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1. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Comedy
Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.
Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber
Votes: 49
2. The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary (2022 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, joined by their announcer Gala Avary invite you to become a customer at Video Archives, the store that started it all.
Stars: Gala Avary, Roger Avary, Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth
Votes: 125
3. Sci-Fi Buzz (1992– )
30 min | Documentary, News, Sci-Fi
"Sci-Fi Buzz" was a 30 minute show on the Sci-Fi Channel featuring news on new new sci-fi events, films, etc.
Stars: Mike Jerrick, Harlan Ellison, Forrest J. Ackerman, Jack L. Chalker
Votes: 31
4.
HBO First Look (1992– )
Episode:
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
(2003)
Documentary, Short
Director: Joy Lissandrello | Stars: Joan Cusack, Timothy Dalton, Joe Dante, Christopher DeFaria
Votes: 15
5. The AckerMonster Chronicles! (2012)
90 min | Documentary
**2014 RONDO HATTON AWARD WINNER: BEST DOCUMENTARY**
+++++
Nudism. Esperanto. KING KONG. Sci-Fi. What do all of these things have in common?
Simple: Forrest J Ackerman!
Who's that? Glad you ... See full synopsis »
Director: Jason V Brock | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Greg Bear, Ray Bradbury, Joe Dante
Votes: 32
6. Beast Wishes (2012)
63 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A documentary about Bob and Kathy Burns, the goodwill ambassadors of science fiction film fandom.
Directors: Frank Dietz, Trish Geiger | Stars: Rick Baker, Bob Burns, Kathy Burns, Joe Dante
Votes: 90
7. Trailers from Hell (2007– )
88 min | Talk-Show
TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by a variety of contemporary filmmakers.
Stars: Mick Garris, Joe Dante, Brian Trenchard-Smith, Arnold Leibovit
Votes: 70
8. Post Mortem with Mick Garris (2009– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Filmmaker/Author Mick Garris dives deep into the devious minds of the greatest filmmakers and creators of horror cinema.
Stars: Mick Garris, Rick Baker, Tobe Hooper, Robert Englund
Votes: 69
9. Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School (2019 Video)
75 min | Documentary
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Allan Arkush, Larry Bock, Dean Cundey, Joe Dante
Votes: 7
10. The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)
TV-14 | 223 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
Film-makers, performers, genre authorities and selected high-profile fans count down the most chilling moments in cinematic history. Not just from horror films, but from such thrillers as ... See full summary »
Stars: Hilarie Burton Morgan, Martin Scorsese, Jennifer Tilly, Alanna Ubach
Votes: 1,119
11. Charles Band's Full Moon Freakshow (2022 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Join trailblazing producer, director, best-selling author and B-movie mogul Charles Band as he invites you into his weird world.
Stars: Charles Band, Diana Prince, John Carpenter, Roger Corman
Votes: 11
12. RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (2005 Video)
159 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
Stars: Rick Baker, Craig Barron, Rudy Behlmer, Daniel Bennett
Votes: 247
13.
Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
Episode:
Reality Takes a Holiday
(1992)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Marshall finds a script in his mailbox for a TV show called Eerie, Indiana (1991). As he starts reading, he suddenly finds himself on a TV set where his family are just actors and everyone calls him Omri.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 221
14. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs ensue as bumbling Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin and his colleagues at Police Squad solve various puzzling cases.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Ed Williams, William Duell
Votes: 20,689
15. Up All Night (1989–1998)
Comedy, Drama, Horror
"USA Up All Night" was a late night hosted horror movie show that showcased cult and b-movies between 1989 until 1998.
Stars: Rhonda Shear, Gilbert Gottfried, Caroline Schlitt, Linnea Quigley
Votes: 563
16. This Island Earth: 2 1/2 Years in the Making (2013 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short
An extensive documentary highlighting the making of 'THIS ISLAND EARTH'.
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Larry Blamire, Bob Burns, Joe Dante, C. Courtney Joyner
Votes: 15
17.
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
Episode:
The Top Ten
(2022)
Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary, Horror
The top ten most iconic moments in horror movie history are revealed.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Edgar Wright, Joe Dante, Nathaniel Thompson, Todd Kushigemachi
Votes: 62
18. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
19. Two Dollar Late Fee (2019 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Love 80's movies? Do you want to hear amazing stories about these movies directly from your favorite actors, directors, writers and composers that made them? Hosted by 80's ninjas, Zak and ... See full summary »
Stars: Zak Shaffer, Dustin Rubin, Paul London, Matt Adler
Votes: 9
20. Gremlins: Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (2014 Video)
29 min | Short
Stars: Hoyt Axton, Chris Columbus, Joe Dante, Michael Finnell
Votes: 26
21.
Jeremiah (2002–2004)
Episode:
Interregnum: Part 2
(2004)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
A painful truth sets Jeremiah's course; Sims prepares an attack; Markus and Kurdy must combat enemy forces around Thunder Mountain.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Sean Astin, Peter Stebbings
Votes: 60
22. Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 6,301
23.
Night Visions (2001–2002)
Episode:
A View Through the Window/Quiet Please
(2001)
TV-14 | 43 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
A lonely scientist is called in by the military to analyze the barrier that surrounds a mysterious idyllic family farm in the middle of a desert. / With the weekend killer on the loose, it's a bad time to go camping.
Directors: Joe Dante, Bill Pullman | Stars: Bill Pullman, Carl Lumbly, Cary Elwes, Brian Dennehy
Votes: 218
24.
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
Episode:
62-50
(2022)
Not Rated | 47 min | Documentary, Horror
Thirteen iconic horror moments, featuring werewolves, patchwork men, blood-sucking murder balls, and two Stephen King classics.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Jonah Ray, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Brea Grant, Fede Alvarez
Votes: 83
25. History of Horror (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Stars: Eli Roth, Alan Maxson, Greg Nicotero, Ariel de Ment
Votes: 2,598
26. The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
Not Rated | 389 min | Documentary, Horror
Master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate the most terrifying moments from the greatest horror films, exploring how these scenes were created and why they seared themselves into viewers' brains.
Stars: Ryan Turek, Mick Garris, Alexandra Essoe, Jeffrey Reddick
Votes: 719
27. Love, Antosha (2019)
R | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of the extraordinary life and career of actor Anton Yelchin.
Director: Garret Price | Stars: Anton Yelchin, J.J. Abrams, Sofia Boutella, Nicolas Cage
Votes: 1,713 | Gross: $0.05M
28. Josh Gates Tonight (2020– )
Talk-Show
Josh Gates brings his adventures home with a new talk show where he shares updates of his worldwide adventures, interviews celebrities and experts from across the globe, connects with fans and chats with members of his Discovery family.
Stars: Josh Gates, Tony Sam, Cliff Beach, Jessica Chobot
Votes: 166
29. Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith (1995 Video)
70 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Fred Karlin | Stars: Jerry Goldsmith, Bruce Botnick, Alexander Courage, Joe Dante
Votes: 81
30.
Jeremiah (2002–2004)
Episode:
Crossing Jordan
(2003)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Thunder Mountain brings new towns into the Alliance; Mister Smith has a vision.
Director: Mario Azzopardi | Stars: Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Joanne Kelly, Sean Astin
Votes: 57
31.
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
Episode:
75-63
(2022)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary, Horror
Thirteen films spanning a century of horror prove that a good scare is timeless.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Lydia Hearst, Heidi Honeycutt, Rebekah McKendry, Ryan Turek
Votes: 83
32.
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
Episode:
36-24
(2022)
Not Rated | 49 min | Documentary, Horror
Thirteen more terrifying journeys into fear, featuring found footage, twisted torture, creepy kids, and ghastly ghosts.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Joe Dante, Kate Siegel, Brea Grant, Dana Gould
Votes: 64
33. 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: 3,763
34. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005 Video)
233 min | Documentary
Director: Ray Harryhausen | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Forrest J. Ackerman, Jim Aupperle, Rick Baker
Votes: 110
35. Pop Culture Beast's Halloween Horror Picks (2014– )
Documentary
Pop Culture Beast and Ryan Stockstad review horror movies, old and new, with a focus on recommendations for your Halloween movie night.
Stars: Ryan Stockstad, M.F. Dinan, Vincente DiSanti, Elissa Cohn
Votes: 13
36. The Hatching of Spider Baby (2007 Video)
32 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary focusing on Jack Hill's classic film, Spider Baby. Featured on the new Special Edition DVD.
Director: Elijah Drenner | Stars: Joe Dante, Jack Hill, Karl Schanzer, Sid Haig
Votes: 31
37.
Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
Episode:
The Lost Hour
(1991)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Eerie doesn't have daylight savings time, but Marshall's determined not to miss out on the extra hour and sets his watch back anyway. Then everyone in Eerie disappears, except for some creepy garbage collectors and a strange milkman.
Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 219
38.
Jeremiah (2002–2004)
Episode:
Deus Ex Machina
(2003)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Markus struggles to achieve consensus among the factions that could re-build the country. He sends Kurdy with a new partner to rescue some of the delegates who have fallen into very tough hands.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Joanne Kelly, Sean Astin
Votes: 54
39.
Jeremiah (2002–2004)
Episode:
Interregnum: Part 1
(2004)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Mister Smith shows Jeremiah and Kurdy a refuge for children who will need protection from the war.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Sean Astin, Peter Stebbings
Votes: 50
40.
Jeremiah (2002–2004)
Episode:
Things Left Unsaid: Part 2
(2002)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
In their mission to create a better world and forge stronger ties with other groups, Erin and Markus head to St. Louis for a big conference.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Peter Stebbings, Kim Hawthorne
Votes: 55
41.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2022– )
Episode:
Never Ever Expose Them to Bright Light
(2023)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
With our heroes reunited, their bond is put to a final test as enemies from all sides converge.
Director: Alexandra Chiu | Stars: Gabrielle Nevaeh, James Hong, A.J. LoCascio, Sandra Oh
Votes: 60
42.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Monsters
(2020)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
The history of monster movies is also the history of the evolution of special effects technology. Whatever their size or shape and whatever they represent, for many horror fans monsters are the best part of the genre.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Eli Roth, Bolaji Badejo, Jack Black, Max Brooks
Votes: 149
43.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Nine Nightmares
(2020)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
A deep dive into nine films that defy categorization and push the boundaries of horror. Great films that entertain and provoke audiences; films that push society under a microscope, making ... See full summary »
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Eli Roth, Nancy Allen, John Amplas, Ari Aster
Votes: 131
44.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
A'ale Ma'a Wau
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A hard-as-nails Texas Ranger arrives on the island to look for his missing daughter, Kono and Adam's secure location is compromised, and an old friend comes to Catherine with a job offer.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 595
45.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
Nanahu
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Five-0 works with a California ATF agent to locate a serial arsonist targeting couples on Oahu. Danny and Amber's romantic getaway is ruined when her abusive ex-husband tracks them down.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 544
46.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
The Demons Inside
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
The fear that demons will enter our bodies and make us do terrible things has inspired some of the most frightening films ever made, including the masterpieces Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Eli Roth, Greg Nicotero, Rob Zombie, Jack Black
Votes: 238
47. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 901
48. The Movie Orgy (2009)
420 min | Documentary, History
A montage of 1950s B-movies, TV shows & vintage commercials create a nostalgic collage about aliens & monsters attacking America.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Ann-Margret, Ngo Dinh Diem, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Groucho Marx
Votes: 205
49. 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: 1,730
50. 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: 760