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1. Svengoolie (1995– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
An anthology of horror movies, named for its host, who introduces each movie, provides background info on the movie, and performs skits and jokes during intermissions.
Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Bill Leff
Votes: 1,035
2. Monster Kid Home Movies (2005 Video)
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A compilation of horror and monster themed amateur productions made during childhood or their teen years by Bob Burns, Frank Dietz, Robert Tinnell and others, including a number of future non-professionals.
Directors: David Conover, David Raines, Robert Tinnell | Stars: Bob Burns, David Colton, Frank Dietz, Kerry Gammill
Votes: 52
3. Dreams Within a Dream: The Classic Cinema of Edgar Allan Poe (2019 Video)
56 min | Documentary
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Doug Bradley, Lon Chaney, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi
Votes: 14
4. This Island Earth: 2 1/2 Years in the Making (2013 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short
An extensive documentary highlighting the making of 'THIS ISLAND EARTH'.
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Larry Blamire, Bob Burns, Joe Dante, C. Courtney Joyner
Votes: 15
5. Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula (1997)
Unrated | 55 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary on the life and career of Bela Lugosi.
Director: Gary D. Rhodes | Stars: Robert Clarke, Louise Currie, Frank J. Dello Stritto, Dwight David Frye
Votes: 105
6. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
30 min | Documentary
Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
Stars: A.J. Benza, A.C. Lyles, Marc Wanamaker, Bob Thomas
Votes: 317
7. The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006 Video)
118 min | Documentary, Fantasy, Horror
A look behind the scenes at Cortlandt Hull's "The Witch's Dungeon," a movie-themed Halloween attraction in Bristol, Connecticut -- now the longest-running show of its type in the United States.
Director: Dennis Vincent | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Karen Allen, Ricou Browning, Bob Burns
Votes: 34
8. The Aurora Monsters: The Model Craze That Gripped the World (2010)
Unrated | 104 min | Documentary, Fantasy, Horror
A tribute to "The Aurora Monster Kits", and the talented people responsible for bringing them to life during the"Monster Craze" of the 1960s. Join legendary horror host "Zacherley" and ... See full summary »
Directors: Cortlandt Hull, Dennis Vincent | Stars: John Zacherle, James Bama, Ray Meyers, Daniel Roebuck
Votes: 16
9. Svengoolie Uncrypted (2022 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Reminiscing of actor Rich Koz in the role of Son of Svengoolie and later Svengollie.
Stars: Mark Hamill, Warner Todd Huston, Doug Jones, Nanette Keir
Votes: 19
10.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Demons
(1996)
Unrated | 24 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at films focusing on the devil and demons.
Stars: Dana Andrews, Peter Atkins, James Bernard, John Carpenter
Votes: 49
11.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Susan Cabot
(2000)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Susan Cabot, Roger Corman, Kathleen Hughes
Votes: 12
12. It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A 60-minute salute to American International Pictures. Entertainment lawyer Samuel Z. Arkoff founded AIP (then called American Releasing Corporation) on a $3000 loan in 1954 with his ... See full summary »
Directors: Eamon Harrington, John Watkin | Stars: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Peter Bogdanovich, Bob Burns, Herman Cohen
Votes: 93
13. Wit's End (2005)
Unrated | Comedy
Frank Buckley (Darryl Cox) is a college professor whose tenure is threatened by a female student. His unstable friend Milburn (Mike Waugh) talks him into an extreme solution to his problem that sends him on a surreal odyssey.
Director: Gary D. Rhodes | Stars: Udo Kier, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Angie Bolling, Rue McClanahan
Votes: 22
14.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Aliens
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at portrayals of aliens in horror films from the 1950s to the early 1980s.
Stars: William Alland, Peter Atkins, James Bernard, Ray Bradbury
Votes: 45
15.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
Fiend Without a Face
(2021)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf
Votes: 20
16. Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011)
R | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.
Director: Alex Stapleton | Stars: Roger Corman, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Paul W.S. Anderson
Votes: 2,674 | Gross: $0.01M
17. 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: 497
18. Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012)
Not Rated | 137 min | Documentary, Action, Crime
A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Malloy | Stars: Franco Nero, John Saxon, Henry Silva, Antonio Sabato
Votes: 468
19. Corridor Gossip (2007 Video)
15 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the 1958 horror film "Corridors of Blood" is discussed by star Francis Matthews and director Robert Day.
Stars: Robert Day, Francis Matthews, Boris Karloff
Votes: 24
20. Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, John Badham, Diane Baker, Sidney D. Balkin
Votes: 685
21. Haunted Memories (2007 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
The making of the 1958 horror film "The Haunted Strangler" is discussed by stars Jean Kent and Vera Day, writer Jan Read and director Robert Day.
Stars: Robert Day, Vera Day, Boris Karloff, Jean Kent
Votes: 21
22. Bob Burns' Hollywood Halloween (2009 Video)
Documentary
Director: Lindsey Keith Jackson | Stars: Rick Baker, Bob Burns, Kathy Burns, Frank Darabont
Votes: 17
23.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Mutants
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
A look at horror films based on mutants, such as the Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Abominable Snowman.
Stars: John Agar, William Alland, John Carradine, Michael Carreras
Votes: 40
24.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Bela Lugosi
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at the life and career of Bela Lugosi most famous for his performances as Dracula.
Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Carroll Borland, John Carradine, Mark Gilman Jr.
Votes: 40
25.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Boris Karloff
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at the life and career of Boris Karloff most famous for his performances as Frankenstein.
Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Turhan Bey, Roger Corman, Hugh Hefner
Votes: 42
26. Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (2007 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 77 min | Documentary
Martin Scorsese narrates this tribute to Val Lewton, the producer of a series of memorable low-budget horror films for RKO Studios. Raised by his mother and his aunt, his films often ... See full summary »
Director: Kent Jones | Stars: Martin Scorsese, Orson Welles, Val E. Lewton, Alexander Nemerov
Votes: 699
27.
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
28.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
100 Years of Horror: Gory Gimmicks
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror examines the myriad of gimmicks used to enhance terror in horror films including Technicolor, 3-D, insurance, and electrical shocks.
Stars: William Alland, John Carpenter, Roger Corman, Joe Dante
Votes: 47
29.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Werewolves
(1996)
Unrated | 24 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror examines the history of the werewolf film focusing on the work of Long Chaney, Jr. and Michael Landon.
Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Michael F. Blake, Gary Chaney, Richard Denning
Votes: 47
30.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Witches
(1996)
Unrated | 23 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at cinematic portrayals of witchcraft and paganism.
Stars: Roger Corman, Gordon Hessler, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price
Votes: 36
31. Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992 Video)
111 min | Documentary
A documentary detailing the making of the infamous "Plan 9 From Outer Space," and interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers about the film and its creator, Edward D. Wood Jr.
Director: Mark Patrick Carducci | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Carl Anthony, Stephen C. Apostolof, Bobbie Bresee
Votes: 367
32. Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005 Video)
53 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: James Cromwell, William Friedkin, Steve Jones, Steve Haberman
Votes: 296
33. Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal! (2013 Video)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Tom Weaver, Dana M. Reemes, C. Courtney Joyner, Ted Newsom
Votes: 26
34. Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr. (2010 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
The rise and fall of Lon Chaney Jr. and the monsters he portrayed, especially his most recognized role as the Wolf Man, and the ongoing struggle between following in his father's footsteps and creating his own name for himself.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Gregory W. Mank, Kim Newman, Kerry Gammill, Steve Haberman
Votes: 65
35. A Good Game--Karloff & Lugosi at Universal -- Part One -- The Black Cat (2019 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
Classic horror film experts Greg Mank and Gary Rhodes discuss the Karloff-Lugosi starrer "The Black Cat" (1934).
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Gregory W. Mank, Gary D. Rhodes
Votes: 9
36. The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' (2013 Video)
31 min | Documentary, Short
Retrospective documentary on the making of Gorgo (1961).
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: C. Courtney Joyner, Ted Newsom, Bob Burns, Douglas Adamsson
Votes: 14
37.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Baron Frankenstein
(1996)
Unrated | 24 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at the Frankenstein franchise after 1950 and focuses on different interpretations of the Baron and his creation.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Veronica Carlson, Hazel Court, Richard E. Cunha
Votes: 48
38.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Girl Ghouls
(1996)
Unrated | 24 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at female antagonists in horror films.
Stars: Christopher Lee, Roger Corman, Robert Cornthwaite, Hazel Court
Votes: 53
39.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Zombies
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror takes a look into history of the undead in cinema.
Stars: John Agar, Turhan Bey, Richard Denning, Michael Gavin
Votes: 43
40.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Frankenstein's Friends
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
Examination of the classic films based on Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'. It focuses on portrayals of the monster by Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, and Glenn Strange.
Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Michael F. Blake, Colin Clive, Robert De Niro
Votes: 39
41.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Ghosts
(1996)
Unrated | 24 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror takes a close look at movies about ghosts, haunted houses, and the paranormal.
Stars: Turhan Bey, Ray Bradbury, Roger Corman, Richard Denning
Votes: 35
42. Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2002 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short
Hosted by film historian David J. Skal, this in-depth documentary examines the 50-year Creature phenomenon and revisits the production of the classic movie and its sequels.
Director: David J. Skal | Stars: David J. Skal, David J. Schow, Ben Chapman, Julie Adams
Votes: 202
43. It Was a Colossal Teenage Movie Machine: The American International Pictures Story (2015 Video)
92 min | Documentary
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Lou Arkoff, Larry Bishop, David Colton, Roger Corman
Votes: 14
44. Citizen Wood: Making the Bride, Unmaking the Legend (2010 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Daniel Griffith | Stars: Larry Blamire, Richard Gordon, Joel Hodgson, Tor Johnson
Votes: 7
45.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Man-Made Monsters
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror examines movies featuring man-made monsters like the Fly and the Golem.
Stars: Edward Bernds, John Carradine, Roger Corman, Michael Curtis
Votes: 39
46.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Phantoms
(1996)
Unrated | 24 min | Documentary, Horror
A look at films based on the Phantom of the Opera and the Invisible Man.
Stars: Turhan Bey, Michael F. Blake, Lon Chaney Jr., Gary Chaney
Votes: 30
47. Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen (2004)
77 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary about the "King of B-Movies", Edgar G. Ulmer. It includes interviews with well-known filmmakers Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, Wim Wenders, Joe Dante, and Ulmers's daughter, Arianne Ulmer.
Director: Michael Palm | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Christian Cargnelli, John Carradine, Robert Clarke
Votes: 239
48. The Road to Dracula (1999 Video)
35 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the history of the infamous vampire Dracula, and how the original 1931 film came to be.
Director: David J. Skal | Stars: Carla Laemmle, Clive Barker, Bob Madison, David J. Skal
Votes: 415
49. Lugosi, the Dark Prince (2006 Video)
36 min | Documentary, Short
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Gregory W. Mank, Joe Dante, Steve Haberman, Peter Atkins
Votes: 118
50.
100 Years of Horror (1996)
Episode:
Blood-Drinking Beings
(1996)
Unrated | 25 min | Documentary, Horror
100 Years of Horror looks at vampires and other blood-sucking creatures.
Stars: Roy Ward Baker, Roger Corman, Robert Cornthwaite, Christopher Lee
Votes: 55