Post Mortem With Mick Garris

Post Mortem’s got nards! Writer / Director Fred Dekker is on the slab this week to talk everything from his beloved classics like Night of the Creeps and Monster Squad to his upcoming blockbuster, The Predator — plus so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Post Mortem lights The Black Flame Candle in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus! We’ve recorded special LIVE and in-studio interviews with Mick as he revisits this Halloween staple with many of the crew who helped bring his script to life — including composer John Debney, Production Designer William Sandell, Special Effects Make-Up Artist Tony Gardner and producer David Kirschner!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s The Fourth of July, and we’re kicking off summer with the 47 METERS DOWN sharkfest auteur, Johannes Roberts, as he takes us from his early work, like STORAGE 24 and THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR, to his latest horror romp, THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After taking the festival circuit and indie world by storm, writer/director Coralie Fargeat is on the slab to discuss her stylish and raw debut feature, REVENGE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The brilliant Master of Horror, Peter Medak, tells tales of his life in the Cinema, with what you want to know about THE CHANGELING, THE RULING CLASS, his relationship with Peter Sellers, stories of the Universal Backlot and a whole lot more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After being hailed for making one of the scariest movies of the year and taking the festival world by storm since Sundance, first-time writer/director Ari Aster is on the Post Mortem slab to discuss his journey making his acclaimed debut, HEREDITARY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Acclaimed writer / director Vincenzo Natali is on the slab to discuss his breakout festival darling CUBE, his ten year fight to bring SPLICE to the big screen and directing television hits like HANNIBAL, LOST IN SPACE, WESTWORLD and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 30 years, Mick Garris revisits Critters 2, his very first feature film as a writer / director, for a special anniversary edition of POST MORTEM, with the help of the Critter creators, special effects gurus The Chiodo Brothers (Killer Klowns From Outer Space), and horror icon Lin Shaye (Insidious)! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Japanese Horror Master Ryuhei Kitamura is on the Post Mortem slab to discuss his new Shudder release, Downrange, along with his cult classics Versus, Godzilla: Final Wars, Clive Barker’s Midnight Meat Train and his upcoming collaboration with Mick — Nightmare Cinema!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor, writer, director and producer, David Arquette is on the Post Mortem slab dissecting his life and career, from growing up in a family of performers, to working with Wes Craven on Scream, to stepping behind the camera for The Tripper, to acting in Mick's Riding the Bullet and so much MORE!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Horror legend Sean S. Cunningham spills his guts on Post Mortem, opening up on the origins of Last House on the Left, his relationship with Wes Craven, the creation of Friday the 13th and the legacy of Jason Voorhees!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

French filmmaker Alexandre Aja joins Post Mortem to discuss his family roots in the European film industry, his breakout feature High Tension, working with Wes Craven on The Hills Have Eyes and so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman spills his guts on how he broke into the business, found instant success with the SAW sequels, the challenges of remaking Mother’s Day and what it’s like chasing his own passions with Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Tension Experience and so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

POST MORTEM is back on its new home, The Blumhouse Podcast Network, with the legendary John Carpenter! Listen to Mick and John recount their decade long history, dissect John’s involvement in the upcoming Halloween sequel, his experience on the road touring, his upcoming projectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mick is joined this week by two of his closest friends in the horror film industry, directors BILL MALONE (FEAR DOT COM) and Tommy McLoughlin (FRIDAY THE 13th PART VI: JASON LIVES) to discuss their journeys creating macabre cinema. Join us for stories about the HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL remake, FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES, directing films outside the horror genre and KLAUS KINSKI~! Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMG and on Instagram at @PostMortemGramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The mind and vision behind PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, director/writer Oren Peli, joins Mick this week on the podcast to discuss the dark influences behind the creation of the hit horror franchise. Learn more about Oren's DIY approach to filmmaking, his experience developing ABC's THE RIVER and why he enjoys the editing process. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMG and on Instagram at @PostMortemGramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/Director Mike Dougherty (TRICK 'R TREAT, KRAMPUS) joins Mick this week for chat about being influenced by fairy tales, working on X-Men and Superman films with Bryan Singer, the struggle to get an anthology horror film made, behind the scenes of KRAMPUS and his love for Godzilla. Stick around for a bonus treat with Mick and his Q&A with the legendary director Dario Argento (SUSPIRIA, INFERNO) from this year's Beyond Fest (apologies for the audio quality) Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMG and on Instagram at @PostMortemGramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director and NIGHTMARE CINEMA contributor David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE, HARD CANDY) joins Mick on the podcast this week to discuss his entry into the horror genre through his music video and commercial work, fighting with the studio for a more mature film rating on 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, directing episodes of the HANNIBAL television show and how his NIGHTMARE CINEMA offering was a personal journey. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMG and on Instagram at @PostMortemGramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The founder and former CEO of New Line Cinema, Robert Shaye, joins Mick this week to discuss his incredible journey as a prolific film producer and distributor, having overseen such iconic films as NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, LORD OF THE RINGS and many more. Join us as Mick and Robert get into Robert's affinity with fantasy and science fiction, how the Lords of the Rings films came to be, Robert's own turns as a director and some unique details surrounding Mick's film for Robert, CRITTERS 2. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMG and on Instagram at @PostMortemGramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Mick pays tribute to good friend and true Master of Horror, Tobe Hooper, who passed away last month. Mick is joined by actors Caroline Williams ("Stretch") and Bill Moseley ("Chop-Top"), stars of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, to remember the macabre genius that Tobe shared with the world. Later in the show, Mick revisits his interview with Tobe for the FearNet version of POST MORTEM. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMG and on Instagram at @PostMortemGramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.