Mick Garris
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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
Credits
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
as Young Herod's Man
The Howling (1981)
as Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
as Zombie (uncredited)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
as Self
Tales of Halloween (2015)
as The Phantom
Sky Sharks (2020)
as Dr. Gage Creed
Riding the Bullet (2004)
as Dr. Higgins
The Stupids (1996)
as Reporter #2
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023)
as Self
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (2018)
as Self
The Thing Expanded (2026)
as Self
King on Screen (2023)
as Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022)
as Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005)
as Self
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry (2010)
as Self - Host
Tales from the Script (2009)
as Self
Digging Up the Marrow (2015)
as Self
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark (1999)
as Self
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2008)
Actor
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw (2024)
Actor
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions (2017)
as Self - Filmmaker
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2018)
as Self
Tales of the Uncanny (2020)
as Self
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)
as Self
Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011)
as Self
All Hail the Popcorn King! (2019)
as Self
Gods & Monsters (2018)
Actor
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2012)
as Self
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (2022)
as Self
The Vincent Price Legacy (2025)
as Himself
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010)
as Self
Robot Dracula (2026)
as Mick
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (2019)
as Self
Cult of Terror (2017)
as Self - Filmmaker
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010)
as Self
The Psycho Legacy (2010)
as Self
Naschy of the Full Moon (2011)
as Self
The Rift (2016)
as Martin
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy (2016)
as Himself
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
as Self
Gotham Cafe (2005)
as Father Callahan
Take One: Fear on Film (1982)
as Self
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 (2018)
as Self
In Search of Darkness (2019)
as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
as Self
Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers! (—)
as Microwaved Mick
Fantastic Women (—)
as Self
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024)
as Self
House of Ashes (2024)
as Television Narrator
The Last Podcast (2024)
as Stan the Bartender
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 (2025)
as Self
Hooray for Horrorwood (1991)
as Self
Carícia Fatal (2007)
Actor