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Mick Garris
Directing

Mick Garris

Born 1951-12-04
Santa Monica, California, USA
Department: Directing

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Mick Garris

Unbroken
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Unbroken

2014
TMDB3.7
Pretty Little Liars
TV
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Pretty Little Liars

2010
TMDB4.0
Hocus Pocus
Movie
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Hocus Pocus

1993
TMDB3.5
Once Upon a Time
TV
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Once Upon a Time

2011
TMDB3.7
The Quick and the Dead
Movie
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The Quick and the Dead

1995
TMDB3.3
Hocus Pocus 2
Movie
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Hocus Pocus 2

2022
TMDB3.5
Shadowhunters
TV
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Shadowhunters

2016
TMDB3.8
Tales from the Crypt
TV
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Tales from the Crypt

1989
TMDB4.0
The Howling
Movie
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The Howling

1981
TMDB3.3
*batteries not included
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*batteries not included

1987
TMDB3.4

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (173 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Thing ExpandedThe Thing ExpandedSelfMovie2026
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999SelfMovie2025
The Vincent Price LegacyThe Vincent Price LegacyHimselfMovie2025
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994SelfMovie2024
House of AshesHouse of AshesTelevision NarratorMovie2024
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First OutlawFinding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First OutlawSelf / AppearanceMovie2024
Horror's GreatestHorror's GreatestSelf - Director, SleepwalkersTV Series2024
Horror's GreatestHorror's GreatestSelf - Creator, Nightmare CinemaTV Series2024
The Last PodcastThe Last PodcastStan the BartenderMovie2024
ClownadoClownadoThanksMovie2023
King on ScreenKing on ScreenSelfMovie2023
Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982SelfTV Series2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special HappenedA Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special HappenedSelfMovie2023
In Search of Darkness: Part IIIIn Search of Darkness: Part IIISelfMovie2022
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StoryHollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StorySelfMovie2022
Hocus Pocus 2Hocus Pocus 2CharactersMovie2022
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw MassacreThe Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw MassacreSelfMovie2022
Charles Band’s Full Moon FreakshowCharles Band’s Full Moon FreakshowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2022
The StandThe StandBoulder Partygoer (uncredited)TV Series2020
Tales of the UncannyTales of the UncannySelfMovie2020
Sky SharksSky SharksDr. Gage CreedMovie2020
In Search of Darkness: Part IIIn Search of Darkness: Part IISelfMovie2020
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal WerewolfMark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal WerewolfSelfMovie2019
All Hail the Popcorn King!All Hail the Popcorn King!SelfMovie2019
In Search of DarknessIn Search of DarknessSelfMovie2019
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2SelfMovie2018
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween BashHocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween BashSelfMovie2018
Eli Roth's History of HorrorEli Roth's History of HorrorSelfTV Series2018
Gods & MonstersSelf / AppearanceMovie2018
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry CohenKing Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry CohenSelfMovie2018
Nightmare CinemaNightmare CinemaDirectorMovie2018
Nightmare CinemaNightmare CinemaScreenplayMovie2018
Nightmare CinemaNightmare CinemaProducerMovie2018
Cult of TerrorCult of TerrorSelf - FilmmakerMovie2017
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer ProductionsDark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer ProductionsSelf - FilmmakerMovie2017
Dead of SummerDead of SummerDirectorTV Series2016
The RiftThe RiftMartinMovie2016
ShadowhuntersShadowhuntersDirectorTV Series2016
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 ConspiracyUnspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 ConspiracyHimselfMovie2016
Tales of HalloweenTales of HalloweenThe PhantomMovie2015
Digging Up the MarrowDigging Up the MarrowSelfMovie2015
UnbrokenUnbrokenExecutive ProducerMovie2014
RavenswoodRavenswoodDirectorTV Series2013
Witches of East EndWitches of East EndDirectorTV Series2013
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film ForeverSlice and Dice: The Slasher Film ForeverSelfMovie2012
Bag of BonesBag of BonesExecutive ProducerTV Series2011
Bag of BonesBag of BonesDirectorTV Series2011
Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a TimeDirectorTV Series2011
Naschy of the Full MoonNaschy of the Full MoonSelfMovie2011
Halloween WarsHalloween WarsSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2011
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!Produce Your Own Damn Movie!SelfMovie2011
On StoryOn StorySelfTV Series2011
The Psycho LegacyThe Psycho LegacySelfMovie2010
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein CryThe Man Who Saw Frankenstein CrySelf - HostMovie2010
Pretty Little LiarsPretty Little LiarsDirectorTV Series2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacyNever Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacySelfMovie2010
Happy TownHappy TownDirectorTV Series2010
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern MythThe Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern MythSelfMovie2010
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.SelfMovie2010
Nightmares in Red, White and BlueNightmares in Red, White and BlueSelfMovie2009
Tales from the ScriptTales from the ScriptSelfMovie2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXSelfMovie2008
Brutal Massacre: A ComedyBrutal Massacre: A ComedySelf / AppearanceMovie2008
EaterEaterWriterMovie2008
The SacrificeThe SacrificeWriterMovie2008
Fear ItselfFear ItselfWriterTV Series2008
Fear ItselfFear ItselfCreatorTV Series2008
Carícia FatalCarícia FatalSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
Dream CruiseDream CruiseProducerMovie2007
Dream CruiseDream CruiseCreatorMovie2007
The WashingtoniansThe WashingtoniansProducerMovie2007
We All Scream for Ice CreamWe All Scream for Ice CreamExecutive ProducerMovie2007
Valerie on the StairsValerie on the StairsDirectorMovie2006
Valerie on the StairsValerie on the StairsWriterMovie2006
Valerie on the StairsValerie on the StairsProducerMovie2006
Valerie on the StairsValerie on the StairsExecutive ProducerMovie2006
The Screwfly SolutionThe Screwfly SolutionProducerMovie2006
PeltsPeltsExecutive ProducerMovie2006
ChocolateChocolateWriterMovie2006
ChocolateChocolateShort StoryMovie2006
ChocolateChocolateDirectorMovie2006
The V WordThe V WordWriterMovie2006
The V WordThe V WordExecutive ProducerMovie2006
FamilyFamilyExecutive ProducerMovie2006
The Damned ThingThe Damned ThingCreatorMovie2006
The Damned ThingThe Damned ThingExecutive ProducerMovie2006
Deer WomanDeer WomanExecutive ProducerMovie2006
The Fair Haired ChildThe Fair Haired ChildExecutive ProducerMovie2006
DesperationDesperationDirectorMovie2006
DesperationDesperationExecutive ProducerMovie2006
Haeckel's TaleHaeckel's TaleExecutive ProducerMovie2006
Haeckel's TaleHaeckel's TaleWriterMovie2006
Pick Me UpPick Me UpExecutive ProducerMovie2006
Pick Me UpPick Me UpCreatorMovie2006
Cigarette BurnsCigarette BurnsCreatorMovie2005
Cigarette BurnsCigarette BurnsExecutive ProducerMovie2005
HomecomingHomecomingCreatorMovie2005
HomecomingHomecomingExecutive ProducerMovie2005
Dance of the DeadDance of the DeadExecutive ProducerMovie2005
Dance of the DeadDance of the DeadCreatorMovie2005
Incident On and Off a Mountain RoadIncident On and Off a Mountain RoadExecutive ProducerMovie2005
Masters of HorrorMasters of HorrorWriterTV Series2005
Masters of HorrorMasters of HorrorDirectorTV Series2005
Masters of HorrorMasters of HorrorProducerTV Series2005
Masters of HorrorMasters of HorrorExecutive ProducerTV Series2005
Masters of HorrorMasters of HorrorCreatorTV Series2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton LegacyShadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton LegacySelfMovie2005
Gotham CafeGotham CafeFather CallahanMovie2005
Riding the BulletRiding the BulletDr. HigginsMovie2004
Riding the BulletRiding the BulletWriterMovie2004
Riding the BulletRiding the BulletProducerMovie2004
Riding the BulletRiding the BulletDirectorMovie2004
The JudgeThe JudgeDirectorMovie2001
The OthersThe OthersDirectorTV Series2000
Stephen King: Shining in the DarkStephen King: Shining in the DarkSelfMovie1999
Virtual ObsessionVirtual ObsessionDirectorMovie1998
Virtual ObsessionVirtual ObsessionWriterMovie1998
Virtual ObsessionVirtual ObsessionProducerMovie1998
GhostsGhostsScreenplayMovie1997
GhostsGhostsStoryMovie1997
Quicksilver HighwayQuicksilver HighwayDirectorMovie1997
Quicksilver HighwayQuicksilver HighwayWriterMovie1997
Quicksilver HighwayQuicksilver HighwayProducerMovie1997
The ShiningThe ShiningAA HartwellTV Series1997
The ShiningThe ShiningDirectorTV Series1997
The StupidsThe StupidsReporter #2Movie1996
Amazing Stories: The Movie IVAmazing Stories: The Movie IVDirectorMovie1995
The Quick and the DeadThe Quick and the DeadYoung Herod's ManMovie1995
New York UndercoverNew York UndercoverDirectorTV Series1994
The StandThe StandHenry DunbartonTV Series1994
The StandThe StandDirectorTV Series1994
Hocus PocusHocus PocusScreenplayMovie1993
Hocus PocusHocus PocusStoryMovie1993
Hocus PocusHocus PocusCo-Executive ProducerMovie1993
The Nightmare Begins AgainThe Nightmare Begins AgainDirectorMovie1993
SleepwalkersSleepwalkersDirectorMovie1992
Hooray for HorrorwoodSelfMovie1991
Psycho IV: The BeginningPsycho IV: The BeginningDirectorMovie1990
She-Wolf of LondonShe-Wolf of LondonCreatorTV Series1990
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptDirectorTV Series1989
The Fly IIThe Fly IIScreenplayMovie1989
The Fly IIThe Fly IIStoryMovie1989
Freddy's NightmaresFreddy's NightmaresDirectorTV Series1988
Critters 2Critters 2WriterMovie1988
Critters 2Critters 2DirectorMovie1988
*batteries not included*batteries not includedStoryMovie1987
Amazing StoriesAmazing StoriesTeleplayMovie1986
Amazing StoriesAmazing StoriesStoryMovie1986
FuzzbucketFuzzbucketDirectorMovie1986
FuzzbucketFuzzbucketProducerMovie1986
FuzzbucketFuzzbucketWriterMovie1986
Amazing StoriesAmazing StoriesDirectorTV Series1985
Amazing StoriesAmazing StoriesWriterTV Series1985
The Making Of The GooniesThe Making Of The GooniesDirectorMovie1985
The Making Of The GooniesThe Making Of The GooniesProducerMovie1985
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'Story ConsultantMovie1984
Michael Jackson's ThrillerMichael Jackson's ThrillerZombie (uncredited)Movie1983
The Making of David Cronenberg's VideodromeThe Making of David Cronenberg's VideodromeWriterMovie1982
The Making of David Cronenberg's VideodromeThe Making of David Cronenberg's VideodromeProducerMovie1982
The Making of David Cronenberg's VideodromeThe Making of David Cronenberg's VideodromeDirectorMovie1982
The Making of 'The Thing'The Making of 'The Thing'WriterMovie1982
The Making of 'The Thing'The Making of 'The Thing'DirectorMovie1982
The Making of 'The Thing'The Making of 'The Thing'ProducerMovie1982
Take One: Fear on FilmTake One: Fear on FilmSelfMovie1982
Coming SoonComing SoonWriterMovie1982
Coming SoonComing SoonProducerMovie1982
The HowlingThe HowlingMan with TV Guide (uncredited)Movie1981
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'DirectorMovie1981
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'ProducerMovie1981
Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'Fear on Film: Inside 'The Fog'ProducerMovie1980
Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers!Microwaved MickMovie—
Fantastic WomenSelfMovie—
Hocus Pocus 3Hocus Pocus 3CharactersMovie—