his team, coupled with the shoestring budget of $325,000, drove the filmmakers to create one of the most influential horror films of all time.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-05
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Halloween: Unmasked
Overview: A retrospective documentary on the making of the movie "Halloween," featuring exclusive interviews with director John Carpenter, producer Debra Hill, and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, PJ Soles, and Nick Castle.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-13
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The Night She Came Home!!
Overview: A short documentary, done by John Marsh and Kelly Curtis, explores Curtis’ relationship to the Halloween franchise. Called “The Night She Came Home”, this featurette follows her as she attends a HorrorHound sponsored signing in 2012 meant to raise money for charity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-24
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The Boy Who Could Fly
Overview: Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
Genres: Drama Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-15
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Vampires: Los Muertos
Overview: Tough-as-nails vampire hunter Derek Bliss is on the hunt for "suckers" in the heart of Mexico when he receives a new assignment from a mysterious client. Thrown together with a group of slayers, including sexy Zooey, who may or may not be one of the undead. Derek and company are up against a growing number of fast-moving, bloodthirsty vampires and their elusive and powerful leader.
Genres: Horror Thriller Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-23
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You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Overview: An extensive look at the making of Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night Part 2 (1988) featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew members, rare photographs, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-02
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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Overview: Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-15
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The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II
Overview: Retrospective documentary about the making of "Halloween II."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-18
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Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Overview: Retrospective documentary on the making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-18
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Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'
Overview: A brand new retrospective documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and featuring interviews with cinematographer Dean Cundey, production designer/editor Tommy Lee Wallace, photographer Kim Gottleib-Walker, make-up effects artist Steve Johnson, Carpenter biographer John Muir, music historian Daniel Schweiger, visual effects historian Justin Humphreys and assistant Larry Franco
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-26
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Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
Overview: Retrospective documentary on the making of the 1980 horror film "The Fog."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-27
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Halloween
Overview: Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-24
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Halloween: The Inside Story
Overview: This feature-length documentary takes a look at one of the most successful film franchises of all time as it goes behind the scenes of John Carpenter’s Halloween, the frightfest that redefined the horror genre in the late 1970s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-25
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Overview: A terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked, and at the hospital, babbles and clutches the year's most popular Halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask. Suddenly, Doctor Daniel Challis finds himself thrust into a terrifying nightmare.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-22
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The Fog
Overview: Strange things begin to occurs as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-02-07
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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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