Mick Garris

Directing

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

December 4, 1951 (74 yrs)

place of birth

Santa Monica, California, USA

total credits

47 movies

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.

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Known For

Filmography

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Michael Jackson's Thriller
8.3

Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983as Zombie (uncredited)
The Quick and the Dead
6.5

The Quick and the Dead

1995as Young Herod's Man
The Howling
6.6

The Howling

1981as Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
7.8

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010as Self
The Stupids
4.9

The Stupids

1996as Reporter #2
Sky Sharks
4.9

Sky Sharks

2020as Dr. Gage Creed
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
7.0

Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash

2018as Self
Tales of Halloween
5.7

Tales of Halloween

2015as The Phantom
In Search of Darkness: Part II
7.7

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020as Self
Riding the Bullet
5.1

Riding the Bullet

2004as Dr. Higgins
Digging Up the Marrow
5.4

Digging Up the Marrow

2015as Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
6.4

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022as Self
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
7.9

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

2024as Self
The Thing Expanded
9.0

The Thing Expanded

2026as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III
7.5

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022as Self
The Psycho Legacy
6.5

The Psycho Legacy

2010as Self
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
6.4

King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen

2018as Self
King on Screen
7.0

King on Screen

2023as Self
In Search of Darkness
7.5

In Search of Darkness

2019as Self
Tales from the Script
6.5

Tales from the Script

2009as Self
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
5.2

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

2012as Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
6.0

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

2023as Self
Tales of the Uncanny
7.0

Tales of the Uncanny

2020as Self
The Rift
3.6

The Rift

2016as Martin
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
6.6

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008as Self
Cult of Terror
6.8

Cult of Terror

2017as Self - Filmmaker
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
9.4

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

2005as Self
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
4.4

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy

2008
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
6.0

Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions

2017as Self - Filmmaker
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
6.6

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

2009as Self
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
6.8

Stephen King: Shining in the Dark

1999as Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
6.0

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry

2010as Self - Host
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
6.0

The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

2022as Self
Gotham Cafe
8.7

Gotham Cafe

2005as Father Callahan
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
7.0

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.

2010as Self
The Last Podcast

The Last Podcast

2024as Stan the Bartender
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy

2016as Himself
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2

The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2

2018as Self
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf

2019as Self
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
7.0

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth

2010as Self
The Vincent Price Legacy
9.0

The Vincent Price Legacy

2025as Himself
House of Ashes

House of Ashes

2024as Television Narrator
Take One: Fear on Film
7.0

Take One: Fear on Film

1982as Self
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

2011as Self
Naschy of the Full Moon
10.0

Naschy of the Full Moon

2011as Self
All Hail the Popcorn King!
1.0

All Hail the Popcorn King!

2019as Self
Carícia Fatal

Carícia Fatal

2007