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