John Landis

A champion of a brutal cross-country car race of the future where pedestrians are run down for points... (imdb)

Series of short, highly irreverant, and quite often tasteless skits. (imdb)

After the world is decimated by a man-made plague, a battle of literally Biblical proportions ensues between the survivors. (imdb)

In the tradition of "Waiting for Guffman" and "Take the Money and Run," a documentary film crew captures the pitfalls and pratfalls of reality show winner Dennis Flotchky. One million dollars richer and 150 pounds thinner but none the wiser, Dennis quickly and hilariously falls prey to the machinations of the Hollywood celebrity maker and the vultures and hangers-on the accompany it. (Cineville)

A chemist (Garcia) loses his job to outsourcing. Two years later and still jobless, he hits on a solution: to genuinely eliminate his competition. (imdb)

Horror films have often been more than simple scares. At their best, they reflect society's anxiety's and concerns. In this film, major horror film makers such as George Romero and Tobe Hooper discuss the creation of their films in the 1960s and '70s and how they related to contemporary events while interviewed intellectuals give their own opinions. (imdb)

This documentary looks at how the social, financial and moral forces all helped shape one of the most intriguing periods in Hollywood history.

More clips from horror movies, plus interviews with other horror legends. (imdb)

Homage to the Master of the Terror, Italian director Mario Bava, hosted by Joe Dante.

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. (imdb)

A documentary about the works of novelist Stephen King and his influence on popular culture and his impact on horror film and novels. Portions of this documentary were repackaged and released as "This is Horror", released in 1989. (imdb)

A monkey-type monster falls in love with a blind girl, which thinks that he's a giant dog. After kidnapping the girl and fleeing king-kong-like onto the roof of a gym, he gets involved with the army. (imdb)

Documentary about the career of legendary insult comic, Don Rickles. (supergloo)

A horrifying love story about an art student who falls in with a sleeping beauty, only to find out too late that she holds a deadly secret. (bloody-disgusting.com)

Erotic thriller, as a man is torn between two women and his own violent self, born of child abuse. On one side is his old sweetheart; on the other is a sexy radio psychologist who encourages his violent sexual fits, while simultaneously raising the sexual ante between them. (imdb)

Vintage movie trailers accompanied by amusing and insightful commentaries by some of Hollywood's top filmmakers.

Starting with The Wolf Man (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster by Moonlight! explores these movies. Rick Baker explains how the make-up was done on Chaney's character. Screenwriter Curtis Siodmak took very little from earlier werewolf legends, providing his own story for some of the films. (imdb)

Short documentary about the 1933 film.

A documentary on the 70's and 80's exploitation flicks that came out of the Philippines, directed by Mark Hartley (NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD). Features interviews with cult movie icons Roger Corman, Joe Dante, John Landis, Sid Haig, Eddie Romero and a large assembly of cast, crew and critics. (machetemaidensunleashed.com)

This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment. (imdb)

Twenty five years on, the original cast and crew look back on the John Landis classic, An American Werewolf In London. (imdb)

Cinema history series examining British film by genre.

Paul Naschy, the life and legend of a horror icon. (imdb)

An inside look at the world of Hollywood special effects and the company paving the way, KNB Effects. (imdb)

Kings aren't born they're made. Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis takes a contemporary look at the "King of Comedy" through never-before-seen footage, and interviews with stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Alec Baldwin, Quentin Tarantino and more. Plus, travel the world with the ever-vibrant entertainer and philanthropist as he continues his comedic reign at the ripe, young age of 85. (thefilmcatalogue.com)

From Michael Jackson we take a look behind the "Thrills" of Thriller (imdb)

There's nothing we love more here on Dread than practical monster effects, which unfortunately have fallen by the wayside in favor of CGI. But it's the fans who are keeping that old school spirit alive, and there are perhaps none... (imdb)

Fraternity brothers head to Las Vegas for spring break. One of them steals the sword of Thutmose III from a hotel. But they have unleashed an ancient curse, and a sand storm that slowly moves down the strip, destroying famed hotels. Seeing the massive destruction, they find out about the legend of the sword and try to stop the storm. They must find a sacred urn, the largest piece of pure gold, and the Dark Messenger. They race against time to find the items before Vegas is wiped off the map.

A documentary about the film director Ingmar Bergman, focusing on the year 1957, when he released both Wild Strawberries and The Seventh Seal.

The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan Aykroyd explains how a joke that he and best friend John Belushi shared with friends evolved from a Saturday Night Live skit to a best-selling album and then to a film. Director John Landis covers the difficult production, from the outrageous stunts to Belushi's disappearances from the set.

A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture. (imdb)

Retrospective documentary on the British horror anthology classic Dead of Night (1945).

A documentary showcasing the epic and at times controversial career of masterful director Alfred Hitchcock.