Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Joseph James Dante Jr. (born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy. Dante's output includes the films Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989), Matinee (1993), Small Soldiers (1998), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). His work for television and cable include the social satire The Second Civil War (1997), episodes of the anthology series Masters of Horror ("Homecoming" and "The Screwfly Solution") and Amazing Stories, as well as Police Squad! and Hawaii Five-0. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Dante, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Directed 42
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2014
- 2013
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Splatter
Director
- 2006
The Screwfly Solution
Director
Trapped Ashes
Director
- 2005
Homecoming
Director
- 2004
- 2003
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
Director
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy
Director
- 1995
Picture Windows: Lightning
Director
Picture Windows
Director
- 1994
Runaway Daughters
Director
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
Director
- 1993
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
1960s
- 1968
The Movie Orgy
Director
No release date
The Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes
Director
Acted in 25
2020s
- 2026
Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern
Movie
- 2025
- 2022
Razzennest
Joe Dante
2010s
- 2015
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Movie
- 2013
Blast Vegas
Salesman #2
- 2012
2000s
- 2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Movie
- 2004
Welcome to Werewolfland
Movie
- 2003
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
Movie
1990s
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
- 1984
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
The Orson Welles Show
Member of Studio Audience
- 1978
- 1976
- 1975
Tidal Wave
Movie
Produced 7
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2011
Trail of Blood
Producer
1990s
- 1996
The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy
Producer
- 1994
No release date
The Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes
Producer
Edited 6
1980s
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
Grand Theft Auto
Editor
- 1976
- 1974
1960s
- 1968
The Movie Orgy
Editor
Wrote 2
1990s
- 1991
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
Characters
1970s
- 1979
Appearances100
2020s
- 2026
Boorman and the Devil
Self
Gremlins, an american nightmare!
Himself
Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace
Self
- 2025
The Vincent Price Legacy
Himself
- 2024
Sharksploitation
Self
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director
Himself
- 2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction
Self
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self · 8 episodes
- 2021
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Self [archival]
- 2020
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Uncanny
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Self - Host · 3 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Self
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Self
- 2018
Sad Hill Unearthed
Self - Filmmaker
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years
Self
- 2017
Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
Self
- 2016
Long Live the King
himself
24×36
Self
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
Himself
- 2015
- 2014
From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
Self
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
Self
Out of Print
Self
Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror
Self - Director
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film
Self
That Guy Dick Miller
Self
- 2013
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
Self
A Fuller Life
Self - Reader (segment "Sicily Black and Blue")
- 2012
Trailer War
Himself
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
Self
The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil
Self - Director
- 2011
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Self - Interviewee
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Self
American Grindhouse
Himself
- 2010
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Self
RKO, A Story made in Hollywood
Himself
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Self
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Self
2000s
- 2009
Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter
Self
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Self
- 2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
- 2007
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Self
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self
The Hatching of Spider Baby
Himself
- 2006
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Self
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Self
Hitchcocked!
Self
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Self
- 2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Self
- 2004
100 Scariest Movie Moments
Self · 5 episodes
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Self
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Self
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Self / Host
Il castello dell'orrore
self
- 2002
Cinerama Adventure
Self
- 2001
Making The Earth Stand Still
Self
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Self
- 2000
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Self
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Self
1990s
- 1999
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs
Self
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Self / Host
- 1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Self
- 1994
A Century of Cinema
Self
- 1992
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Self
1980s
- 1986
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
Self
- 1981
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
Self
1970s
- 1978
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self
- 1971
No release date
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2011