Mick Garris
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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 4.42 |
| Birthday | 1951-12-04 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Also Known As |
2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
7.5/16
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...
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In Search of Darkness: Part III
2017
Cult of Terror
6.3/3
A journey of years through many countries and film festivals; a nostalgic, adrenaline-fueled and rock-spirited immersion into the universe of cinephil...
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Cult of Terror
2010
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
7/1
A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)
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The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2009
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
6.6/66
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009
Tales from the Script
6.7/38
Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul...
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Tales from the Script
2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
7/4
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dan...
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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2023
King on Screen
7.4/9
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...
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King on Screen
2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
9.438/16
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2019
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
0/0
A newly produced, feature-length documentary by filmmaker Daniel Griffith, featuring interviews with John Landis, David Naughton, Joe Dante and more
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Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
1981
The Howling
6.565/780
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 s...
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The Howling
1999
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
6.3/9
A documentary looking at the life and work of Stephen King.
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Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
2022
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
8/1
A remarkable new epic documentary spotlighting the pop culture milestones of 1982 including notable motion pictures, TV, music and video games of that...
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1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
2005
Gotham Cafe
8/2
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.
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Gotham Cafe
2004
Riding the Bullet
5.1/200
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...
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Riding the Bullet
2015
Digging Up the Marrow
5.5/147
A documentary filmmaker turns his lens on an enigmatic conspiracy theorist who claims he's found the entrance to a vast underground city populated ent...
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Digging Up the Marrow
2010
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
7/1
A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.
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Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2022
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
6/1
Philipp Escott returns to the roots of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, accompanied by familiar filmmakers and critics, delving into the reasons behind t...
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The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
2018
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
0/0
Documentary about the 1988 follow-up film Critters 2. Features interviews with director Mick Garris; actors Liane Curtis, Don Opper, Terrence Mann, an...
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The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
6.2/5
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...
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A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
6/9
King of Horror, legendary actor, scriptwriter and director, Paul Naschy is regarded as the Spanish Lon Chaney and the most prolific filmmaker dedicate...
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The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2008
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
4.5/18
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...
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Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
2015
Tales of Halloween
5.7/497
Ten stories from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborh...
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Tales of Halloween
1982
Take One: Fear on Film
7/1
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...
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Take One: Fear on Film
1991
Hooray for Horrorwood
8/2
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,...
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Hooray for Horrorwood
2024
House of Ashes
0/0
Grieving widow Mia must survive psychological and supernatural horrors while under house arrest.
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House of Ashes
2010
The Psycho Legacy
7/11
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...
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The Psycho Legacy
1996
The Stupids
4.7/72
An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.
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The Stupids
2024
The Last Podcast
0/0
From the director of THE McPHERSON TAPE, comes a twisted dark horror comedy about ambitious podcast host Charlie Bailey and his podcast ‘ParaNormalcy’...
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The Last Podcast
2016
The Rift
3.5/36
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 inve...
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The Rift
2016
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
0/0
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...
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Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
2018
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
6.6/17
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar,"...
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King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2017
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
6/4
The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured women and sadistic m...
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Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
1983
Michael Jackson's Thriller
8.2/688
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...
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Michael Jackson's Thriller
2020
Sky Sharks
4.9/99
A team of Arctic geologists stumble across an abandoned laboratory in which the Nazis developed an incredible and brutal secret weapon during the fina...
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Sky Sharks
2018
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
7/34
Join us for a night of celebration, packed with celebrity guests and Hocus Pocus throwbacks, at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
2019
In Search of Darkness
7.767/88
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact...
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In Search of Darkness
2019
All Hail the Popcorn King!
0/0
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...
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All Hail the Popcorn King!
2011
Naschy of the Full Moon
10/1
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...
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Naschy of the Full Moon
2018
Gods & Monsters
0/0
An interview of director Stuart Gordon conducted by filmmaker Mick Garris.
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Gods & Monsters
2007
Carícia Fatal
0/0
Comedy/horror short film shot during a 4-day workshop of filmmaking at 2007's MOTELx Lisbon International Horror Film Festival.
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Carícia Fatal
1995
The Quick and the Dead
6.5/1735
A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.
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The Quick and the Dead
2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
7.8/39
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 Sea...
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In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
Tales of the Uncanny
7.1/10
A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.
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Tales of the Uncanny
2012
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
5.8/12
A celebration of slasher cinema - from PSYCHO to the present day, with a focus on highlighting many of the genre's forgotten cult classics, deconstruc...
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Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2022
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
6/6
Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare O...
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Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
2011
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
0/0
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 indep...
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Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
7.8/155
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 a...
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