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1. Necro-Maniac (2020 Video)
Horror
A chainsaw-wielding killer clown is on a grisly mutilation spree. When he is killed and returns from the dead, there is hell to pay.
Director: Joe Pinkerton | Stars: John J. Kerecz, Kelley Daniel, Trent Buxton, Joe Pinkerton
Votes: 31
2. Sci-Fi Buzz (1992– )
30 min | Documentary, News, Sci-Fi
"Sci-Fi Buzz" was a 30 minute show on the Sci-Fi Channel featuring news on new new sci-fi events, films, etc.
Stars: Mike Jerrick, Harlan Ellison, Forrest J. Ackerman, Jack L. Chalker
Votes: 31
3. Movie Magic (1994–1997)
30 min | Documentary, Short, History
Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes ... See full summary »
Stars: James Cameron, Richard Edlund, Rick Baker, Ken Ralston
Votes: 185
4. Troldspejlet (1989– )
25 min | News
Jakob Stegelmann reviews upcoming movies, video and DVD releases, video games, comic books, and role-playing games.
Stars: Jakob Stegelmann, Tore Bahnson, Christopher Hedegaard Andersen, Anna Sofie Gjerluf Mikkelsen
Votes: 434
5. The AckerMonster Chronicles! (2012)
90 min | Documentary
**2014 RONDO HATTON AWARD WINNER: BEST DOCUMENTARY**
+++++
Nudism. Esperanto. KING KONG. Sci-Fi. What do all of these things have in common?
Simple: Forrest J Ackerman!
Who's that? Glad you ... See full synopsis »
Director: Jason V Brock | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Greg Bear, Ray Bradbury, Joe Dante
Votes: 32
6. History Detectives (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Researchers identify how historical significance gathered them into wondering how past events occurred.
Stars: Elyse Luray, Tukufu Zuberi, Gwendolyn Wright, Wes Cowan
Votes: 269
7. Hollywood Stuntmakers (1991– )
Stars: James Coburn, Christopher Reeve, Ray Harryhausen, Rick Baker
Votes: 18
8. Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story (1987)
360 min | Documentary, History
The history of the major Golden Age of Hollywood film company, RKO Pictures.
Stars: Edward Asner, Ginger Rogers, Linwood G. Dunn, Pandro S. Berman
Votes: 185
9. RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (2005 Video)
159 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
Stars: Rick Baker, Craig Barron, Rudy Behlmer, Daniel Bennett
Votes: 247
10.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Wallace & Gromit Go Chicken
(2000)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Wallace and Gromit Go Chicken.
Director: Steve Cole | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Nick Park, Peter Sallis, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 59
11. Welcome to the Basement (2012– )
Comedy
Matt's (Matt Sloan) got a bunch of movies he's never seen before. Craig (Craig Johnson) doesn't know what they are. Every episode Matt's gonna spring one on Craig. It might be good, it ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Matt Sloan, Craig Johnson, Tona Williams, Lorenzo Johnson
Votes: 177
12. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005 Video)
233 min | Documentary
Director: Ray Harryhausen | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Forrest J. Ackerman, Jim Aupperle, Rick Baker
Votes: 110
13.
Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story (1987)
Episode:
Birth of a Titan
(1987)
60 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Edward Asner, Rudy Vallee, James G. Stewart, Murray Spivack
Votes: 33
14. Clapper Board (1972–1982)
25 min | Family
Children's television programme about cinema, hosted by Chris Kelly.
Stars: Chris Kelly, John Huntley, Derek Ware, Peter Ustinov
Votes: 58
15. Mighty Joe Young: Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young (2005 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Mac Kenny | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Charles Chiodo, Stephen Chiodo
Votes: 20
16. Screen Test (1970–1984)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Quiz show for children, where they are asked a selection of observational questions on various films.
Stars: Michael Rodd, Brian Trueman, Mark Curry, Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 35
17. The Harryhausen Chronicles (1998 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Narrated by actor Leonard Nimoy and featuring appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, this film documents Ray Harryhausen's remarkable visual effects work, including his hand in ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Nimoy, Ray Bradbury, Dennis Muren
Votes: 328
18. Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael MacDonald | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Ray Bradbury, Bobbie Bresee, Lon Chaney Jr.
Votes: 72
19. Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Horror
The history of Hammer Films and their legacy, narrated by the studio's most beloved stars, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
Director: Ted Newsom | Stars: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Roy Ward Baker, James Bernard
Votes: 498
20. I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in Hollywood, as a director, producer and cinematic innovator.
Directors: Christopher Bird, Kevin Brownlow | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Merian C. Cooper, David Strohmaier, James D'Arc
Votes: 240
21. Aliens, Dragons, Monsters and Me (1983)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.
Director: Richard Jones | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Eric Boardman, Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 24
22. The Moviemakers (1984– )
30 min
Stars: Elwy Yost, Ray Harryhausen, Henry King, Vincent Price
Votes: 38
23. Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs (1999 TV Special)
38 min | Documentary
A tribute to stopmotion supremo and special effects genius extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, the man behind some of cinema's greatest fantasy films - The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, The ... See full summary »
Director: Louis Heaton | Stars: Tom Baker, James Cameron, Joe Dante, Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 30
24. Sky Princess (1942)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A prince in a flying ship sails up to a castle in the clouds in order to rescue a beautiful sleeping princess from a wicked witch. A big-eared guard named Hocus finds himself unwilling to thwart true love.
Director: George Pal | Stars: Bea Benaderet, Lottie Salisbury
Votes: 43
25. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and work of the renowned film visual effects artist and producer.
Director: Gilles Penso | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Peter Jackson, Terry Gilliam, Guillermo del Toro
Votes: 1,364
26. Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann (1999)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary that explores the work of a composer who created music for over 50 films, collaborating with such diverse directors as Orson Welles, Nicholas Ray, and Martin Scorsese.
Director: Joshua Waletzky | Stars: Philip Bosco, Elmer Bernstein, Claudine Bouché, Royal S. Brown
Votes: 208
27. El último truco (2008)
92 min | Documentary
Documentary film about visual effects master Emilio Ruiz del Rio. From his early works on films at 1942, to his last contribution at 2007, Emilio Ruiz talks on his film experiences and ... See full summary »
Director: Sigfrid Monleón | Stars: Ginette Angosse, Eugenio Caballero, Enzo G. Castellari, Guillermo del Toro
Votes: 88
28. Western Daze (1941)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
George Pal's first Paramount Puppetoon features Jim Dandy time travelling across The Great Divide to the Old West where he's tricked by horse thieves Grabit and Hide, and smitten by Prunella, the rancher's daughter.
Director: George Pal | Stars: Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher, Pat McGeehan, Dick Nelson
Votes: 10
29. Evolution of the World (1940)
3 min | Animation, Short, Action
A glimpse of daily life during the Age of Dinosaurs is revealed. A brontosaurus roams a dangerous remote island searching for food before a vicious tyrannosaurus rex and a triceratops battle to the death during the Cretaceous period.
Director: Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 32
30. T-Rex: A Dinosaur in Hollywood (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Davies | Stars: Robert Bakker, Adam Blaug, Donald F. Glut, Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 48
31.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Dinosaurs
(1996)
Unrated | 51 min | Documentary, Horror
A look at dinosaur movies including "The Lost World", "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms", and "Godzilla".
Stars: William Alland, Martine Beswick, Ray Bradbury, James Carreras
Votes: 34
32. Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
G | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Family
The legendary Greek hero leads a team of intrepid adventurers in a perilous quest for the legendary Golden Fleece.
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith
Votes: 31,071 | Gross: $4.58M
33. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
34. Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999 TV Movie)
Unrated | 56 min | Documentary, Horror
An hour of gargantuan gorillas, deadly dinosaurs, one-eyed giants & colossal beasts!
Stars: Bill Mumy, Cassandra Peterson, Forrest J. Ackerman, Ronald V. Borst
Votes: 150
35. The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986)
93 min | Documentary
An endearing tribute to the father of fantasy and science fiction filmmaking - Oscar winner George Pal . Five decades of the visionary film makers groundbreaking works are presented via rare interviews and dynamic movie scenes.
Director: Arnold Leibovit | Stars: Zsoka Pal, Duke Goldstone, Ray Harryhausen, Gene Warren
Votes: 222
36. Long Live the King (2016)
66 min | Documentary
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
Directors: Frank Dietz, Trish Geiger | Stars: Brent Armstrong, Mark F. Berry, Bob Burns, David Colton
Votes: 111
37. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."
Director: Jon Kroll | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Ahmed Best, James Cameron, Rob Coleman
Votes: 491
38. Jason and the Argonauts: An Interview with Ray Harryhausen (1995 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
An interview with Ray Harryhusen by John Landis primarily focusing on "Jason & The Argonauts".
Stars: Todd Armstrong, John Cairney, Nigel Green, Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 33
39. Mighty Joe Young: A Conversation with Ray Harryhausen and the Chiodo Brothers (2005 Video)
23 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo, Stephen Chiodo
Votes: 23
40. The Story of 'The Tortoise & the Hare' (2002)
TV-G | 12 min | Animation, Family, Short
The classic Ray Harryhausen tale that still proves "slow and steady" wins the race.
Directors: Ray Harryhausen, Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh | Star: Gary Owens
Votes: 167
41. The Sky Is Falling: Making 'the War of the Worlds' (2005 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short, Sci-Fi
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the 1953 sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds". Included are interviews with some of the cast and crew and unreleased footage from the film itself.
Stars: Robert Cornthwaite, Gene Barry, Jack Senter, Ann Robinson
Votes: 81
42. Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy (1991 Video)
75 min | History
Join "Mr. Science Fiction", Forrest J. Ackerman, on a star-studded romp through 75 years of classic sci-fi and fantasy film magic.
Director: Ray Ferry | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, John Agar, Rick Baker, Ray Bradbury
Votes: 13
43. A Conversation with Ray Harryhausen (2003)
11 min | Documentary, Short
Great interview with the late Ray Harryhausen-
Director: Benjamin Meade | Star: Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 8
44. Elf (2003)
PG | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel
Votes: 310,940 | Gross: $173.40M
45. The Puppetoon Movie (1987)
G | 79 min | Animation, Family
Salute to the revolutionary Oscar winning stop motion animated Puppetoons created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Gumby, Pokey and Arnie the Dinosaur host 12 of Pal's milestone ... See full summary »
Director: Arnold Leibovit | Stars: Paul Frees, Dal McKennon, Art Clokey, Dick Beals
Votes: 289
46. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 535
47. The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005 TV Movie)
301 min | Documentary
The top 100 family films, as voted for by the viewers.
Directors: Mark Murray, Helen Spencer | Stars: Bob Hoskins, Robert Abele, Richard Adams, Thelma Adams
Votes: 107
48. Special Collector's Edition (2010–2015)
9 min | Comedy, History
A Special Collector's Edition.
Stars: David Díaz, Luis Rodrigo, Gabriel Fernández-Gil, Daniel Retuerta
Votes: 106
49. An Unfathomable Friendship (2003 Video)
17 min | Documentary, Short
Science-fiction giants and lifelong friends Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury meet in front of a studio audience to relate anecdotes from their life and work together. Their shared love of ... See full summary »
Stars: Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen
Votes: 16
50. The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)
G | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Family
When a princess is shrunken by an evil wizard, Sinbad must undertake a quest to an island of monsters to cure her and prevent a war.
Director: Nathan Juran | Stars: Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Richard Eyer, Torin Thatcher
Votes: 14,777 | Gross: $6.98M