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