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
The Howling
(1981)
Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
The Quick and the Dead
(1995)
Young Herod's Man
Riding the Bullet
(2004)
Dr. Higgins
Sky Sharks
(2020)
Dr. Gage Creed
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self
Tales of Halloween
(2015)
The Phantom
Michael Jackson's Thriller
(1983)
Zombie (uncredited)
Digging Up the Marrow
(2015)
Self
The Stupids
(1996)
Reporter #2
Tales of the Uncanny
(2020)
Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
(2022)
Self
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
(2018)
Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
(2023)
Self
In Search of Darkness
(2019)
Self
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
(2018)
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
(2020)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
The Howling
(1981)
Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
Take One: Fear on Film
(1982)
Self
Michael Jackson's Thriller
(1983)
Zombie (uncredited)
Hooray for Horrorwood
(1991)
Himself
The Quick and the Dead
(1995)
Young Herod's Man
The Stupids
(1996)
Reporter #2
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
(1999)
Self
Riding the Bullet
(2004)
Dr. Higgins
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
(2005)
Self
Gotham Cafe
(2005)
Father Callahan
Carícia Fatal
(2007)
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
(2008)
Self
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
(2008)
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
(2009)
Self
Tales from the Script
(2009)
Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
(2010)
Himself - Host
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
(2010)
Self
The Psycho Legacy
(2010)
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
(2010)
Self
Naschy of the Full Moon
(2011)
Himself
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
(2011)
Self
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
(2012)
Himself
Digging Up the Marrow
(2015)
Self
Tales of Halloween
(2015)
The Phantom
The Rift
(2016)
Martin
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
(2016)
Himself
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
(2017)
Self - Filmmaker
Cult of Terror
(2017)
Self - Filmmaker
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
(2018)
Self
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
(2018)
Self
Gods & Monsters
(2018)
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
(2018)
Self
In Search of Darkness
(2019)
Self
All Hail the Popcorn King!
(2019)
Self
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
(2019)
Self
Sky Sharks
(2020)
Dr. Gage Creed
In Search of Darkness: Part II
(2020)
Self
Tales of the Uncanny
(2020)
Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
(2022)
Self
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
(2022)
In Search of Darkness: Part III
(2022)
Self
1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever!
(2022)
Self
King on Screen
(2023)
Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
(2023)
Self
Production
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'
(1980)
Producer
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
(1981)
Producer
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
(1982)
Producer
Coming Soon
(1982)
Producer
The Making of 'The Thing'
(1982)
Producer
The Making of 'The Goonies'
(1985)
Producer
Fuzzbucket
(1986)
Producer
Hocus Pocus
(1993)
Co-Executive Producer
Quicksilver Highway
(1997)
Producer
Virtual Obsession
(1998)
Producer
Riding the Bullet
(2004)
Producer
Cigarette Burns
(2005)
Executive Producer
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
(2005)
Executive Producer
Dance of the Dead
(2005)
Executive Producer
Homecoming
(2005)
Executive Producer
Desperation
(2006)
Executive Producer
Valerie on the Stairs
(2006)
Producer and Executive Producer
Pelts
(2006)
Executive Producer
The Fair Haired Child
(2006)
Executive Producer
The Screwfly Solution
(2006)
Producer
Haeckel's Tale
(2006)
Executive Producer
The Washingtonians
(2007)
Producer
We All Scream for Ice Cream
(2007)
Producer
Dream Cruise
(2007)
Producer
Unbroken
(2014)
Executive Producer
Nightmare Cinema
(2018)
Producer
Directing
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
(1981)
Director
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
(1982)
Director
The Making of 'The Thing'
(1982)
Director
The Making of 'The Goonies'
(1985)
Director
Fuzzbucket
(1986)
Director
Critters 2
(1988)
Director
Psycho IV: The Beginning
(1990)
Director
Sleepwalkers
(1992)
Director
The Nightmare Begins Again
(1993)
Director
The Stand
(1994)
Director
Quicksilver Highway
(1997)
Director
Virtual Obsession
(1998)
Director
The Judge
(2001)
Director
Riding the Bullet
(2004)
Director
Desperation
(2006)
Director
Valerie on the Stairs
(2006)
Director
Chocolate
(2006)
Director
Nightmare Cinema
(2018)
Director
Writing
The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
(1982)
Writer
Coming Soon
(1982)
Writer
The Making of 'The Thing'
(1982)
Writer
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
(1984)
Story Consultant
Fuzzbucket
(1986)
Writer
Amazing Stories
(1986)
Story and Teleplay
*batteries not included
(1987)
Story
Critters 2
(1988)
Writer
The Fly II
(1989)
Screenplay and Story
Hocus Pocus
(1993)
Screenplay and Story
Ghosts
(1997)
Screenplay and Story
Quicksilver Highway
(1997)
Writer
Virtual Obsession
(1998)
Writer
Riding the Bullet
(2004)
Writer
The V Word
(2006)
Writer
Valerie on the Stairs
(2006)
Writer
Haeckel's Tale
(2006)
Writer
Chocolate
(2006)
Writer and Short Story
Nightmare Cinema
(2018)
Screenplay
Hocus Pocus 2
(2022)
Characters
Crew