
Mick Garris
Mick Garris (born December 4, 1951) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter born in Santa Monica, California. He has been recognized for his contributions as a director, producer, and screenwriter in the horror genre. He's known for his work on various film and television projects, including adaptations of Stephen King's novels such as "The Stand" and "The Shining." Garris has also been involved in creating and hosting interviews for the series "Post Mortem with Mick Garris," where he engages with prominent figures in the horror and entertainment industry. His career reflects a deep involvement in and passion for the world of horror storytelling.
Known for

The Stand
1994

Halloween Wars
2011

The Quick and the Dead
1995

The Stand
2020

The Shining
1997

On Story
2011

Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018

Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983

The Howling
1981

Riding the Bullet
2004

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
2022

The Stupids
1996

Horror's Greatest
2024

Horror's Greatest
2024

Digging Up the Marrow
2015

Tales of Halloween
2015

Sky Sharks
2020

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
2022

In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020

King on Screen
2023

Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
2024

The Thing Expanded
2026