Tag Archives: Mick Garris

Mick Garris’s ‘THE SHINING’ (1997) Hits Blu-ray From Scream Factory

The Shining

Shout! Studios is bringing the 1997 adaptation of The Shining to Blu-ray! This all-new release features a 2K scan from the interpositive and audio commentary from Stephen King, director Mick Garris, cast members Steven Weber and Cynthia Garris, and select crew. Badass! The Shining (1997) Synopsis 110 empty hotel rooms …

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Oh Look! Another Glorious Anniversary! Kenny Ortega’s ‘HOCUS POCUS’ (1993) Turns 30

Amok, amok, amok, amok! Let’s take a ‘amok’ at the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus (1993). Hocus Pocus was released in theatres on July 16, 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and was written by Mick Garris and David Kischner. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Kathy …

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Coming Soon: Daphne Baiwir’s Documentary on Stephen King’s Television Adaptions, ‘King on Screen’

Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired the sales rights to Daphne Baiwir’s (The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland) new feature documentary, King on Screen. Synopsis: KING ON SCREEN features an inside look with the majority of directors who have adapted Stephen King’s work for screen, showcasing the unique relationship as they reimagine …

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Former Dread Central Editor-in-Chief Joshua Millican Set To Release New Novel

Former EIC for Dread Central and previous PopHorror writer Joshua Millican has finally found a home for his serial horror novel, Deeper Than Hell, through Encyclopocalypse Publications. Read on to find out more info! From the press release: Encyclopocalypse Publications, the company founded by Saturn and Rondo Award-winning writer/producer Mark …

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Shapeshifters With A Twist: Mick Garris’ ‘Sleepwalkers’ (2002) – Retro Review

Throughout the years, I have always enjoyed a good Stephen King story. I think we all have, but for me, one movie more than any other stands out in my mind as one of the most oddly underrated. So in leu of its anniversary, we are going to be celebrating …

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‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’ (1990): Retro Review

The original Psycho (1960 – read our retro review here) is often regarded as the ultimate horror movie. Alfred Hitchcock’s classic black and white slasher ushered in the prominence of a whole new subgenre, becoming the origin cited as to why a lot of filmmakers got their start into movies. But what’s …

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‘The Fly 2’ (1989): 30 Years Gestation Period – Retro Review

In 1986, Jeff Goldblum graced our eyeballs with more than his hairy chest in The Fly, and let’s face it, the more Goldblum we can get the better all our lives will be. David Cronenberg (Rabid 1977) gave us this cult hit motion picture. Just three years later in 1989, …

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‘Squee Fu: Fans Celebrate The Return Of Joe Bob Briggs’: A Tribute To The Man Who Pulled Horror From the Screen & Into Our Hearts

As most of you by now may be aware, I’m one of Joe Bob Briggs’s biggest fans, and I love everything he has done for the horror community. I was pleasantly surprised when I was asked to join a who’s who of the genre to contribute my part to Hansi Oppenheimer’s video, Squee …

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Fantasia Fest 2018: ‘Nightmare Cinema’ Is A Dream Come True

What a great night for horror fans. Nightmare Cinema was an amazing film to kick off the 2018 Fantasia International Film Festival. I will go so far as to call the first segment of the film a perfect movie, and I’ve only said that a couple of times in my …

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