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