Nightmare Cinema
2018 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Mick Garris
Director & actor · born 4 December 1951 · Santa Monica, California, USA
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.
Where to start: Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983).
As director 18
Valerie on the Stairs
2006 · 5.2/10
New
Chocolate
2006 · 5.3/10
New
Desperation
2006 · 5.5/10
Snoozefest
Riding the Bullet
2004 · 5.1/10
Snoozefest
The Judge
2001 · 5.3/10
New
Virtual Obsession
1998 · 3.9/10
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Quicksilver Highway
1997 · 5.0/10
Snoozefest
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995
New
The Nightmare Begins Again
1993 · 6.2/10
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Sleepwalkers
1992 · 6.1/10
Popcorn Flick
Psycho IV: The Beginning
1990 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
Critters 2
1988 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Fuzzbucket
1986 · 5.8/10
New
The Making Of The Goonies
1985 · 6.7/10
New
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
1982 · 7.3/10
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The Making of 'The Thing'
1982 · 7.3/10
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Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
1981 · 9.0/10
NewAs actor 50
Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers!
Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers!
TBA
NewFantastic Women
Fantastic Women
TBA
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The Thing Expanded
2026 · 8.8/10
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Robot Dracula
2026 · 2.0/10
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In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
2025 · 7.0/10
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The Vincent Price Legacy
2025 · 9.0/10
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In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
2024 · 8.0/10
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Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
2024
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King on Screen
2023 · 7.1/10
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A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023 · 6.2/10
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In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022 · 7.5/10
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Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
2022 · 6.6/10
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The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
2022 · 6.0/10
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Tales of the Uncanny
2020 · 7.0/10
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Sky Sharks
2020 · 4.9/10
Snoozefest
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019
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All Hail the Popcorn King!
2019 · 1.0/10
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In Search of Darkness
2019 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
2018
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Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
2018 · 6.9/10
NewGods & Monsters
Gods & Monsters
2018
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King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018 · 6.4/10
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Cult of Terror
2017 · 6.8/10
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Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
2017 · 6.0/10
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The Rift
2016 · 3.7/10
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Tales of Halloween
2015 · 5.7/10
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Digging Up the Marrow
2015 · 5.4/10
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Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012 · 5.2/10
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Naschy of the Full Moon
2011 · 10.0/10
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Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2011
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The Psycho Legacy
2010 · 6.5/10
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The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010 · 6.0/10
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010 · 7.0/10
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Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010 · 7.0/10
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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Tales from the Script
2009 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008 · 6.6/10
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Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
2008 · 4.6/10
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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005 · 9.3/10
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Gotham Cafe
2005 · 8.7/10
NewRiding the Bullet
2004 · 5.1/10
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Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
1999 · 6.8/10
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The Stupids
1996 · 4.8/10
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The Quick and the Dead
1995 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Hooray for Horrorwood
1991 · 8.0/10
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Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983 · 8.3/10
Absolute Cinema
Take One: Fear on Film
1982 · 7.0/10
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The Howling
1981 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickTV shows 19
Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982
TV · 2023 · 6.6/10
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The Stand
TV · 2020 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Eli Roth's History of Horror
TV · 2018 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Dead of Summer
TV · 2016 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Shadowhunters
TV · 2016 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Ravenswood
TV · 2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Witches of East End
TV · 2013 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Bag of Bones
TV · 2011 · 5.9/10
Snoozefest
Once Upon a Time
TV · 2011 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
Pretty Little Liars
TV · 2010 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Happy Town
TV · 2010 · 6.1/10
Popcorn Flick
Fear Itself
TV · 2008 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Masters of Horror
TV · 2005 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
The Shining
TV · 1997 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
New York Undercover
TV · 1994 · 7.3/10
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The Stand
TV · 1994 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Tales from the Crypt
TV · 1989 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Freddy's Nightmares
TV · 1988 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Amazing Stories
TV · 1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeFrequently asked questions
What is the best Mick Garris movie?
By viewer score, Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) at 8.3/10.
What are Mick Garris’s most popular movies?
The Quick and the Dead, The Howling, Michael Jackson's Thriller.
How many movies has Mick Garris made?
68 films on TMDB, 18 as director, 50 as actor.