John Landis Movies

In Los Angeles, on Halloween night, a hitman tries to transport a corpse in plain sight, but people he stumbles upon on the street, believing that...

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie...

A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid...

Nick Pearson is a life-long bachelor who is finally settling down. On the brink of his wedding he is surprised to find he has a 13 year old son who...

There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray...

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early...

Interviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential and studied filmmakers in the...

The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero,...

An exploration of how the once taboo art form has become socially acceptable.

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...

A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar,"...

A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.

Get to know some of Hollywood's most talented character actors, who have supported leading roles in films for decades. Some have even gone on to...

In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, and...

A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The...

Documentary about the making of Animal House

A former mental patient's repressed anger reaches the boiling point, leading him to embark on a mission of revenge against the thugs who once...

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe...

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.