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Birthday:1946-11-28
Place of Birth:Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) 666j51
When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World....

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) 1tt27
Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

The Silence of the Hams (1994) 5p3qp
The federal agent Joe Dee Foster is currently investigating a serial killer, helped by doctor Animal who is isolated in a maximum security jail.

In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) 6b5e6
The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror...

Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling' (1981) 3t2l5g
Making-of featurette for 'The Howling' (1981)

Cannonball (1976) 5a6uh
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which...

Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997) 58194
A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach...

Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021) 63t5r
Explore the independent horror film scene that Florida has been vigorously pumping out since the invention of film. Jam-packed with Interviews,...

Piranha (1978) 1a6t3v
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidently released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.

Blast Vegas (2013) 3z2373
Thieving Spring Breakers steal an ancient relic that unleashes a disastrous curse upon Las Vegas.

Innerspace (1987) 451y1a
Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Accidentally injected into a neurotic hypochondriac,...
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004) 2y5530
Film noir, which enjoyed particular success in the 1930s and 1940s, is probably the most profound genre of classic Hollywood cinema. Eckhart Schmidt...
The Fear is Real (2018) 3y6po
In this program, directors Larry Cohen (Special Effects) and Joe Dante recall their first experiences with Invasion of the Body Snatchers and discuss...

Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) 4q2wf
Explore the most legendary horror studio of all time with this fascinating, frightening journey hosted by terror titans Christopher Lee and Peter...

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010) 6s32k
A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)

Hollywood Boulevard (1976) 8493q
A Midwestern ingenue arrives in Hollywood to try her luck as an actress. An incompetent agent hooks her up with a production company which...

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009) 1y1j19
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005) 65463u
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008) 1s4b61
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe...

We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film (2014) 296072
A Short Doc About the Short Form & Anthologies

American Grindhouse (2011) 28171p
This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S....

Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! (2020) 5504a
Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, including sketches, clips from the shorts, and...

The Butterfly Room (2012) 1n1m
A reclusive and butterfly-obsessed elderly lady suffering from bipolar disorder develops a disturbing relationship with a mysterious but seemingly...

Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema (2021) 5t1a6o
Documentary on the life of legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, often referred to as the "Pope of Pop Cinema"

Sharksploitation (2024) h5j3q
The ultimate deep dive into the world of shark cinema: filmmakers, critics, scholars and conservationists explore the weird, wild cinematic legacy of...

Trailer War (2012) 6be4j
Unleashed from the vaults of the Alamo Drafthouse, a meticulous selection of the best, strangest and most amazing coming attraction trailers in the...

24×36 (2016) 2c1h1
A documentary exploring the birth, death and resurrection of illustrated movie poster art. Through interviews with a number of key art personalities...

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) 3r6f6d
Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo....

The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992) 1z5g58
Documentary on animator Chuck Jones.

Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006) u1dh
A short documentary about Robby the Robot.

Monsterland (2009) a1n6x
A journey through time and history of diverse monster types, from the latex monster in devastated postwar Japan to aliens and serial murderers.

Razzennest (2022) 5q3t6f
South African enfant terrible filmmaker and artiste-cineaste Manus Oosthuizen meets with Rotten Tomatoes-approved indie film critic Babette...

Cinerama Adventure (2002) e5i39
A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry...

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024) 664i51
Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military,...

The Creeps (2025) 2i2j68
When a mysterious gateway between dimensions unleashes a horde of nasty little creatures into Vuokatti Ski Resort, Zach and his friends’ dream...

Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror (2014) 101r4h
In the late sixties, Spanish cinema began to produce a huge amount of horror genre films: international markets were opened, the production was...

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978) 5e736d
Documentary examining the life and career of producer/director Roger Corman. Clips from his films and interviews with actors and crew who...

42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street (2015) 406wq
The story behind the rise and fall of New York's 42nd Street. The cinemas, the films, the people, the crime and the rebirth of the block as "New 42nd...

It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001) 3u2d11
A 60-minute salute to American International Pictures. Entertainment lawyer Samuel Z. Arkoff founded AIP (then called American Releasing Corporation)...

That Guy Dick Miller (2014) 2j5v6u
Documentary about veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose career in and outside of Hollywood has spanned almost 200 films across six decades,...

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010) 5n1w3p
A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.

Direct Your Own Damn Movie! (2009) g3y46
Legendary director Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, reveals 40 years worth of maverick cinematic...

Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) wor
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with...

Edgar G. Ulmer – Der Mann im Off (2004) 4i5457
Documentary on the life and work of B-movie filmmaker Edgar G. Ulmer, spanning from his early life to his last film.

Mary Woronov: Cult Queen (1970) 234k1j
The documentary explores the enigma of actress and artist Mary Woronov and chronicles her colorful career trajectory as a ground breaking female...

Out of Print (2014) 3d154m
A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a...
There Goes the Neighborhood: The Making of The 'Burbs (2014) 6a453b
An in depth look at the making of The 'Burbs, from High Rising Productions. This feature-length documentary includes interviews with director Joe...

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie (2012) 6i5s1l
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.

Hitchcocked! (2006) 271gq
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.

Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992) 37s5o
A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring interviews with cast and prominent filmmakers...

Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction (2022) 1i542f
The story of the making of Soylent Green, a masterpiece of social science fiction, released in 1973. Directed by Richard Fleischer and starring...
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022) 393f2v
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, from 1931 to 1969, exploring films such as The...

Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs (1999) l3i4x
A tribute to stopmotion supremo and special effects genius extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, the man behind some of cinema's greatest fantasy films -...

The Reality Trip (1970) 5c651a
Documentary celebrating the centenary of cinema which looks at how technological innovations - from widescreen to 3D, Cinerama to Showscan and IMAX -...

Tales of Halloween (2015) 6a5dk
Ten stories from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban...

Making The Earth Stand Still (2001) 5wx35
A documentary about the 1951 sci-fi film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," featuring clips from the film and interviews with some of the cast and crew...

The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986) 171wd
Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a showman who profoundly shaped the art of motion...

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness (2007) 70145x
A look at the horror movies of the 1980's.

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011) 3v483y
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! is a tinsel-filled journey through the most iconic holiday films of all time, including perennial favorites...

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015) 6b5j6b
The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and...

The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil (2012) 4t4l4n
The shocking true story behind the making of Hammer Films notorious vampire saga.

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024) 5o4i1z
A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The...

Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000) 11h6t
Director Garry S. Grant’s insightful documentary celebrates the work and legacy of auteur filmmaker Mario Bava, the grand master of Italian...

Long Live the King (2016) 2q6169
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since...

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy (2016) q3j50
An in-depth look at the hidden meanings and blistering truth buried within Ed Wood's PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, which has long been considered the...

Corman's World (2011) 22h2j
A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film...

King Cohen (2018) 4l5g3r
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar,"...
Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein (2007) 2sb3w
The composer of ‘The Terror’ and ‘Attack of the 50 Foot Woman’ among others is ed by Harlene Stein, Jack Hill,...

The Hatching of Spider Baby (2007) 6t5x1z
Documentary focusing on Jack Hill's classic film, Spider Baby. Featured on the new Special Edition DVD.

Eating Raoul (1982) 2l656y
A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid...

Welcome to Werewolfland (2004) 453z2r
Documentary about the making of "The Howling".

Mario Bava: Operazione paura (2004) 5f4p14
Mario Bava Operazione Paura", hosted by Joe Dante, is an hommage of the Master of the Terror, the italian director Mario Bava

Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years (2018) 39hp
The untold story of Hammer at Warner Bros, and the relationship that produced some of the British company's finest films.

Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010) 135t6s
In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any...

Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter (2009) 172f2x
Lucio Fulci documentary

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry (2010) 5e3z4f
King of Horror, legendary actor, scriptwriter and director, Paul Naschy is regarded as the Spanish Lon Chaney and the most prolific filmmaker...

Sad Hill Unearthed (2018) 45u21
Province of Burgos, northern Spain, October 2015. A group of fans undertake the titanic task of restoring the location of the last scene of The Good,...
To Be... A Film Favorite (2012) 304458
In this video piece, director Joe Dante discusses To Be or Not to Be, the era it was made in, and its tone and message.

In Search of Darkness (2019) g5t5
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact...

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) up32
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his...

In Search of Tomorrow (2022) 1w264f
A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who...

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (2019) 582c34
A newly produced, feature-length documentary by filmmaker Daniel Griffith, featuring interviews with John Landis, David Naughton, Joe Dante and more

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters (2019) 1s691b
An in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in...

Sleepwalkers (1992) 4ne4m
Charles Brady and his mother, Mary, are the last of a dying breed whose needs are not of this world. They are Sleepwalkers - able to stay alive only...

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012) 2v6r17
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray...
Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School (2019) 611w3i
Retrospective documentary about Rock 'N' Roll High School.

A Century of Cinema (1994) 465c35
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.

Love, Antosha (2019) 4u2y44
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his...

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019) 6y4d5c
Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! (2013) 5g613k
Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".

Oscar (1991) 4i6d11
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite...

Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (2000) 2h193z
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most...

A Fuller Life (2013) 3h3z2
Friends and irers of iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller read from his memoirs in this unconventional documentary directed by Fuller's only...

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020) 2g421o
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration...

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020) 5s6w6x
The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the second volume of Time Warp. Includes groundbreaking...

Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) 2qi2i
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that...

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) 3d3t4a
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of...

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin (2005) 6w313l
A documentary about Frank Tashlin's cartoons.

In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) 2z4m24
The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated...

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006) 5p2d35
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.

Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’ (2003) 2v514l
Documentary featuring director Joe Dante, screenwriter John Sayles, producer Mike Finnell, stars Dee Wallace Stone, Dick Miller, Robert Picardo, and...
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) p5q3x
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.

Tales of the Uncanny (2020) 5b44h
A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures (2014) 68506v
Chris Walas and Howie Mandel, the voice of Gizmo, describe the laborious development of Gizmo and the Gremlins and the painstaking work required to...

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (2014) 5m606j
This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven...

Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War! (2005) 2f5t25
A Documentary about the Looney Tunes war cartoons

Karloff: The Gentle Monster (2006) 355u73
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Boris Karloff.

Lugosi: The Dark Prince (2006) vc6
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009) 2l3u4e
A 100 year history of the development of movie marketing, reflecting technical improvements, audience taste and cultural sensibilities.

Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011) 1v5q4l
When it comes to producing, no one speaks with more authority than Lloyd Kaufman creator of The Toxic Avenger and founder of the longest-running...

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) 6z425m
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...

Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White (2005) 54m5c
Documentary short about the black & white Looney Tunes cartoons

Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director (2024) 6x1ub
A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight...
The Future of Fear (2011) 5z4x5
some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film...

Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film (2015) 2l1s4c
A High Rising Productions documentary on the short-lived craze of Italian cannibal films in the '70s and '80s, featuring interviews with Umberto...

Tidal Wave (1975) 435b56
Two hundred million years ago, Earth had a single continent. As the millennia progressed, the single continent slowly split off into smaller...
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus (2010) 6z1m2u
A series of interviews about the history behind the 1972 Hammer Films production "Vampire Circus".

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008) 4f2e5q
The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B....

Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever (1991) 3f322b

Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) 4q2wf

Eerie, Indiana (1991) 33695i
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.

100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004) y5s35
Featuring interviews, film clips, and production stills, this miniseries explores what went into the making of most bone-chilling moments in...

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022) t83i
In this Shudder Original series, master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments of the greatest horror films...

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow (2022) 2x6k5a
trailblazing producer, director, best-selling author and B-movie mogul Charles Band as he invites you into his weird world.

The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) 444j5y
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact...

Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) 1i4p48
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Great Performances (1971) 2rf3y
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
In this cult parody of cop dramas, replete with farce and sight gags, Lieutenant Frank Drebin and his fellow officers from Police Squad bungle their...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Horror anthology series, with each episode comprising two half-hour stories dealing with themes of the supernatural or simply the dark side of human...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators".

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0)....

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening,...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Johnny Splatter accumulated as many hit records as he did enemies on his climb up the fame ladder. His sudden death, ruled a suicide, brings a small...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
The adventures of Joanna Beauchamp and her two adult daughters Freya and Ingrid -- both of whom unknowingly are their family's next generation of...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
Rebel Highway was a short-lived revival of American International Pictures created and produced by Lou Arkoff, the son of Samuel Z. Arkoff and Debra...

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
A series of dramas inspired by famous paintings.

Great Performances (1970) 205a2i
The Second Civil War is a satirical/comedy film made for the HBO cable television network and first shown on March 15, 1997. Directed by Joe Dante,...