
Mick Garris
Known for Directing · 59 credits
- Born
- 1951-12-04 (age 74)
- Place of birth
- Santa Monica, California, USA
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
TV Shows (9)

The Stand
2020
as Boulder Partygoer (uncredited)

The Stand
1994
as Henry Dunbarton

Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
as Self

Halloween Wars
2011
as Self - Guest Judge

On Story
2011
as Self

The Shining
1997
as AA Hartwell

Horror's Greatest
2024
as Self - Director, Sleepwalkers / Self - Creator, Nightmare Cinema

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
2022

Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982
2023
as Self
Movies (50)

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

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010
as Self

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023
as Self

Tales of Halloween
2015
as The Phantom

The Stupids
1996
as Reporter #2

The Thing Expanded
2026
as Self

In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
as Self

Digging Up the Marrow
2015
as Self

Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
2018
as Self

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
2022
as Self

In Search of Darkness
2019
as Self

Riding the Bullet
2004
as Dr. Higgins

Tales from the Script
2009
as Self

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
2024
as Self

In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022
as Self

Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
1999
as Self

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

Tales of the Uncanny
2020
as Self

King on Screen
2023
as Self

The Rift
2016
as Martin

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self

Cult of Terror
2017
as Self - Filmmaker

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012
as Self

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
as Self

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010
as Self - Host

The Psycho Legacy
2010
as Self

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2011
as Self

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
2016
as Himself

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009
as Self

Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019
as Self

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
2008

The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
2022
as Self

Gotham Cafe
2005
as Father Callahan

The Vincent Price Legacy
2025
as Himself

The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010
as Self

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010
as Self

All Hail the Popcorn King!
2019
as Self

The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
2018
as Self
Hooray for Horrorwood
1991
as Self

Naschy of the Full Moon
2011
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

Carícia Fatal
2007
Gods & Monsters
2018
About Mick Garris
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 entertai… With 59 credits spanning from 1981 to 2026, Mick Garris has appeared in 50 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Mick Garris Movies
- 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
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) — as Self
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