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American Scary (2006) -- American Scary is a look at the nation's tradition of horror hosting, from Zacherley to A. Ghastlee Ghoul. This is a preview of the section on Zacherley.
Queen of Blood (1966) -- Open-ended Trailer from American International Pictures
Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) -- The history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.
That Little Monster (1994) -- Surrealism has been a longstanding style of filmmaking ever since the 1920's. The German expressionalist films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu kick started a surrealist style that would be later embraced by such visionaries as Luis Buñuel and David Lynch. Paul Bunnell, who began short filmmaking in 1981 with The Visitant, is also a visual surrealist, although he has largely drifted under the radar of popular recognition.

That Little Monster is a stellar example of style and surrealism. Director Paul Bunnell has a real flair for visuals, and the film is full of lush black and white photography, with obscure camera angles and lengthy steadicam shots. This is a movie not about a story, but about its exposition; more like an exercise in how to tell a story, rather than telling the story itself.

The story may be slight, but its presentation is truly accomplished and masterful. In a time when quick cut editing and conventional aesthetic presentations have become the norm, That Little Monster is a refreshing cinematic experience. Bunnell is a dazzling visionary, and the pictures of his film speak for themselves. Don't miss this little seen gem!
The Creep (2001) -- THE CREEP ia a dark, retro, b/w horror-comedy about an anti-social loser who lives in an underground lair on the edge of town and only comes out at night, usually to cause as much mischief as he can before returning home. The police become involved..

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Overview

Date of Death:
4 December 2008, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Trivia:
Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series... more
STARmeter: ?
Down 18% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
3 wins more
NewsDesk:
(79 articles)
A Very Cunning Plan, Indeed
 (From doorQ.com. 1 November 2009, 11:08 AM, PST)

Monsterpalooza Set to Invade Burbank Again Next April
 (From Dread Central. 30 September 2009, 2:34 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Forest J Ackerman | Forrest J. Ackerman | Forrest Ackerman | Forry Ackerman

Filmography

Actor:
  1. The Dead Undead (2009) .... Wheelchair ZomVamp
  2. Scarlet Moon (2006) .... The General
  3. The Boneyard Collection (2006) .... Dr. Acula
  4. The Scorned (2005) (TV) (uncredited) .... Man In Wheelchair
  5. The Naked Monster (2005) .... Flustered Man
  6. Skinned Deep (2004) .... Forrey
  7. The Creep (2001) .... The Host
  8. The Double-D Avenger (2001) (V) .... Museum Caretaker
  9. The Vampire Hunters Club (2001) (V) .... Forry
  10. SadoMannequin (2001) .... Dr. Acula

  11. Future War (1997) (V) .... Park Victim
  12. Vampirella (1996) (V) (uncredited) .... Club Patron
  13. Dinosaur Valley Girls (1996) .... Acker-Man on the street
  14. Bikini Drive-In (1995) .... Man With Insect Repellent
  15. Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfolds (1995) .... Dracula
    ... aka Attack of the 60 foot Centerfold (USA: DVD title)
  16. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) (uncredited) .... Bar Patron
  17. That Little Monster (1994) .... Edward Van Groan
  18. Ceremony (1994) .... Sylvia's father
  19. Innocent Blood (1992) .... Stolen Car Man
    ... aka A French Vampire in America
  20. Braindead (1992) .... Forry
    ... aka Dead Alive (USA)
    ... aka Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
  21. Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991) .... Judge Rhinehole
  22. Hard to Die (1990) .... Dr. Ed Newton
    ... aka Sorority House Massacre 3 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Tower of Terror
  23. My Lovely Monster (1990) .... The Master

  24. Transylvania Twist (1989) .... Funeral Director
  25. My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) (uncredited)
    ... aka My Mum's a Werewolf (UK)
  26. The Laughing Dead (1989) .... Corpse #1
  27. The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988) .... Mustached Man at Garage Sale
  28. Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) .... Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
    ... aka Revenge of the Living Dead (USA: promotional title)
  29. Curse of the Queerwolf (1988) .... Mr. Richardson
  30. Evil Spawn (1987) .... Pool Man
    ... aka Alien Within
    ... aka Alive by Night
    ... aka Deadly Sting
    ... aka Metamorphosis (Australia: video title)
  31. Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) .... U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
  32. Scalps (1983) .... Prof. Trentwood
  33. Thriller (1983) (TV) (uncredited) .... Man in Theater
    ... aka Michael Jackson's Thriller (USA: complete title)
  34. The Aftermath (1982) (as Forrest J. Ackerman) .... The Curator
    ... aka Nuclear Aftermath (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombie Aftermath (UK: video title)
  35. The Howling (1981) (uncredited) .... Bookstore Customer

  36. The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) (as Forrest J. Ackerman) .... Jurist (segment "Courtroom")
  37. King Kong (1976) (uncredited) .... Fleeing Extra in Crowd
  38. Hollywood Boulevard (1976) (uncredited) .... Party Guest
  39. Schlock (1973) .... Man in cinema
    ... aka The Banana Monster
  40. Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971) (as Forest J Ackerman) .... Dr. Beaumont
    ... aka Blood of Frankenstein
    ... aka Satan's Bloody Freaks
    ... aka Teenage Dracula
    ... aka The Blood Seekers
    ... aka The Revenge of Dracula
  41. Equinox (1970) (voice) (uncredited) .... Doctor on tape recorder
    ... aka The Beast (USA: video title)
    ... aka The Equinox... A Journey Into the Supernatural (USA: restored version)

  42. The Power (1968) (uncredited)
  43. Queen of Blood (1966) (as Forrest Ackerman) .... Farraday's aide
    ... aka Planet of Blood
    ... aka Planet of Terror
    ... aka Planet of Vampires
    ... aka The Green Woman
  44. The Time Travelers (1964) .... Square-frame technician
    ... aka Depths of the Unknown
    ... aka The Return of the Time Traveler
    ... aka The Return of the Time Travelers
    ... aka This Time Tomorrow
    ... aka Time Trap

  45. The Winner's Circle (1948) (uncredited) .... Man in Crowd
  46. The Farmer's Daughter (1947) (uncredited) .... Audience Extra at Finley Rally
  47. Hey, Rookie (1944) (uncredited) .... Sgt. Ack-Ack
Writer:
  1. Vampirella (1996) (V) (comic book)
  2. Letter to an Angel (1996) (V) (story)
  3. Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy (1991) (V) (writer)
    ... aka Forrest J. Ackerman's Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction & Fantasy (USA: complete title)
  4. My Lovely Monster (1990) (additional dialogue)

  5. Filmgore (1983) (V) (writer)

  6. Mad Monster Party? (1967) (uncredited)
    ... aka Mad Monsters Party?
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. CreepTales (2004) (V) (creative consultant)

  2. Dinosaur Movies (1993) (V) (original movie models courtesy of)

  3. Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971) (technical advisor) (as Forest J Ackerman)
    ... aka Blood of Frankenstein
    ... aka Satan's Bloody Freaks
    ... aka Teenage Dracula
    ... aka The Blood Seekers
    ... aka The Revenge of Dracula

  4. The Wizard of Mars (1965) (technical advisor)
    ... aka Alien Massacre (USA: video title)
    ... aka Horrors of the Red Planet (USA: video title)
    ... aka Journey Into the Unknown

  5. The Beast with a Million Eyes (1955) (spaceship string-puller)
    ... aka The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes
Producer:
  1. Vampirella (1996) (V) (associate producer)
Thanks:
  1. 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (2010) (special thanks)
    ... aka 2001 Maniacs: The Sequel (USA: alternative title)

  2. He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008) (V) (special thanks)
  3. Can't Stop the Rock (2007) (V) (special thanks)
  4. The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) (special thanks)
  5. 2001 Maniacs (2005) (special thanks)
  6. "Behind the Screen with John Burke" (special thanks) (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka AMC's Behind the Screen with John Burke (USA: complete title)
        - Episode dated 29 October 2000 (2000) TV episode (special thanks)

  7. Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998) (TV) (acknowledgment: props and merchandise courtesy of)
  8. The Necro Files (1997) (thanks)
  9. The Interactive History of Frankenstein (1995) (VG) (special thanks)
  10. The War of the Worlds: Great Books (1994) (V) (special thanks)

  11. My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) (special thanks) (as Forrest Ackerman)
    ... aka My Mum's a Werewolf (UK)
  12. Monster in the Closet (1986) (special thanks)
  13. The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1985) (grateful acknowledgment)
  14. The Howling (1981) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Red Velvet (2009) .... Himself
  2. Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) .... Himself
  3. Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) .... Himself
  4. Vampira: The Movie (2006) (V) .... Himself
  5. Goolians (2006) (V) .... Himself
  6. American Scary (2006) .... Himself
  7. Working with a Master: John Landis (2006) (V) .... Himself
  8. Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  9. The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) .... Himself
  10. The Undying Monsters! (2006) .... Himself
  11. The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) (V) .... Himself
  12. H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction (2005) (V) .... Himself
  13. Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  14. Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005) .... Himself
  15. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) (V)
  16. Finding the Future: A Science Fiction Conversation (2004) (V) .... Himself
  17. The Making of 'The Double-D Avenger' (2004) (V)
  18. Monsterama: The Ackermonster (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  19. Monsterama: Basil Gogos (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  20. My Life with Count Dracula (2003) .... Himself
  21. Norwegian Actresses in Hollywood (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  22. Jules Verne & Walt Disney: Explorers of the Imagination (2003) (V) (as Forrest J. Ackerman) .... Himself - Collector/Editor
  23. Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003) .... Himself
  24. Big, Fat and Tacky: A Trip to Karloffornia (2003) .... Himself
  25. Rewind America (2001) .... Himself
  26. "Chiller Cinema" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - The King of Bad Movies (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  27. Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001) .... Himself
  28. Polish Vampire: Behind the Fangs (2001) (V) .... Narrator
  29. "E! Mysteries & Scandals" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Lon Chaney Sr. and Jr. (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "Behind the Screen with John Burke" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka AMC's Behind the Screen with John Burke (USA: complete title)
        - Episode dated 29 October 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  31. Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  32. Keepers of the Frame (1999) .... Himself
  33. Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  34. Universal Horror (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  35. Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard (1997) (TV) (as Forry Ackerman) .... Himself
  36. Hollywood Aliens & Monsters (1997) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka To the Galaxy and Beyond with Mark Hamill (USA: new title)
  37. Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997) .... Himself
    ... aka Les deniers du culte (France: TV title)
  38. Letter to an Angel (1996) (V) .... Himself/Storyteller
  39. Hollywood Goes Ape! (1994) .... Himself
  40. Dinosaur Movies (1993) (V) .... Himself
  41. Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) .... Himself
  42. Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka The Ed Wood Story: The Plan 9 Companion (reissue title)
  43. Shock Cinema Vol. 2 (1991) (V) .... Himself
  44. Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy (1991) (V) .... Himself/Host
    ... aka Forrest J. Ackerman's Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction & Fantasy (USA: complete title)
  45. The Horror Hall of Fame (1990) (TV) .... Himself - Inductee

  46. Mr. Science Fiction's Fantastic Universe (1988) .... Himself
  47. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) (V) (as Forry Ackerman) .... Himself
  48. Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles (1987) .... Himself
  49. Drive-In Madness! (1987) .... Himself
    ... aka Screen Scaries (USA: video title)
  50. Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) (V) .... Himself
  51. Lugosi: The Forgotten King (1985) (TV) .... Himself/Host/Narrator
    ... aka Bela Lugosi: The Forgotten King (USA: video box title)
  52. The History of the SF Film (1982) (TV) .... Guest

  53. The Homestretch (1947) (uncredited) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Video on Trial"
        - Episode #2.1 (2006) TV episode .... Zombie
  2. Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003) (V) .... Cinema audience member (segment "Thriller")
  3. "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater"
        - Episode dated 8 October 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Dr. Ed Newton


Additional Details

Other Works:
Deadlines From Karloffornia; A Column by Forrest J. Ackerman, Published in Cult Movies #17, 1996, Pg. 66 more
Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 2 Interviews | 10 Articles more

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