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1. Dead Meat Podcast (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
The Dead Meat Podcast is your horror safe haven. Reviews, film history, and all things that make your skin crawl.
Stars: Chelsea Rebecca, James A. Janisse, Molly, James Graessle
Votes: 181
2. The Totally Rad Show (2007–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | News
The Totally Rad Show is the summer blockbuster of geek news shows. Every week, hosts Alex Albrecht, Dan Trachtenberg, and Jeff Cannata rip into the world of movies, video games, tv, comics, and more and pull out what's rad.
Stars: Alex Albrecht, Jeffrey Cannata, Dan Trachtenberg, Michael Gaines
Votes: 12
3. 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: Martin Scorsese, Alanna Ubach, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Ron Perlman
Votes: 1,119
4. The Kingcast (2020 Podcast Series)
Horror, Talk-Show
The Kingcast is a talk show podcast devoted to horror author Stephen King and his work. It is hosted by fans Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler who talks about King and interview guests.
Stars: Eric Vespe, Scott Wampler, Mallory O'Meara, Bryan Fuller
Votes: 18
5.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Beyond Logic
(2024)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Season finale. The team struggles to find a way out of Axis Mundi. Kentaro and Tim make an unexpected alliance.
Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 2,194
6. 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: 2,594
7.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Ghost Stories
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
Ghost movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. Some ghosts are benevolent, some ghosts are malicious, but they all represent the mystery of what happens to us after we die.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Eli Roth, Greg Nicotero, Rob Zombie, Ana Lily Amirpour
Votes: 209
8. Here Comes Dr. Tran (2003)
8 min | Animation, Short
Director: Breehn Burns | Stars: Breehn Burns, Jason Johnson, Cynthia Beckert, Tommy Watt
Votes: 345
9.
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
10.
30-Second Bunny Theatre (2004– )
Episode:
Alien
(2004)
TV-14 | Animation, Short, Comedy
A short parody of Alien re-enacted with bunnies.
Director: Jennifer Shiman | Stars: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, Douglas McInnes, Jennifer Shiman
Votes: 9
11. Exposure (2000–2001)
60 min | Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
A weekly collection of short films by new amateur directors as well as films done by notable famous directors of today such as Tim Burton and 'George Lucas'.
Stars: Tim Burton, Kevin Smith, David Koepp, Wes Craven
Votes: 46
12.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Killer Creatures
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
Monsters hold a special place in the history of horror. The killer predators in nature. The nightmare creatures of the fantastic. And the monsters inside us, waiting to escape.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Eli Roth, Greg Nicotero, Rob Zombie, Diablo Cody
Votes: 231
13. Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, History
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Gerard Jones, Forrest J. Ackerman, Elliot S. Maggin
Votes: 1,399
14. Trick 'r Treat: The Lore and Legends of Halloween (2009 Video)
28 min | Short
A look at the folklore of Halloween and legends behind it.
Stars: Brian Cox, Michael Dougherty, Bryan Singer, Dylan Baker
Votes: 426
15.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Holiday Horror
(2021)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
Holidays can be stressful. Luckily, horror brings our wildest homicidal holiday fantasies to life.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Justina Bonilla, Margaret Cho, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Dougherty
Votes: 98
16.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Vampires
(2018)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
Modern vampires come in many guises, but they all address our fascination with sex and death. From the ghastly Count Orlok to the glam vampires of True Blood, thirsty fiends are endlessly appealing.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Eli Roth, Greg Nicotero, Rob Zombie, Kristin Bauer
Votes: 228
17. We Come in Pieces (2014)
PG-13 | 12 min | Documentary, Short, Horror
We Come In Pieces is a short documentary in which filmmakers Ryan Spindell and Ben Hethcoat sit down with horror icons and genre experts alike to discuss the horror anthology films they ... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Hethcoat, Ryan Spindell | Stars: Justin Benson, Brian W. Collins, Joe Dante, Drew Daywalt
Votes: 13
18.
History of Horror (2018–2021)
Episode:
Apocalyptic Horror
(2021)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
Zombies, aliens, disease and war--whatever the cause, the end of the world inspires great horror.
Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Max Brooks, Margaret Cho, Joe Dante, Lex Scott Davis
Votes: 99
19.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Secrets and Lies
(2023)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Shaw leads the team on a dangerous mission to Alaska in search of Hiroshi. Keiko, Lee, and Billy present their findings to General Puckett.
Director: Julian Holmes | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 2,856
20.
The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)
Episode:
Part I: 100-81
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
Part one of the 'The 100 Scariest Movie Moments'.
Director: Kevin Kaufman | Stars: Keiko Agena, Krista Allen, David Arquette, Clive Barker
Votes: 25
21.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Departure
(2023)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Monarch closes in on Cate, Kentaro, and May as they try to track down a key individual. Keiko, Lee, and Billy stumble on a major find.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 3,092
22.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Axis Mundi
(2024)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Shaw and May search for Cate and make a startling discovery. Kentaro struggles with his loss.
Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 1,846
23. X2 (2003)
PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
When anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker kidnaps Professor X and attacks his school, the X-Men must ally with their archenemy Magneto to stop him.
Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen
Votes: 576,454 | Gross: $214.95M
24. Killer Date (2019)
14 min | Short, Horror
Quiet and awkward aspiring serial killer, Ed Larson, asks his next target on a date in an attempt to add another notch to his murder belt, but things don't go as planned.
Director: Colton Tran | Stars: Joey Beni, Brandon Shypkowski, Mike Manning, Victoria Moroles
Votes: 23
25.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Aftermath
(2023)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Cate travels to Japan to get answers about her father and uncovers a shocking secret. Keiko, Lee, and Billy pursue a theory about Titans.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 3,412
26. Cartoon Sushi (1997–1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Following the tradition of MTV's previous animation show Liquid Television, this show was basically a collection of various animated shorts made by a variety of different cartoonists.
Stars: Dave Avellone, Keith Alcorn, Paul Claerhout, Ted Minoff
Votes: 92
27.
HBO First Look (1992– )
Episode:
Superman Returns: The Journey Continues
(2006)
Documentary, Short
Stars: Gilbert Adler, Kate Bosworth, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris
Votes: 15
28.
30-Second Bunny Theatre (2004– )
Episode:
Jaws in 30 Seconds (and Re-enacted by Bunnies)
(2004)
TV-14 | 1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The reenactment of of the of the thriller movie "Jaws", within thirty seconds.
Director: Jennifer Shiman | Stars: Michael Dougherty, Douglas McInnes, Jennifer Shiman, Bryan Singer
Votes: 106
29. Deadtime Stories (2003 TV Short)
8 min | Animation, Short, Horror
A mentally disturbed girl becomes suspicious about the activities of her newly moved neighbor.
Director: Michael Dougherty
Votes: 35
30. The Big Empty (2005)
20 min | Drama, Fantasy, Short
A bittersweet tale of Alice, her vagina and the infinite nature of the tundra.
Directors: Lisa Chang, Newton Thomas Sigel | Stars: Selma Blair, Elias Koteas, Richard Kind, Gabriel Mann
Votes: 406
31.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Terrifying Miracles
(2023)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Shaw finds an unlikely ally within Monarch as the team has a harrowing run-in. Keiko and Lee grow closer while at a military ball.
Director: Mairzee Almas | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 2,112
32. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Set after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans, revealing that monsters are real, follows one family's journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to Monarch.
Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Joe Tippett
Votes: 40,484
33. The Body (I) (2013)
17 min | Short, Comedy, Horror
The tale of a murderer (Allen) who uses the cover of Halloween night to causally transport his latest victim from the scene of the crime to his final resting place. Wrapping the body in ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Davis | Stars: Alfie Allen, Hannah Tointon, Christian Brassington, Jack Gordon
Votes: 192
34. Making Friends (III) (2011)
2 min | Short
Everyone should have a friend to go trick or treating with. Even if you have to make one yourself.
Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Nathan Worden, Theron Harrison, Molly Morgen Lamont, William Waidmann
Votes: 97
35. Trick 'r Treat: Father's Day (2012 Video)
1 min | Short, Horror
Director: Zach Shields
Votes: 24
36. Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' (2006 Video)
174 min | Documentary
Director: Robert Meyer Burnett | Stars: Bryan Singer, Jon Peters, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty
Votes: 151
37. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
PG-13 | 144 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 1980s the X-Men must defeat an ancient all-powerful mutant, En Sabah Nur, who intends to thrive through bringing destruction to the world.
Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult
Votes: 461,348 | Gross: $155.44M
38. 30-Second Bunny Theatre (2004– )
TV-14 | 1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Feature-length films re-enacted by bunnies, condensed to 30 seconds.
Stars: Jennifer Shiman, Douglas McInnes, John Mathot, Bryan Singer
Votes: 144
39. The Science of Superman (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary
"Science of Superman" interviews the experts and uses highlights from comic books, television and film - including scenes from the 2006 summer blockbuster, "Superman Returns" - to examine ... See full summary »
Stars: Rino Romano, Mark Waid, Denny O'Neil, Mark Wolverton
Votes: 127
40. Season's Greetings (I) (1996)
4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
This animated twist on Halloween memories involves the traumatic theft of a candy bag on Halloween night. The boy who put the "trick" into "trick-or-treat" confronts the boogie man thief.
Director: Michael Dougherty
Votes: 687
41.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023– )
Episode:
Birthright
(2023)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The team goes back to where things all began to confront Shaw. On the brink of collapse, Monarch takes drastic measures.
Director: Hiromi Kamata | Stars: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto
Votes: 1,799
42. The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making 'X2' (2003 Video)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Shawn Ashmore, Lee Cleary, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming
Votes: 154
43. Trick 'r Treat (2007)
R | 82 min | Comedy, Horror
Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater.
Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes
Votes: 104,653
44.
30-Second Bunny Theatre (2004– )
Episode:
Superman
(2004)
TV-14 | 1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The parody/reenactment of Superman: The Movie, the Christopher Reeve version with cartoon bunnies playing the parts.
Director: Jennifer Shiman | Stars: Michael Dougherty, Douglas McInnes, Jennifer Shiman, Bryan Singer
Votes: 55
45. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
PG-13 | 115 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries.
Director: Adam Wingard | Stars: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle
Votes: 41,439
46. Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Godzilla 2.0 (2019)
8 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the newest version of one of cinema's greatest monsters.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Richard Dorton, Michael Dougherty, Vera Farmiga, Alex Garcia
Votes: 40
47. Godzilla King of The Monsters: Mothra: Queen of the Monsters (2019)
2 min | Documentary, Short
Mothra is an elegant, bioluminescent winged creature who emits a soothing musical hum. But don't let her beauty fool you. Like Godzilla, she strives to protect the natural world, and like a... See full summary »
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Michael Dougherty, Vera Farmiga, Barnaby Legg
Votes: 11
48.
Saber (2009– )
Episode:
The Body Wash Strikes Back
(2012)
Short, Action, Sci-Fi
The last remnants of the Empire have been defeated, and it is a period of peace in the galaxy. The Jedi Order, no longer needed in their role as defenders, have scattered across the stars ... See full summary »
Director: Seth Green | Stars: Clare Grant, Rileah Vanderbilt, Robert Pendergraft, Carlos Fogelquist
Votes: 73
49. Bryan's Journals (2006 Video)
Documentary
A collection of Bryan Singer's behind-the-scenes videos from the set of Superman Returns.
Stars: Stephan Bender, Kate Bosworth, Richard Branson, Michael Dougherty
Votes: 43
50. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
PG-13 | 113 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against each other--the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong--with humanity caught in the balance.
Director: Adam Wingard | Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry
Votes: 241,815 | Gross: $100.92M