Mick Garris

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

04-Dec-1951

Age

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Monica, California, USA

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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.


Credits

Carícia Fatal Carícia Fatal (2007) Character: N/A
Comedy/horror short film shot during a 4-day workshop of filmmaking at 2007's MOTELx Lisbon International Horror Film Festival.
House of Ashes House of Ashes (2024) Character: Television Narrator
Grieving widow Mia must survive psychological and supernatural horrors while under house arrest.
Tales from the Script Tales from the Script (2009) Character: Self
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.
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark Stephen King: Shining in the Dark (1999) Character: Self
A documentary looking at the life and work of Stephen King.
Hooray for Horrorwood Hooray for Horrorwood (1991) Character: Self
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.
Take One: Fear on Film Take One: Fear on Film (1982) Character: Self
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.
Produce Your Own Damn Movie! Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011) Character: Self
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.
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (2019) Character: Self
A newly produced, feature-length documentary by filmmaker Daniel Griffith, featuring interviews with John Landis, David Naughton, Joe Dante and more
All Hail the Popcorn King! All Hail the Popcorn King! (2019) Character: Self
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.
Gods & Monsters Gods & Monsters (2018) Character: N/A
An interview of director Stuart Gordon conducted by filmmaker Mick Garris.
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010) Character: Self
A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 (2018) Character: Self
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.
The Vincent Price Legacy The Vincent Price Legacy (2025) Character: Himself
The Legacy of Vincent Price, the first feature-length documentary about the Master of Menace, explores the man behind the legend through conversations with his family, friends, colleagues, historians, and fans.
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2008) Character: N/A
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.
The Last Podcast The Last Podcast (2024) Character: Stan the Bartender
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.
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy (2016) Character: Himself
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.
Naschy of the Full Moon Naschy of the Full Moon (2011) Character: Self
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).
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022) Character: Self
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.
Tales of the Uncanny Tales of the Uncanny (2020) Character: Self
A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.
Digging Up the Marrow Digging Up the Marrow (2015) Character: Self
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.
Riding the Bullet Riding the Bullet (2004) Character: Dr. Higgins
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.
Tales of Halloween Tales of Halloween (2015) Character: The Phantom
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.
In Search of Darkness In Search of Darkness (2019) Character: Self
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.
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (2018) Character: Self
Join us for a night of celebration, packed with celebrity guests and Hocus Pocus throwbacks, at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Michael Jackson's Thriller Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) Character: Zombie (uncredited)
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.
Gotham Cafe Gotham Cafe (2005) Character: Father Callahan
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.
Terreur et glamour : montée et déclin du studio Hammer Terreur et glamour : montée et déclin du studio Hammer (2017) Character: Self - Filmmaker
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.
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2012) Character: Self
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!
King on Screen King on Screen (2023) Character: Self
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.
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) Character: Self
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.
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008) Character: Self
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
The Psycho Legacy The Psycho Legacy (2010) Character: Self
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.
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (2022) Character: Self
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.
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2018) Character: Self
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.
The Howling The Howling (1981) Character: Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
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.
El hombre que vio llorar a Frankenstein El hombre que vio llorar a Frankenstein (2010) Character: Self - Host
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.
In Search of Darkness: Part III In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) Character: Self
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.
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023) Character: Self
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.
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005) Character: Self
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
The Stupids The Stupids (1996) Character: Reporter #2
An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.
The Rift The Rift (2016) Character: Martin
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.
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024) Character: Self
Film icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of horror: the '90s.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010) Character: Self
A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.
Sky Sharks Sky Sharks (2020) Character: Dr. Gage Creed
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....
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009) Character: Self
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
The Quick and the Dead The Quick and the Dead (1995) Character: Young Herod's Man
A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.
In Search of Darkness: Part II In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) Character: Self
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.
Culto al terror Culto al terror (2017) Character: Self - Filmmaker
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.



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