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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Santa Monica, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951-12-04 |
Movies
King on Screen
as Self
2023
In Search of Darkness: Part III
as Self
2022
2022
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self
2020
Sky Sharks
as Dr. Gage Creed
2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
as Self
2020
All Hail the Popcorn King!
as Self
2019
In Search of Darkness
as Self
2019
2018
2018
2018
2018
Cult of Terror
as Self - Filmmaker
2017
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
as Self - Filmmaker
2017
The Rift
as Martin
2016
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
as Himself
2016
Tales of Halloween
as The Phantom
2015
Digging Up the Marrow
as Self
2015
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
as Himself
2012
Naschy of the Full Moon
as Himself
2011
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
as Self
2011
The Psycho Legacy
as Self
2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
as Himself - Host
2010
2010
2010
2009
Tales from the Script
as Self
2009
2008
2007
2005
Gotham Cafe
as Father Callahan
2005
Riding the Bullet
as Dr. Higgins
2004
1999
The Stupids
as Reporter #2
1996
The Quick and the Dead
as Young Herod's Man
1995
Hooray for Horrorwood
as Himself
1991
Michael Jackson's Thriller
as Zombie (uncredited)
1983
Take One: Fear on Film
as Self
1982
The Howling
as Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
1981
Movies
Clownado
Thanks
2023
Hocus Pocus 2
Characters
2022
Nightmare Cinema
Producer
2018
Nightmare Cinema
Screenplay
2018
Nightmare Cinema
Director
2018
Unbroken
Executive Producer
2014
Dream Cruise
Creator
2007
Dream Cruise
Producer
2007
The Washingtonians
Producer
2007
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Producer
2007
Valerie on the Stairs
Executive Producer
2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Writer
2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Producer
2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Director
2006
The Screwfly Solution
Producer
2006
Pelts
Executive Producer
2006
The V Word
Writer
2006
The Damned Thing
Creator
2006
The Fair Haired Child
Executive Producer
2006
Desperation
Executive Producer
2006
Desperation
Director
2006
Chocolate
Short Story
2006
Chocolate
Writer
2006
Chocolate
Director
2006
Haeckel's Tale
Executive Producer
2006
Haeckel's Tale
Writer
2006
Cigarette Burns
Executive Producer
2005
Cigarette Burns
Creator
2005
Homecoming
Executive Producer
2005
Homecoming
Creator
2005
Dance of the Dead
Executive Producer
2005
Dance of the Dead
Creator
2005
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
Executive Producer
2005
Riding the Bullet
Director
2004
Riding the Bullet
Producer
2004
Riding the Bullet
Writer
2004
The Judge
Director
2001
Virtual Obsession
Producer
1998
Virtual Obsession
Writer
1998
Virtual Obsession
Director
1998
Ghosts
Story
1997
Ghosts
Screenplay
1997
Quicksilver Highway
Writer
1997
Quicksilver Highway
Producer
1997
Quicksilver Highway
Director
1997
The Stand
Director
1994
Hocus Pocus
Co-Executive Producer
1993
Hocus Pocus
Story
1993
Hocus Pocus
Screenplay
1993
The Nightmare Begins Again
Director
1993
Sleepwalkers
Director
1992
Psycho IV: The Beginning
Director
1990
The Fly II
Story
1989
The Fly II
Screenplay
1989
Critters 2
Writer
1988
Critters 2
Director
1988
*batteries not included
Story
1987
Amazing Stories
Teleplay
1986
Amazing Stories
Story
1986
Fuzzbucket
Director
1986
Fuzzbucket
Writer
1986
Fuzzbucket
Producer
1986
The Making of 'The Goonies'
Producer
1985
The Making of 'The Goonies'
Director
1985
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Story Consultant
1984
1982
1982
1982
The Making of 'The Thing'
Writer
1982
The Making of 'The Thing'
Director
1982
The Making of 'The Thing'
Producer
1982
Coming Soon
Producer
1982
Coming Soon
Writer
1982
1981
1981
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
Producer
1980