Horror Related Documentaries
by Encyclopedia_of_Horror | created - 17 Mar 2019 | updated - 3 weeks ago | PublicA list of documentary features surrounding horror movies, people of horror and more. Compiled by Eric Myford, author of The Encyclopedia of Horror and Suspense Movies book series...
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1. Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
Director: Frank H. Woodward | Stars: Robin Atkin Downes, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, Guillermo del Toro
Votes: 2,068
2. Horror Business (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
Take a walk on the scary side with guerrilla horror filmmakers and the bizarre culture that drives them to pursue their dreams. In 2003, filmmaker Christopher P. Garetano began what would ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher P. Garetano | Stars: Ray Adell, Mark Borchardt, Ron Atkins, Ken Keen
Votes: 213
3. His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary exploring 30 years of the "Friday The 13th" film series featuring all new interviews with cast and crew from all 12 films and various horror fans and filmmakers.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Natalie Adams, Diane Almeida, Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson
Votes: 3,177
4. Best Worst Movie (2009)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Director: Michael Paul Stephenson | Stars: George Hardy, Pita Ray, Micki Knox, Tommy Bice
Votes: 8,523 | Gross: $0.10M
5. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Unrated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary on the history of the slasher film.
Director: Jeff McQueen | Stars: Ed Green, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Joseph Stefano
Votes: 3,618
6. American Grindhouse (2010)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A documentary about the history of exploitation movies, from the silent-film era to the 1970s.
Director: Elijah Drenner | Stars: Robert Forster, Eric Schaefer, Eddie Muller, John Landis
Votes: 2,616 | Gross: $0.01M
7. Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005 Video)
53 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: James Cromwell, William Friedkin, Steve Jones, Steve Haberman
Votes: 296
8. Cropsey (2009)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Crime, Horror
Realizing that the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
Directors: Barbara Brancaccio, Joshua Zeman | Stars: Joshua Zeman, Barbara Brancaccio, Bill Ellis, Dorothy D'Eletto
Votes: 9,187 | Gross: $0.05M
9. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)
R | 103 min | Documentary, History
The story of the Australian exploitation genre cinema of 1970s and 80s.
Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Phillip Adams, Glory Annen, Christine Amor, Victoria Anoux
Votes: 4,683 | Gross: $0.02M
10. More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."
Director: Bill Philputt | Stars: Jules Brenner, Don Calfa, James Dalesandro, J. Trevor Edmond
Votes: 724
11. American Movie (1999)
R | 107 min | Documentary, Comedy
Documentary about an aspiring filmmaker's attempts to finance his dream project by finally completing the low-budget horror film he abandoned years before.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt
Votes: 19,331 | Gross: $1.16M
12. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror
Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell
Votes: 5,190
13. Kingdom of Shadows (1998 Video)
Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary, Horror
Explores the sources of our fears and reveals the birth of the frightful conventions from which the modern-day horror movie has evolved, including the menacing shadows of the German Expressionists.
Director: Bret Wood | Star: Rod Steiger
Votes: 142
14. 100 Years of Horror (1996)
Unrated | 343 min | Documentary, Horror
Clips from Horror Films.
Stars: Christopher Lee, Roger Corman, Hugh Hefner, Fred Olen Ray
Votes: 472
15. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Horror
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Director: Andrew Monument | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, John Carpenter
Votes: 2,889
16. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Horror
A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
Director: Stefan Hutchinson | Stars: P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter
Votes: 1,963
17. Rewind This! (2013)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripples of that impact by examining the myriad aspects of society that were altered by the creation of videotape.
Director: Josh Johnson | Stars: Ben Jousan, David Gregory, Micah Matthews, Mike Vraney
Votes: 2,301
18. Death Becomes Them: The Musical! (2008 Video)
Horror, Musical
Director: Dan Lund | Stars: James Dean Healy, Cathee Schultz, John Tucker
Votes: 20
19. Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History
A fast moving odyssey into the subterranean world of the rarely explored province of Filipino genre filmmaking.
Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Roger Corman, John Landis, Pete Tombs, Mark Holcomb
Votes: 1,805
20. Zombie Girl: The Movie (2009)
89 min | Documentary
Emily Hagins is making a zombie movie. It's feature-length, it's bloody, and the zombies don't run. Just like it should be. But there's just one difference between her film and every other zombie movie you've ever seen. Emily is twelve.
Directors: Justin Johnson, Aaron Marshall, Erik Mauck | Stars: Emily Hagins, Megan Hagins, Jerry Hagins, C. Robert Cargill
Votes: 461
21. Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001 TV Movie)
R | 57 min | Documentary, Horror
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.
Director: Leon Ferguson | Stars: Mark Kermode, Dario Argento, John Carpenter, Michael Brandon
Votes: 673
22. The American Nightmare (2000)
Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary, Horror
An examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Director: Adam Simon | Stars: George A. Romero, John Carpenter, Tom Savini, David Cronenberg
Votes: 1,988
23. Fan of the Dead (2007 Video)
52 min | Documentary
In 1968, George Romero traumatized a whole generation with his legendary and revolutionary "Night of the Living Dead," which truly marks the birth of modern horror movies.
Director: Nicolas Garreau | Stars: Nicolas Garreau, Markus Ponath, Frank Koenig, Ralph Behrens
Votes: 40
24. My Amityville Horror (2012)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975.
Director: Eric Walter | Stars: Daniel Lutz, Susan Bartell, Laura DiDio, Marvin Scott
Votes: 2,076
25. Screaming in High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen Era (2011)
Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary
Three actresses "accidentally" became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the "Scream Queen" image.
Director: Jason Paul Collum | Stars: Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, Fred Olen Ray
Votes: 360
26. 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
27. Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011)
R | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.
Director: Alex Stapleton | Stars: Roger Corman, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Paul W.S. Anderson
Votes: 2,674 | Gross: $0.01M
28. Room 237 (I) (2012)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary
An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's horror film, The Shining (1980).
Director: Rodney Ascher | Stars: Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan
Votes: 23,109 | Gross: $0.26M
29. Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, John Badham, Diane Baker, Sidney D. Balkin
Votes: 685
30. The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood Jr. (1995)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, Horror
How was it possible that a movie like Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) could be made? This documentary about Edward D. Wood Jr.'s masterpiece gives the answer.
Director: Brett Thompson | Stars: Maila Nurmi, Dolores Fuller, Paul Marco, Conrad Brooks
Votes: 483
31. Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, History
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with the best industry legends.
Director: Kevin VanHook | Stars: Howard Berger, Rob Bottin, Josh Brolin, John Carpenter
Votes: 295
32. Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992)
82 min | Documentary
Women who have made a career out of starring in the B horror and science fiction genres are interviewed, and clips and trailers from their films are shown.
Director: Donald Farmer | Stars: Michelle Bauer, Martine Beswick, Janus Blythe, Veronica Carothers
Votes: 107
33. Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
A documentary analyzing the furore which so-called "video nasties" caused in Britain during the 1980s.
Director: Jake West | Stars: Julian Petley, Marc Morris, Andy Nyman, Xavier Mendik
Votes: 1,324
34. Video Nasties: Draconian Days (2014)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary
Prepare to be corrupted and depraved once more by the sequel to the definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon--the most extraordinary and scandalous era in the history of British ... See full summary »
Director: Jake West | Stars: Sian Barber, Martin Barker, Graham Bright, Lavinia Carey
Votes: 333
35. De Palma (2015)
R | 110 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about writer and director Brian De Palma.
Directors: Noah Baumbach, Jake Paltrow | Stars: Brian De Palma, Mark Hamill, Amy Irving, Kurt Russell
Votes: 6,200 | Gross: $0.16M
36. Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 400 min | Documentary, Horror
A chronicle of the history of the Friday the 13th franchise.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Corey Feldman, Peter M. Bracke, Samantha Delutri, Kimberly Higgins
Votes: 2,694
37. Serial Killer Culture (2014)
Unrated | 110 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Serial Killer Culture examines the reasons why artists and collectors are fascinated by serial killers.
Director: John Borowski | Stars: Steve Giannangelo, Rick Staton, Rich Hillen Jr., Julian Barrett
Votes: 421
38. Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary
A documentary capturing the modern day VHS culture and VHS collectors.
Directors: Dan M. Kinem, Levi Peretic | Stars: Lloyd Kaufman, Anthony Timpone, Keith J. Crocker, Fred Vogel
Votes: 905
39. Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
Director: Stuart Samuels | Stars: John Waters, Ben Barenholtz, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Alan Douglas
Votes: 1,642
40. Why Horror? (2014)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography, Horror
Why Horror? Is a feature documentary following horror fan Tal Zimerman as he looks at the psychology of horror around the world in order to understand why we love to be scared.
Directors: Nicolas Kleiman, Rob Lindsay | Stars: Alexandre Aja, Chris Alexander, Dave Alexander, Simon Barrett
Votes: 779
41. Amicus: House of Horrors (2012 Video)
Unrated | 190 min | Documentary, Horror
A 2-disc celebration of Amicus Films, Hammer's greatest rivals, best remembered for their series of anthology films inspired by the 1945 "Dead of Night."
Director: Derek Pykett | Stars: Paul Annett, Geoffrey Bayldon, Ann Bell, Kevin Connor
Votes: 33
42. Tom Savini: Horror Effects (2008)
Not Rated | 37 min | Documentary, Short
In this video, hosted by fright-master Tom Savini,creator of the gut wrenching special effects in DAWN OF THE DEAD,and FRIDAY THE 13TH. Gives you step-by-step demonstrations of how some of ... See full summary »
Director: Paul McCollough | Stars: John A. Russo, Tom Savini
Votes: 23
43. Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Horror
Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion.
Director: Michael Felsher | Stars: Tom Atkins, Adrienne Barbeau, Pasquale Buba, Rick Catizone
Votes: 298
44. Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary
Gory, Gory, Hallelujah! Take an outrageous ride through the wild world of exploitation films with this often-hilarious documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS, THE GODFATHER OF GORE!
Directors: Frank Henenlotter, Jimmy Maslon | Stars: Mal Arnold, John Bloom, Duane Carney, Roger Christensen
Votes: 393
45. Nightmare Factory (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
An inside look at the world of Hollywood special effects and the company paving the way, KNB Effects.
Director: Donna Davies | Stars: Gabriel Bartalos, Howard Berger, Steve Biodrowski, Alex Brewer
Votes: 600
46. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Seidow.
Director: Brad Shellady | Stars: John Dugan, Jim Siedow, Edwin Neal, Gunnar Hansen
Votes: 784
47. Birth of the Living Dead (2013)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
A documentary that shows how George A. Romero gathered an unlikely team of Pittsburghers to shoot his seminal film: Night of the Living Dead (1968).
Director: Rob Kuhns | Stars: George A. Romero, Fred Rogers, H. Rap Brown, Mark Harris
Votes: 1,787 | Gross: $0.01M
48. The American Scream (2012)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
In a small Massachusetts community, three Halloween-obsessed households transform into neighbor-terrifying supernatural wonderlands.
Director: Michael Paul Stephenson | Stars: Victor Bariteau, Tina Bariteau, Gwen Bariteau, Catherine Bariteau
Votes: 1,248
49. Document of the Dead (1980)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.
Director: Roy Frumkes | Stars: George A. Romero, Susan Tyrrell, Nicole Potter, Richard P. Rubinstein
Votes: 971
50. Killer Legends (2014)
TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Delving into our collective nightmares, this horror-documentary investigates the origins of our most terrifying urban legends and the true stories that may have inspired them.
Director: Joshua Zeman | Stars: Rachel Mills, Joshua Zeman, Stephen Winick, James Presley
Votes: 3,531
51. Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man helped build a golden age for horror movies at Universal Studios. With talented directors, iconic actors, and shocking scares, Universal ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Herberger | Stars: Jane Adams, Kathleen Burke, Lon Chaney Jr., Lon Chaney
Votes: 102
52. Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders and Drive-Ins (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary
From THINGS to BODY SNATCHERS to CREATURES FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, sci-fi monsters dominated 1950s horror. Take a ride to an era of drive-ins, Red Scares, low budgets and big bugs with SPACE INVADERS AND DRIVE INS.
Director: Jeff Herberger | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Aaron Christensen, Robert Clarke
Votes: 57
53. Monster Madness: The Gothic Revival of Horror (2015 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Part three of a multi-part documentary series with distinguished actors, directors, writers, composers and special effects mavens examining the history of the horror, fantasy and science ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Herberger | Stars: Aaron Christensen, Dwight Kemper, Jon Kitley
Votes: 60
54. Monster Madness: The Counter Culture to Blockbusters (2015)
90 min | Documentary
Part four of a multi-part documentary series with distinguished actors, directors, writers, examining the history of the horror, fantasy and science fiction films from the groundbreaking ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Herberger | Stars: Linda Harrison, William Marshall, Robert Quarry, Virginia Wetherell
Votes: 16
55. David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
Artist and filmmaker David Lynch discusses his early life and the events that shaped his outlook on art and the creative process.
Directors: Rick Barnes, Olivia Neergaard-Holm, Jon Nguyen | Stars: David Lynch, Lula Lynch, Edwina Lynch, Donald Lynch
Votes: 6,584 | Gross: $0.17M
56. VHS Massacre (2016)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
This lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media and its effect on Independent and cult films. Ranging from the origin of home movies through the video store era, it's ... See full summary »
Directors: Kenneth Powell, Thomas Edward Seymour | Stars: Mike Aransky, Alan Bagh, Troy Bernier, John Bloom
Votes: 907
57. Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (2014)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Adventure
A behind the scenes chronicle of how clash of vision, bad creative decisions, lack of interest and really bad weather plagued the disastrous production of the infamous The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996).
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Richard Stanley, Kier-La Janisse, Michael Gingold, Graham Humphreys
Votes: 4,412
58. The Godfathers of Mondo (2003 Video)
90 min | Documentary
A look at the careers of Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi who invented the mondo genre with MONDO CANE in 1962. It follows their career until their split in following the making of GOODBYE UNCLE TOM in 1971.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: David Flint, Benito Frattari, Gualtiero Jacopetti, David Kerekes
Votes: 200
59. Doc of the Dead (2014)
TV-14 | 81 min | Documentary
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Kyle William Bishop, Charlie Adlard, Joanna Angel, Steven Barton
Votes: 1,364
60. Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead II (2011 Video)
98 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary about the making of Evil Dead 2.
Director: Michael Felsher | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Josh Becker, Scott Spiegel, David M. Goodman
Votes: 192
61. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography
The emotional story of Kane Hodder who survived a harrowing childhood and near-death accident to become one of films biggest and most beloved horror icons.
Director: Derek Dennis Herbert | Stars: Kane Hodder, Mike Aloisi, John Carl Buechler, Bruce Campbell
Votes: 862
62. Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary (2017)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Horror
This documentary is a detailed look into the making of Pet Sematary (1989).
Directors: John Campopiano, Justin White | Stars: Brad Greenquist, Sean Clark, Mark E. Anastasio, Susan Blommaert
Votes: 617
63. Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005 Video)
R | 52 min | Documentary
An in-depth analysis of the "Video Nasty" scandal of the early 1980s in Britain.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Chris Theobald, Norman Abbott, Barrie Gold, Bill Best
Votes: 486
64. I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies (2006)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary
A collection of Donald F. Glut's (The Empire Strikes Back) amateur short films including: Captain America Vs. The Mutant, Spider-Man, Batman & Robin and Tor, King Of Beasts. A companion piece to the documentary I Was A Teenage Moviemaker.
Director: Donald F. Glut | Stars: Donald F. Glut, Julia B. Glut, Forrest J. Ackerman, Bob Burns
Votes: 33
65. Creature Designers - The Frankenstein Complex (2015)
107 min | Documentary
From King Kong to Avatar, from Star Wars to The Lord of the Rings, movie creatures have never been more popular as they are today. Yet the art of creating monsters for the big screen is as old as cinema itself.
Directors: Gilles Penso, Alexandre Poncet | Stars: Rick Baker, Joe Dante, Guillermo del Toro, Mick Garris
Votes: 498
66. Too Macabre: The Making of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (2018 Video)
100 min | Documentary
This documentary fills in the backstories of the making of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988), as well as much of Cassandra Peterson's career. It also provides a lot of insight into the workings of Hollywood production.
Stars: Tony Angellotti, Yancy Calzada, Sam Egan, Kurt Fuller
Votes: 203
67. 78/52 (2017)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
An unprecedented look at the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), the "man behind the curtain", and the screen murder that profoundly changed the course of world cinema.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Marli Renfro, Alfred Hitchcock, Tere Carrubba, Alan Barnette
Votes: 3,871 | Gross: $0.04M
68. You're Invited: The Making of Night of the Demons (2014)
72 min | Documentary
Retrospective documentary on the making of the low-budget horror cult favorite Night of the Demons (1988).
Director: Aine Leicht | Stars: Alvin Alexis, Joe Augustyn, Allison Barron, Lance Fenton
Votes: 55
69. The Trail of Dracula (2017)
85 min | Documentary
Examining the history of Bram Stoker's classic novel "Dracula" and the controversy in Romania regarding its release
Director: David Mitchell | Stars: John Carradine, David Del Valle, John Florescu, Catalin Gruia
Votes: 50
70. Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth voyage into the sci-fi film Alien (1979) with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Clarke Wolfe, Nicholas Cull, William Linn, Dan O'Bannon
Votes: 3,478 | Gross: $0.03M
71. Penny Pinchers: The Kings of No-Budget Horror (2017)
90 min | Documentary
A documentary about cheap and cheesy horror films and the masters of sleaze who made them.
Director: Dustin Ferguson | Stars: Todd Jason Cook, Johnny Dickie, Donald Farmer, Dustin Ferguson
Votes: 36
72. 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: 3,759
73. Legend of the Witches (1970)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
A visual exploration into the origins of witchcraft in the UK and in particular the demystification of symbolism still embedded today within many modern religious artefacts and rituals.
Director: Malcolm Leigh | Stars: Alex Sanders, Maxine Sanders, Guy Standeven
Votes: 287
74. All the Colors of Giallo (2019)
89 min | Documentary, Horror
A celebration of the genre with interviews by many contributors - a gialli filmmakers.
Director: Federico Caddeo | Stars: Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava, Barbara Bouchet, Luciano Ercoli
Votes: 424
75. Wrinkles the Clown (2019)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
In Florida, parents can hire Wrinkles the Clown to scare their misbehaving children.
Director: Michael Beach Nichols | Stars: Christopher Barcia, Miguel Bey, Trevor J. Blank, Andrew Caldwell
Votes: 1,618
76. The Haunting of Fox Hollow Farm (2011)
R | 67 min | Documentary
Follows Dan T. Hall as he explores the haunting of the Fox Hollow Farm estate.
Director: Dan T. Hall | Stars: Tracy Bacon, Myrna Cooke, Alex Hall, Alexander D. Hall
Votes: 962
77. Andrea Perron: House of Darkness House of Light (2013)
G | 119 min | Sci-Fi
Growing up in the famed farmhouse investigated in the blockbuster hit The Conjuring, Andrea Perron's past has inspired her to write a tell-all book, House of Darkness House Of Light. Now, ... See full summary »
Director: Devon Belanger | Stars: Jen Dixon, Tommy Dixon, Rebeca Donovan, Melissa Jackson
Votes: 45
78. VIPCO The Untold Story (2018)
132 min | Documentary, History, Horror
A documentary looking at the story of the much loved UK film on distributor VIPCO told by the rarely seen founder Michael Lee.
Director: Jason Impey | Star: Michael Lee
Votes: 76
79. Tribes of the Moon: Making Nightbreed (2014 Video)
72 min | Documentary
Retrospective documentary on the making of the horror/fantasy creature feature Nightbreed (1990).
Stars: Doug Bradley, Hugh Ross, Simon Bamford, Craig Sheffer
Votes: 73
80. Blood, Sand and Fire: The Making of 'The Hills Have Eyes Part II' (2019 Video)
31 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Peter Locke, Michael Berryman, Harry Manfredini, John Callas
Votes: 31
81. Monster Makeup (1989 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
Let Dick Smith, the creator of the magical special effects for ALTERED STATES, THE EXORCIST, THE HUNGER and AMADEUS, show you how it's done. You'll never have to worry about searching for a... See full summary »
Director: John A. Russo | Star: Dick Smith
82. Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019)
100 min | Documentary, Biography
Maverick indie filmmaker Al Adamson's real life was even crazier than one of the 30-plus sex 'n' schlock drive-in movies he made in the '60s and '70s.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Al Adamson, Samuel M. Sherman, Chris Poggiali, Ken Adamson
Votes: 635
83. Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street (2019)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Horror
A retrospective look at A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) and the life of its lead actor, Mark Patton.
Directors: Roman Chimienti, Tyler Jensen | Stars: Cecil Baldwin, Mark Patton, Robert Englund, Jack Sholder
Votes: 2,021
84. Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019)
128 min | Documentary
Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.
Director: Anthony Bueno | Stars: Alice Drummond, Annie Potts, Dan Aykroyd, David Margulies
Votes: 460
85. The Gory Days of Le Brady (2018 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary short on the legendary Parisian horror movie theater Le Brady, which opened in 1956 on the Boulevard de Strasbourg.
Director: David Gregory | Star: Jacques Thorens
86. Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
A documentary about the life of Tom Savini. The film covers his early days in Pittsburgh, and his rise to stardom as Hollywood's most sought after special effects wizard.
Director: Jason Baker | Stars: John Amplas, Tom Atkins, Howard Berger, Doug Bradley
Votes: 847
87. VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary (2017)
TV-14 | 144 min | Documentary, Horror
VHS Collecting, SOV filmmaking and all things VHS.
Director: Tony Newton | Stars: Phil Anselmo, James Balsamo, Glenn Berggoetz, James Cullen Bressack
Votes: 160
88. VHS Lives 2: Undead Format (2017)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary
VHS Documentary looking at the culture of VHS and collectors.
Director: Tony Newton | Stars: Christopher Bouchie, Dan Brownlie, Richard Chandler, Laume Conroy
Votes: 87
89. Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II (2015)
Not Rated | 476 min | Documentary
A documentary uncovering the history and the making of Clive Barker's Hellraiser (1987) and Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) films.
Director: Kevin McDonagh | Stars: Doug Bradley, Kenneth Cranham, Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins
Votes: 557
90. You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016)
Not Rated | 217 min | Documentary
An extensive look at the making of Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night Part 2 (1988) featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew members, rare photographs, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
Director: Christopher Griffiths | Stars: Brian Thompson, Jon Gries, Chris Sarandon, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 487
91. Fulci for fake (2019)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
The first biopic about Lucio Fulci. With never seen before footage, photos and interviews.
Director: Simone Scafidi | Stars: Nicola Nocella, Antonella Fulci, Camilla Fulci, Sandro Bitetto
Votes: 498
92. Dead Teenager Movie (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 25 min | Short
DEAD TEENAGER MOVIE is a short-format documentary examining a specific sub-genre of teen slasher films; namely the Dead Teenager Movie - a term coined by movie critic, Roger Ebert. Through ... See full summary »
Director: Julie Ng | Stars: Ryan Merriman, Chelan Simmons, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Sam Easton
Votes: 108
93. Haunters: The Art of the Scare (2017)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror
Haunted houses for Halloween have spawned a growing subculture of extreme "full contact" terror simulations. But how far is too far?
Director: Jon Schnitzer | Stars: Jason Blum, Jen Soska, McKenzie Westmore, Slash
Votes: 1,072
94. Direct to Video: Straight to Video Horror of the 90s (2019)
106 min | Documentary, History, Horror
A documentary about the direct-to-video horror hits of the 90s.
Director: Dustin Ferguson | Stars: James Burke, Kenneth J. Hall, Jerry Smith, C. Courtney Joyner
Votes: 196
95. Wolfman's Got Nards (2018)
91 min | Documentary, Horror
This documentary explores the power of cult film told through the lens of The Monster Squad (1987) and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew, and the industry.
Director: Andre Gower | Stars: Shane Black, Fred Dekker, Seth Green, Adam F. Goldberg
Votes: 559
96. The Mothman Legacy (2020)
Not Rated | 77 min | Documentary
A documentary about the Mothman phenomenon. A direct sequel to The Mothman of Point Pleasant (2017).
Director: Seth Breedlove | Star: Lyle Blackburn
Votes: 279
97. Making of Guinea Pig (1986 Video)
44 min | Documentary, Short
The making of Sai Enterprise's Guinea Pig, Ginî piggu 2: Chiniku no hana, and Ginî piggu 3: Senritsu! Shinanai otoko.
Director: Jyunko Okamoto | Stars: Shinsuke Araki, Hideshi Hino, Masayuki Hisamot, Ivu
Votes: 237
98. Something to Scream About (2003 Video)
65 min | Documentary
Actresses best known for the power of their lungs in horror classics and cult favorites discuss what it's like to work within the B-movie industry and have a career based in horror.
Director: Jason Paul Collum | Stars: Brinke Stevens, Julie Strain, Debra De Liso, Denice Duff
Votes: 184
99. Cursed Films (2020–2022)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Horror
Cursed Films is a five part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions.
Stars: Mitch Horowitz, Phil Nobile Jr., Ryan Turek, April Wolfe
Votes: 1,689
100. Tales of the Uncanny (2020)
104 min | Documentary
A documentary exploring the subject of horror anthology movies.
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Ashim Ahluwalia, Chris Alexander, Joko Anwar, Mariano Baino
Votes: 208
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