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1. A Classic Horror Story (2021)
TV-MA | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In this gruesome suspense film, strangers traveling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desperately to get out alive.
Directors: Roberto De Feo, Paolo Strippoli | Stars: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Francesco Russo, Peppino Mazzotta, Will Merrick
Votes: 21,963
2. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
R | 96 min | Documentary
Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.
Directors: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, George Lucas
Votes: 23,256 | Gross: $1.32M
3. Cabin by the Lake (2000 TV Movie)
R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
A screenwriter, who lives in a cabin by the lake near Los Angeles, drowns young women, then goes back to visit their bodies and do their laundry.
Director: Po-Chih Leong | Stars: Judd Nelson, Hedy Burress, Michael Weatherly, Susan Gibney
Votes: 2,504
4. A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021)
PG | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Finley Tremaine, a small town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer.
Directors: Charlotte Colbert, Michelle Johnston | Stars: Bailee Madison, Michael Evans Behling, April Telek, Lillian Doucet-Roche
Votes: 918
5. My Best Fiend (1999)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes
Votes: 12,208 | Gross: $0.10M
6. Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 127 min | Documentary
The story behind the making of the 5 "Planet of the Apes" movies.
Directors: Kevin Burns, David Comtois | Stars: Roddy McDowall, Mort Abrahams, Charlton Heston, Richard D. Zanuck
Votes: 1,836
7. Burden of Dreams (1982)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary following German auteur Werner Herzog as he deals with difficult actors, bad weather and getting a boat over a mountain, all in an effort to make his film Fitzcarraldo (1982).
Director: Les Blank | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards
Votes: 8,149
8. Debbie Does Dallas... Again (2007)
Reality-TV
This story Is about a girl (debbie) who is on her road to achieve a record....in a not so decent manner
Stars: Steve Hirsch, Paul Thomas, Marci Hirsch, Stefani Morgan
Votes: 108
9. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)
151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 5,277
10. The Beaches of Agnès (2008)
Not Rated | 112 min | Documentary, Biography
Agnès Varda explores her memories, mostly chronologically, with photographs, film clips, interviews, reenactments, and droll, playful contemporary scenes of her narrating her story.
Director: Agnès Varda | Stars: Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier, Vincent Fournier
Votes: 4,794 | Gross: $0.24M
11. Lost in La Mancha (2002)
R | 89 min | Documentary
Terry Gilliam's doomed attempt to get his film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), off the ground.
Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Terry Gilliam, Johnny Depp, Jeff Bridges, Tony Grisoni
Votes: 12,001 | Gross: $0.73M
12. The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001 Video)
66 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace".
Director: Jon Shenk | Stars: George Lucas, John Knoll, Doug Chiang, Rick McCallum
Votes: 835
13. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary
Follows the routines of those employed at Studio Ghibli, including filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki as they work to release two films simultaneously, The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Director: Mami Sunada | Stars: Hayao Miyazaki, Yumiko Miyoshi, Toshio Suzuki, Shinsuke Nonaka
Votes: 5,666
14. A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film (2024)
40 min | Documentary, Short
A retrospective documentary about the nudist-themed short film "Complex" and its impact on the careers of those who helped to make it and the nudist community for which it stands. A full performance of the stage adaption is also included.
Director: Davo Hardy | Stars: Davo Hardy, Dan Monty, Georgina Neville, Kat Campbell
15. Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? (2013)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.
Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Michel Gondry, Richard Feynman, Michèle Oshima
Votes: 3,684 | Gross: $0.13M
16. The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2002 Video)
Documentary
Documentary of the making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic work of fantasy.
Director: Costa Botes | Stars: Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 685
17. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)
8 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about the sacrifice the actors and actresses had to make to be a part of THX 1138 (1971).
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Walter Murch, Claudette Bessing
Votes: 307
18. 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: 461
19. Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary
A documentary of the story behind Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (1989).
Directors: Jeremy Coon, Tim Skousen | Stars: Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb, John Rhys-Davies
Votes: 2,299
20. Cinema Sex Politics: Bertolucci Makes 'The Dreamers' (2003 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Bernardo Bertolucci, Gilbert Adair, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Michael Pitt
Votes: 62
21. How Harry Met Sally... (2001 Video)
33 min | Short, Documentary
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Rob Reiner, Nora Ephron, Billy Crystal, Carrie Fisher
Votes: 527
22. 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: 1,965
23. Superior Firepower: The Making of 'Aliens' (2003 Video)
185 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the... See full summary »
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Simon Atherton, Jay Benedict, Michael Biehn, James Cameron
Votes: 651
24. The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003 Video)
178 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
This made-for-DVD documentary treats horror and science fiction film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Alien, the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a ... See full summary »
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Bolaji Badejo, Martin Bower, Gordon Carroll, Veronica Cartwright
Votes: 694
25. Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me (2000 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
Retrospective documentary on the making of "Stand By Me".
Director: Michael Gillis | Stars: Stephen King, Rob Reiner, Richard Dreyfuss, Wil Wheaton
Votes: 208
26. From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga (1983 TV Movie)
Unrated | 65 min | Documentary
A look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Stars: Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels, Harrison Ford
Votes: 677
27. The Making of 'Planet of the Apes' (2001 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary
This documentary provides an inside look to several main stages of production for the 2001 film, Planet of the Apes (2001), including make-up, costume design, and set construction.
Director: Thomas C. Grane | Stars: Michael Clarke Duncan, Tim Burton, Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth
Votes: 105
28. Faces of Death: Fact or Fiction? (1999 Video)
Unrated | 54 min | Documentary, Horror
Director: John Alan Schwartz | Stars: Louise Jane, James B. Schwartz, John Alan Schwartz, Michael Carr
Votes: 355
29. Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' (1997 TV Movie)
35 min | Documentary, Music
This behind-the-scenes documentary includes interviews with people who were directly involved in the MGM classic musical 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. Those interviewed include actors ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Benson | Stars: Howard Keel, Stanley Donen, Saul Chaplin, Michael Kidd
Votes: 135
30. The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985 TV Short)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at Back to the Future (1985).
Director: Les Mayfield | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Bob Gale, Huey Lewis, Lawrence G. Paull
Votes: 149
31. An Epic at Sea: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making and production of "The Curse of the Black Pearl".
Stars: Bob Anderson, Mark Anderson, Charles Bailey, Robert A. Blackburn
Votes: 299
32. Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of 'The Devils' (2002 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary
Hell on Earth is about Ken Russell's 1971 film, The Devils which is one of the most controversial films ever made. Included are chats with Russell as well as films stars Goergina Hale and ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Joyce | Stars: Mark Kermode, Roy Baird, Michael Bradsell, Imogen Claire
Votes: 237
33. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990 TV Movie)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Mervyn LeRoy, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley
Votes: 551
34. The Making of 'Alien³' (2003 Video)
161 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time ... See full summary »
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Martin Asbury, Michael Biehn, Ralph Brown, Greg Cannom
Votes: 578
35. Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop' (2001 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
A look behind the scenes at the making of this science fiction classic about a policeman killed in the line of duty, only to be reborn as a half-man, half-machine supercop. Includes ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Paul Sammon, Jost Vacano, Paul Verhoeven, Edward Neumeier
Votes: 188
36. Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic (2004 Video)
36 min | Documentary, Short, History
A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Bill Krohn, Andrew Wilson, Richard Schickel
Votes: 116
37. Return to Oz: The Joy That Got Away (2007)
PG | 61 min | Documentary
A Documentary on the '1985' film: Return to Oz (1985).
Director: Gabe Rodriguez | Stars: John Fricke, Jeanette Furevig, Crystal Gonzales, Jeff Legace
Votes: 56
38. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: A Look Inside (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary
Stars: Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Harrison Ford, George Lucas
Votes: 160
39. Making 'Taxi Driver' (1999 Video)
71 min | Documentary
To highlight Taxi Driver's 38th anniversary, this 70-minute documentary delves into the making of Scorsese's film and highlights the many contributions put forth by Taxi Driver's ensemble of talented actors and artisans.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, Peter Boyle, Robert De Niro
Votes: 363
40. Teen Wolf: Never. Say. Die. The Story Of Teen Wolf (2017 Video)
143 min | Documentary
Retrospective documentary on the making of "Teen Wolf".
Director: Brian Ward | Stars: Matt Adler, Jeff Dawn, Troy Evans, Lois Freeman-Fox
41. Minnesota Nice (2003 Video)
28 min | Short, Documentary
A special behind the scenes documentary about one of the greatest films of all time, with actors and the directors revealing stories and curiosities about the film and also about the ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Petra Boden, Bain Boehlke, Steve Buscemi, Ethan Coen
Votes: 226
42. Return to Jurassic Park: Dawn of a New Era (2011 Video)
25 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Michael Crichton, Kathleen Kennedy, Stan Winston
Votes: 68
43. The 'Alien' Saga (2002 TV Movie)
108 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A retrospective look at the making of the Alien movies.
Director: Brent Zacky | Stars: John Hurt, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, David Giler
Votes: 427
44. Cantando nace el amor (1954)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A northern rancher is enthusiastic about the idea of producing a movie and conquering a young woman in Acapulco. But she does not want to be a movie star, she's in love with a singer.
Director: Miguel M. Delgado | Stars: Elsa Aguirre, Raúl Martínez, Andrés Soler, Óscar Pulido
Votes: 14
45. The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World (1992 TV Movie)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, this made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation... See full summary »
Director: Steve Kroopnick | Stars: John Rhys-Davies, Ron Clements, Glen Keane, Mark Henn
Votes: 52
46. Within a Minute: The Making of 'Episode III' (2005 Video)
78 min | Documentary
The various departments of Lucasfilm build the Mustafar duel scene.
Director: Tippy Bushkin | Stars: Rick McCallum, George Lucas, Erik Tiemens, Iain McCaig
Votes: 324
47. Casino Royale: Deleted Scenes (2008 Video)
8 min | Documentary, Short, Action
Deleted scenes from Casino Royale (2006).
Stars: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Jesper Christensen, Mads Mikkelsen
Votes: 21
48. The Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' (2010 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
Most of the cast show you how they made "The Goonies".
Director: Ron Fugelseth | Stars: Richard Donner, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Sean Astin
Votes: 83
49. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol - Remembering a Lofty Investigation (2004 Video)
Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short
The fourth movie about a police academy.
Stars: Marion Ramsey, Michael Winslow, Jim Drake, Lance Kinsey
Votes: 20
50. The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right, this documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Raiders of the Lost Ark, about the ... See full summary »
Director: Phillip Schuman | Stars: Scott Beach, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Frank Marshall
Votes: 295