Mick Garris

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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.

Most Popular Mick Garris Trailers

Total trailers found: 94

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy Trailer (2005)

04 October 2005

Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection.

Michael Jackson's Thriller Trailer (1983)

21 November 1983

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.

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling' Trailer (1981)

01 January 1981

Making-of featurette for 'The Howling' (1981)

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. Trailer (2010)

02 February 2010

A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.

The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Trailer (2022)

22 September 2022

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.

Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions Trailer (2017)

06 August 2017

The greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968.

Virtual Obsession Trailer (1998)

01 February 1998

If you were a brilliant young scientist diagnosed with only months to live, what choices would you make?

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy Trailer (2016)

01 January 2016

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.

Hocus Pocus Trailer (1993)

16 July 1993

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

Carícia Fatal Trailer (2007)

09 September 2007

Comedy/horror short film shot during a 4-day workshop of filmmaking at 2007's MOTELx Lisbon International Horror Film Festival.

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX Trailer (2008)

07 October 2008

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.

The Quick and the Dead Trailer (1995)

09 February 1995

A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.

Sleepwalkers Trailer (1992)

10 April 1992

Charles Brady and his mother, Mary, are the last of a dying breed whose needs are not of this world. They are Sleepwalkers - able to stay alive only by feeding on the life-force of the innocent, but destined to roam the earth, avoiding discovery while searching for their next victim.

Unbroken Trailer (2014)

25 December 2014

A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.

*batteries not included Trailer (1987)

18 December 1987

In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper.

The Howling Trailer (1981)

21 January 1981

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.

Hocus Pocus 2 Trailer (2022)

27 September 2022

29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge.

The Making of 'The Thing' Trailer (1982)

09 June 1982

Stephen King: Shining in the Dark Trailer (1999)

09 September 1999

A documentary looking at the life and work of Stephen King.

The Fly II Trailer (1989)

10 February 1989

Martin Brundle, born of the human/fly, is adopted by his father's place of employment (Bartok Inc.) while the employees simply wait for his mutant chromosomes to come out of their dormant state.

The Judge Trailer (2001)

06 May 2001

When a key witness in a case of corruption is killed in courts all suspicion falls on Judge Armando Acosta.

Nightmare Cinema Trailer (2018)

21 June 2018

A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.

Critters 2 Trailer (1988)

29 April 1988

Three bounty hunters from space fly back to the town of Grovers Bend, hoping to save local residents from a new batch of Critter eggs.

Haeckel's Tale Trailer (2006)

27 January 2006

A grieving widower seeking the help of a necromancer is told the terrible tale of Ernst Haeckel, a man obsessed with reanimation.

Take One: Fear on Film Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

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.

The Stupids Trailer (1996)

08 August 1996

An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth Trailer (2010)

02 February 2010

A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy Trailer (2008)

22 July 2008

Harry Penderecki, a once heralded horror auteur, finds himself on the outside looking in at Hollywood.

Amazing Stories Trailer (1986)

10 July 1986

A feature film edited from three episodes of Amazing Stories (1985): The Mission, Mummy Daddy, and Go to the Head of the Class.

The Nightmare Begins Again Trailer (1993)

23 March 1993

When Fred Krueger is set free on a technicality, the parents of the children he murdered take matters into their own hands, while a high school track star haunted by her mother’s untimely death receives her mother’s amulet that unlocks her ambitions and unleashes vengeance on those who cause her pain.

Desperation Trailer (2006)

23 May 2006

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

Ghosts Trailer (1997)

04 September 1997

In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Trailer (2010)

04 May 2010

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.

All Hail the Popcorn King! Trailer (2019)

18 August 2019

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.

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf Trailer (2019)

28 October 2019

A newly produced, feature-length documentary by filmmaker Daniel Griffith, featuring interviews withe

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen Trailer (2018)

07 July 2018

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.

Riding the Bullet Trailer (2004)

15 October 2004

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.

Cult of Terror Trailer (2017)

14 October 2017

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.

Psycho IV: The Beginning Trailer (1990)

10 November 1990

When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.

Sky Sharks Trailer (2020)

07 October 2020

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.

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened Trailer (2023)

11 March 2023

In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people.

Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash Trailer (2018)

20 October 2018

Join us for a night of celebration, packed with celebrity guests and Hocus Pocus throwbacks, at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Tales of the Uncanny Trailer (2020)

31 October 2020

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

In Search of Darkness Trailer (2019)

01 May 2019

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.

Clownado Trailer (2023)

01 October 2023

Cursed demonic circus clowns set out on a vengeful massacre using tornadoes. A stripper, Elvis impersonator, truck driver, teen runaway, and a dude get caught in the supernatural battle between femme fatal and the boss clown from hell.

Tales of Halloween Trailer (2015)

16 October 2015

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.

Naschy of the Full Moon Trailer (2011)

11 October 2011

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.

The Last Podcast Trailer (2024)

23 August 2024

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.

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever Trailer (2012)

07 October 2012

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.

The Psycho Legacy Trailer (2010)

19 October 2010

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.

Digging Up the Marrow Trailer (2015)

20 February 2015

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.

Cigarette Burns Trailer (2005)

16 December 2005

With a torrid past that haunts him, a movie theatre owner is hired to search for the only existing print of a film so notorious that its single screening caused the viewers to become homicidally insane.

Chocolate Trailer (2006)

16 November 2006

After eating a chocolate, a lonely, newly divorced young man who creates artificial flavorings for a living begins having turbulent psychic visions of a beautiful woman that he has never met.

The Rift Trailer (2016)

28 April 2016

The satellite has vanished and the only clue is a trail leading to a small village nestled on the outskirts of forest line.

Coming Soon Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

Director John Landis has combed the vaults of Universal Studios, Hollywood's preeminent producer of horror films and edited them into this retrospective documentary featuring clips from preview trailers dating from Lon Chaney's 1923 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame to the present day.

In Search of Darkness: Part II Trailer (2020)

06 October 2020

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.

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV Trailer (1995)

18 August 1995

Four tales are compiled from the popular television series. After a death row inmate (Patrick Swayze) is struck by lightning, he discovers he's received the Christ-like ability to heal others, prompting a race to save him from the electric chair.

Eater Trailer (2008)

03 July 2008

Nothing is as it seems when a rookie cop is assigned to watch over a serial killer known as the "Eater".

King on Screen Trailer (2023)

11 August 2023

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.

Family Trailer (2006)

03 November 2006

Harold is a seemingly peaceful neighbor in a quiet mid-western neighborhood, but underneath, he's a murderous psychopath who sets his eyes on a couple that have moved in across the street.