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1. Hook (1991)
PG | 142 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins
Votes: 274,601 | Gross: $119.65M
2. Escape from New York (1981)
R | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence
Votes: 158,234 | Gross: $25.24M
3. Halloween (1978)
R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran, Nancy Kyes
Votes: 308,217 | Gross: $47.00M
4. Mama's Family (1983–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.
Stars: Vicki Lawrence, Beverly Archer, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman
Votes: 6,770
5. The Last Starfighter (1984)
PG | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
High schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Kay E. Kuter, Dan Mason
Votes: 46,287 | Gross: $28.73M
6. Halloween Ends (2022)
R | 111 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in the final installment of this trilogy.
Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Rohan Campbell
Votes: 71,519
7. Dennis the Menace (1993)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Family
When his parents must go out of town on business, Dennis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. He is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but he is just trying to be helpful, even to the thief who has arrived in town.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 65,322 | Gross: $51.27M
8. Halloween (I) (2018)
R | 106 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller
Laurie Strode confronts her long-time foe, Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney
Votes: 169,902 | Gross: $159.34M
9. Major Payne (1995)
PG-13 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When a recently discharged Marine struggles to adjust to civilian life, his commanding officer brings him back to the military to train and lead a group of misfit JORTC cadets.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Damon Wayans, Michael Ironside, Bam Bam Bigelow, Joseph Blaire
Votes: 39,235 | Gross: $29.41M
10. Escape from L.A. (1996)
R | 101 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Snake Plissken is once again called in by the United States government to recover a potential doomsday device from Los Angeles, now an autonomous island where undesirables are deported.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Kurt Russell, Steve Buscemi, Stacy Keach, A.J. Langer
Votes: 80,931 | Gross: $25.48M
11. August Rush (2007)
PG | 114 min | Drama, Music
A musically gifted orphan, Evan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater.
Director: Kirsten Sheridan | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard
Votes: 111,819 | Gross: $31.66M
12. Halloween Kills (2021)
R | 105 min | Action, Drama, Horror
Surviving victims of Michael Myers form a vigilante mob and vow to end his reign of terror.
Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney
Votes: 98,783 | Gross: $92.00M
13. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,473
14. Dark Star (1974)
G | 83 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong.
Director: John Carpenter | Stars: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm
Votes: 27,348
15. The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
PG | 114 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
An autistic boy who dreams of flying touches everyone he meets, including a new family who has moved in after their father dies.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Bonnie Bedelia, Fred Savage
Votes: 6,533 | Gross: $7.18M
16. Lockout (2012)
PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the President's daughter from an outer-space prison taken over by violent inmates.
Directors: James Mather, Steve Saint Leger | Stars: Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Peter Stormare, Vincent Regan
Votes: 101,573 | Gross: $14.33M
17. Svengoolie (1995– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
An anthology of horror movies, named for its host, who introduces each movie, provides background info on the movie, and performs skits and jokes during intermissions.
Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Bill Leff
Votes: 1,043
18. Skatetown U.S.A. (1979)
PG | 98 min | Comedy
At a roller-disco competition, two rivals find themselves becoming good friends while competing for a prize of $1000 in cash.
Director: William A. Levey | Stars: Judy Landers, Gary Hudson, Harlene Winsten, Johnny Pool
Votes: 696
19. Tag: The Assassination Game (1982)
PG | 90 min | Action, Thriller
College assassination game turns deadly as someone starts playing for real.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang
Votes: 1,013
20. The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Family, History
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
Stars: Danny Wallace, Donald Ian Black, Jennifer Julian, Ryan Turek
Votes: 7,279
21. In Search of Darkness (2019)
Not Rated | 264 min | Documentary, Horror
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, John Bloom, Diana Prince
Votes: 3,783
22. Mr. Wrong (1996)
PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy
A lonely single woman finds the seemingly-perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged, possessive other personality emerges and she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll-and-Hyde true nature.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Pullman, Joan Cusack, Dean Stockwell
Votes: 5,386 | Gross: $12.35M
23. Tap (1989)
PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover
Votes: 1,812 | Gross: $9.11M
24. In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
305 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Sean Young, Clancy Brown, Wil Wheaton, Catherine Mary Stewart
Votes: 1,073
25. Delivering Milo (2001)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A guardian angel has 24 hours to convince a soul that life on Earth is worth the effort.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott
Votes: 1,345
26. In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
Not Rated | 341 min | Documentary
Conclusion to In Search of Darkness trilogy featuring the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental and entertaining. These hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: David Dastmalchian, Kathleen Wilhoite, Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter
Votes: 753
27. In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
Not Rated | 263 min | Documentary
The follow-up to In Search of Darkness (2019) dives deeper into the practical-effects decade of '80s horror movies with all-new interviews from genre icons and industry experts alongside the original cast.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Nancy Allen, Tom Atkins, John Bloom, Doug Bradley
Votes: 1,739
28. 'Twas the Night (2001 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Family
A mischievous 14-year-old boy and his irresponsible uncle almost ruin Christmas when they decide to take Santa's new high-tech sleigh for a joyride.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Josh Zuckerman, Brenda Grate, Bryan Cranston, Jefferson Mappin
Votes: 1,251
29. Behind the Monsters (2021– )
Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Horror
Examines the horror icons who have broken free of the confines of the film from which they were born and become the stuff of legend.
Stars: Tracie Thoms, Ryan Turek, Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane
Votes: 223
30. The Seat Filler (2004)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Romance and drama occur after a pop superstar falls for an audience member -- a seat filler posing as an attorney -- at a music awards show.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Duane Martin, Kelly Rowland, DeRay Davis, Mel B
Votes: 804
31. The Resurrection of Broncho Billy (1970)
G | 21 min | Short, Western
The story of a young man (Johnny Crawford) who dreams of being a cowboy in the old west, but lives in a big city in present time.
Director: James R. Rokos | Stars: Johnny Crawford, Kristin Harmon, Ruth Hussey, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 324
32. Plissken (2021)
76 min | Action, Sci-Fi
Director: Alessio De Bernardi | Stars: Mirko De Bernardi, Francesco Gasparri, Giustini Giacomo, Ester Giordano
33. Escape from New Jersey (2010)
45 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Picking up right where John Carpenter's "Escape From New York" ended, we find Snake Plissken stuck in New Jersey with his new found freedom on the line when his path crosses that of Armando... See full summary »
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Hector De La Rosa, Kim Santiago, Roberto Lombardi, Brimstone
Votes: 235
34. Pray TV (1980)
PG | 86 min | Comedy
A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, but which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.
Director: Rick Friedberg | Stars: Dabney Coleman, Paul Cooper, Rosemary Alexander, Lewis Arquette
Votes: 242
35. The History of Metal and Horror (2021)
154 min | Documentary
The History of Metal and Horror is the documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres have merged over time. Various metal artists share their... See full summary »
Director: Mike Schiff | Stars: Michael Berryman, Alex Rafala, Sarah French, Joe Knetter
Votes: 195
36. Connors' War (2006 Video)
R | 90 min | Action, Sci-Fi
A blinded ex special agent is given his sight back by a special serum in order for him to stop a nuke that's hidden somewhere in the city. Things are just starting to complicate.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Nia Peeples, Blu Mankuma, Tom Heaton
Votes: 809
37. Boogeymen: The Killer Compilation (2001 Video)
Unrated | 56 min | Documentary, Horror
A compilation of clips from 17 classic slasher films.
Stars: Andrew Robinson, Grace Kirby, Ashley Laurence, Doug Bradley
Votes: 1,239
38. Front Row Flynn (2018– )
Talk-Show
One of Hollywood's most guarded secrets has been revealed. Every week, the biggest stars, and brightest filmmakers sit down with the top entertainment journalists around, to have lively, ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Mantz, Jenelle Riley, Pete Hammond, Steve Weintraub
Votes: 9
39. Return to 'Escape from New York' (2003 Video)
23 min | Documentary, Short
Retrospective documentary on the making of John Carpenter's science fiction cult classic "Escape from New York."
Director: Michael Gillis | Stars: John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Nick Castle, Debra Hill
Votes: 111
40. Halloween: The Inside Story (2010 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
"Halloween: The Inside Story" takes a look at one of the most successful film franchises of all time as it goes behind the scenes of John Carpenter's "Halloween," the "frightfest" that ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Nobile Jr. | Stars: Rob Naughton, Rob Zombie, Anthony Masi, Jeffrey Lyons
Votes: 393
41. Halloween Stalks (2023)
14 min | Short, Horror, Thriller
Halloween night. In rural Illinois, Lauren and Paul are in for a romantic night, unaware of a lurking evil. Before they know it, all hell breaks loose and their lives will be changed forever.
Director: Dominick Cousineau-Benoit | Stars: Anne-Julie Proulx, Stephen Maclean Rogers, Benoit Sansoucy, Karl Farah
Votes: 21
42. WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News (1948– )
News
Detroit news, weather, sports, and traffic serving all of southeast Michigan and Metro Detroit. Watch breaking news live as it happens.
Stars: Rick Ector, Todd Bonner, Meryl Goldsmith, Jeff Adkins
Votes: 10
43. Shangri-La Plaza (1990 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A musical-comedy unsold pilot made by CBS in 1990. Macho Ira and sensitive George are two polar-opposite brothers who own an auto-repair shop in Southern California. Both men quickly fall ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Terrence Mann, Jeff Yagher, Melora Hardin, Carmen Lundy
Votes: 34
44. John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004 Video)
60 min | Documentary
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work.
Director: Garry S. Grant | Stars: Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter, Nick Castle, Alice Cooper
Votes: 183
45. 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003 TV Movie)
87 min | Documentary
Stars: Rino Romano, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Votes: 335
46. Horror Talk Movie Reviews (2013– )
Horror
Tim Niverth Reviews Horror Movies He Loves or Horror Movie he is Disgusted by.
Stars: Tim Niverth, Albert Knapp, Kyle Rappaport, Shawn C. Phillips
Votes: 15
47. The Night She Came Home!! (2013 Video)
60 min | Documentary
Jamie Lee Curtis makes a rare appearance at a Horror Hound Convention, in Indianapolis, to raise money for charity.
Directors: Kelly Curtis, John P. Marsh | Stars: Brian Andrews, Jonathan R. Ayers, Nick Castle, Sean Clark
Votes: 63
48. 'Halloween' Unmasked 2000 (1999 Video)
Unrated | 23 min | Documentary, Short, Horror
A documentary/retrospect on the making of the movie Halloween, featuring exclusive interviews with director John Carpenter, producer Debra Hill, and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, PJ Soles, and Nick Castle.
Director: Mark Cerulli | Stars: Dee Snider, Debra Hill, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis
Votes: 294
49. Myers: Rise of the Boogeyman (2011)
6 min | Short, Horror
Taking place moments before the infamous opening scene of "Halloween", our story opens up in 1963 with a young Michael Myers, trick or treating with his older sister, Judith. But through a ... See full summary »
Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Vincent DePinto, Kevin Lennon, Chris R. Notarile, Zoe Sloane
Votes: 64
50. A Menace Named Dennis (1993 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the feature film "Dennis the Menace."
Directors: Michael Meadows, John Pattyson | Stars: Nick Castle, Mason Gamble, John Hughes, Jane Jenkins