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Mick Garris

Mick Garris

Director·b. 1951·Santa Monica, California, USA

54 horror credits

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.

Director11 films

Nightmare Cinema

Nightmare Cinema

Director

2018
Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs

Director

2006
Chocolate

Chocolate

Director

2006
Desperation

Desperation

Director

2006
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

Director

2004
Quicksilver Highway

Quicksilver Highway

Director

1997
Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Director

1992
Psycho IV: The Beginning

Psycho IV: The Beginning

Director

1990 3.5
Critters 2

Critters 2

Director

1988 3.0
The Making of 'The Thing'

The Making of 'The Thing'

Director

1982
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'

Director

1981

Writer14 films

Nightmare Cinema

Nightmare Cinema

Screenplay

2018
Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs

Writer

2006
Chocolate

Chocolate

Writer

2006
The V Word

The V Word

Writer

2006
Haeckel's Tale

Haeckel's Tale

Writer

2006
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

Writer

2004
Ghosts

Ghosts

Screenplay / Story

1997
Quicksilver Highway

Quicksilver Highway

Writer

1997
Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus

Story / Screenplay

1993 3.3
The Fly II

The Fly II

Screenplay / Story

1989 3.0
Critters 2

Critters 2

Writer

1988 3.0
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Teleplay / Story

1986
The Making of 'The Thing'

The Making of 'The Thing'

Writer

1982
Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Writer

1982

Producer19 films

Nightmare Cinema

Nightmare Cinema

Producer

2018
Dream Cruise

Dream Cruise

Producer

2007
The Washingtonians

The Washingtonians

Producer

2007
We All Scream for Ice Cream

We All Scream for Ice Cream

Producer

2007
Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs

Producer / Executive Producer

2006
The Screwfly Solution

The Screwfly Solution

Producer

2006
Pelts

Pelts

Executive Producer

2006
The Fair Haired Child

The Fair Haired Child

Executive Producer

2006
Desperation

Desperation

Executive Producer

2006
Haeckel's Tale

Haeckel's Tale

Executive Producer

2006
Cigarette Burns

Cigarette Burns

Executive Producer

2005
Homecoming

Homecoming

Executive Producer

2005
Dance of the Dead

Dance of the Dead

Executive Producer

2005
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road

Executive Producer

2005
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

Producer

2004
Quicksilver Highway

Quicksilver Highway

Producer

1997
The Making of 'The Thing'

The Making of 'The Thing'

Producer

1982
Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Producer

1982
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'

Producer

1981

Actor25 films

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

Self

2024
House of Ashes

House of Ashes

Television Narrator

2024
The Last Podcast

The Last Podcast

Stan the Bartender

2024
In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

Self

2022 3.8
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Self

2022
Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

Self

2020
Sky Sharks

Sky Sharks

Dr. Gage Creed

2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

Self

2020 3.7
In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness

Self

2019 4.0
Cult of Terror

Cult of Terror

Self - Filmmaker

2017
The Rift

The Rift

Martin

2016
Tales of Halloween

Tales of Halloween

The Phantom

2015 4.0
Digging Up the Marrow

Digging Up the Marrow

Self

2015
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

Self

2012
Naschy of the Full Moon

Naschy of the Full Moon

Self

2011
The Psycho Legacy

The Psycho Legacy

Self

2010 3.0
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self

2010 5.0
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Self

2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self

2008
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy

2008
Gotham Cafe

Gotham Cafe

Father Callahan

2005
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

Dr. Higgins

2004
Hooray for Horrorwood

Hooray for Horrorwood

Self

1991
Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller

Zombie (uncredited)

1983 3.0
The Howling

The Howling

Man with TV Guide (uncredited)

1981 3.5

Other Crew8 films

Hocus Pocus 2

Hocus Pocus 2

Characters

2022 2.3
Dream Cruise

Dream Cruise

Creator

2007
Chocolate

Chocolate

Short Story

2006
The Damned Thing

The Damned Thing

Creator

2006 3.0
Cigarette Burns

Cigarette Burns

Creator

2005
Homecoming

Homecoming

Creator

2005
Dance of the Dead

Dance of the Dead

Creator

2005
Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus

Co-Executive Producer

1993 3.3

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