Mick Garris
Biography
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
The Stand
1994
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
The Stand
2020
Halloween Wars
2011
The Shining
1997
On Story
2011
The Quick and the Dead
1995
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
2022
The Howling
1981
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983
Horror's Greatest
2024
Horror's Greatest
2024
Filmography
The Stand
as Henry Dunbarton · 1994
Eli Roth's History of Horror
as Self · 2018
The Stand
as Boulder Partygoer (uncredited) · 2020
Halloween Wars
as Self - Guest Judge · 2011
The Shining
as AA Hartwell · 1997
On Story
as Self · 2011
The Quick and the Dead
as Young Herod's Man · 1995
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
· 2022
The Howling
as Man with TV Guide (uncredited) · 1981
Michael Jackson's Thriller
as Zombie (uncredited) · 1983
Horror's Greatest
as Self - Director, Sleepwalkers · 2024
Horror's Greatest
as Self - Creator, Nightmare Cinema · 2024
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
as Self · 2010
Riding the Bullet
as Dr. Higgins · 2004
Tales of Halloween
as The Phantom · 2015
Sky Sharks
as Dr. Gage Creed · 2020
King on Screen
as Self · 2023
Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982
as Self · 2023
The Stupids
as Reporter #2 · 1996
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
as Self · 2018
The Thing Expanded
as Self · 2026
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
· 2024
Digging Up the Marrow
as Self · 2015
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
· 2008
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
as Self · 2023
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
as Self - Host · 2010
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions
as Self - Filmmaker · 2017
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
as Self · 2022
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as Self · 2005
Tales from the Script
as Self · 2009
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
as Self · 2018
The Vincent Price Legacy
as Himself · 2025
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
as Self · 1999
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
as Self · 2012
Gods & Monsters
· 2018
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self · 2020
The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
as Self · 2022
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
as Self · 2011
Cult of Terror
as Self - Filmmaker · 2017
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self · 2008
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
as Self · 2009
The Psycho Legacy
as Self · 2010
Robot Dracula
as Mick · 2026
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
as Self · 2010
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
as Self · 2010
In Search of Darkness
as Self · 2019
Naschy of the Full Moon
as Self · 2011
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
as Self · 2018
In Search of Darkness: Part II
as Self · 2020
The Rift
as Martin · 2016
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
as Self · 2025
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
as Self · 2019
All Hail the Popcorn King!
as Self · 2019
In Search of Darkness: Part III
as Self · 2022
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
as Himself · 2016
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
as Self · 2024
Fantastic Women
as Self
Gotham Cafe
as Father Callahan · 2005
Microwave Massacre 2: Undead Leftovers!
as Microwaved Mick
Take One: Fear on Film
as Self · 1982
House of Ashes
as Television Narrator · 2024
The Last Podcast
as Stan the Bartender · 2024
Hooray for Horrorwood
as Self · 1991
Carícia Fatal
· 2007