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.
Directed 34
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2013
- 2011
Bag of Bones
Director
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Director
Chocolate
Director
- 2005
- 2004
- 2001
The Judge
Director
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
Virtual Obsession
Director
- 1997
Quicksilver Highway
Director
- 1995
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
Director
- 1994
- 1993
The Nightmare Begins Again
Director
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
The Making Of The Goonies
Director
- 1982
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
Director
The Making of 'The Thing'
Director
- 1981
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
Director
Produced 33
2010s
- 2018
- 2014
- 2011
Bag of Bones
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2007
Dream Cruise
Producer
The Washingtonians
Producer
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Executive Producer
- 2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Producer, Executive Producer
The Screwfly Solution
Producer
Pelts
Executive Producer
The V Word
Executive Producer
Family
Executive Producer
The Damned Thing
Executive Producer
The Fair Haired Child
Executive Producer
Haeckel's Tale
Executive Producer
Pick Me Up
Executive Producer
- 2005
Homecoming
Executive Producer
Dance of the Dead
Executive Producer
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
Executive Producer
- 2004
1990s
- 1998
Virtual Obsession
Producer
- 1997
Quicksilver Highway
Producer
- 1993
1980s
- 1986
- 1985
The Making Of The Goonies
Producer
- 1982
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
Producer
The Making of 'The Thing'
Producer
Coming Soon
Producer
- 1981
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
Producer
- 1980
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
Producer
Wrote 26
2020s
- 2022
2010s
- 2018
2000s
- 2008
- 2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Writer
Chocolate
Short Story, Writer
The V Word
Writer
Haeckel's Tale
Writer
- 2005
- 2004
1990s
- 1998
Virtual Obsession
Writer
- 1997
Quicksilver Highway
Writer
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
Amazing Stories
Teleplay, Story
- 1985
- 1984
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Story Consultant
- 1982
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
Writer
The Making of 'The Thing'
Writer
Coming Soon
Writer
No release date
Hocus Pocus 3
Characters
Acted in 19
2020s
- 2026
Robot Dracula
Mick
- 2024
House of Ashes
Television Narrator
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
Movie
The Last Podcast
Stan the Bartender
- 2022
- 2020
2010s
- 2016
- 2015
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Carícia Fatal
Movie
- 2005
Gotham Cafe
Father Callahan
- 2004
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
The Stupids
Reporter #2
- 1995
- 1994
Other crew 7
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Dream Cruise
Creator
- 2006
The Damned Thing
Creator
Pick Me Up
Creator
- 2005
Homecoming
Creator
Dance of the Dead
Creator
Created 3
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
1990s
- 1990
She-Wolf of London
Creator
Appearances42
2020s
- 2026
The Thing Expanded
Self
- 2025
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
Self
The Vincent Price Legacy
Himself
- 2024
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
Self
Horror's Greatest
Self - Director, Sleepwalkers, Self - Creator, Nightmare Cinema · 1 episode
- 2023
Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982
Self · 4 episodes
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
- 2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Self
- 2021
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Self - Presenter · 1 episode
- 2020
Tales of the Uncanny
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
2010s
- 2019
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Self
All Hail the Popcorn King!
Self
- 2018
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
Self
- 2017
Cult of Terror
Self - Filmmaker
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
Self - Filmmaker
- 2016
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
Himself
- 2015
- 2012
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Self
- 2011
Naschy of the Full Moon
Self
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Self
- 2010
The Psycho Legacy
Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
Self - Host
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Self
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Self
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Self
2000s
- 2009
Tales from the Script
Self
- 2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
- 2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Self
1990s
- 1999
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
Self
- 1991
Hooray for Horrorwood
Self
1980s
- 1982
Take One: Fear on Film
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2023
Clownado
Thanks