Post Mortem with Mick Garris

On this week's show, Mick sits down with Freddy Krueger himself, actor Robert Englund (NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), to remember one of the most influential horror film writer/directors of all time, Wes Craven. Later in the show, Mick revisits his 2010 interview with Wes Craven for the FearNet version of POST MORTEM. Join us for stories of Wes's visionary approach to the horror genre as well as his dry sense of humor as we celebrate his incredible career and body of work. 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.

Prolific character actor Jeffrey Combs, best known for his portrayal of Dr. Herbert West in THE RE-ANIMATOR films, joins the podcast this week as Mick's first-ever non-director guest. Jeffrey discusses his approach to his bevy of memorable roles in genre film and television, his idyllic California upbringing, the unique world of voice-over acting, his passion for portraying Edgar Allen Poe and of course, his time working with director (and former guest) Stuart Gordon on THE RE-ANIMATOR! 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 Flanagan (OCULUS, BEFORE I WAKE) sits down with Mick this week on the podcast to discuss his obsession with Stephen King that led him to take on the much-coveted and very challenging task of adapting King's GERALD'S GAME. Also, Mike shares his cinematic influences, his path from reality show editor to horror auteur and what's in store for his version of THE HAUNTING on Netflix. 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 multi-faceted Tom Holland (FRIGHT NIGHT, CHILD'S PLAY, THINNER) sits down with Mick to discuss his journey from actor to screenwriter to feature film director. Also, Tom shares his experiences of working on Stephen King adaptations, embedding himself in the Golden Age of Hollywood and having to film a psychopathic toy doll. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Mick welcomes director, screenwriter and cinematographer Ernest Dickerson (TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, DEXTER, SURVIVING THE GAME) to share his macabre influences in cinema as well as his unique path he's had as a filmmaker, working on films with Spike Lee and John Sayles, casting Tupac Shakur in the film JUICE and shooting music videos for Bruce Springsteen. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director / screenwriter Neil Marshall (DOG SOLDIERS, THE DESCENT) joins Mick on the podcast this week to recall his horror influences growing up in the United Kingdom in the age of video nasties, why editing is so important to the creative process, the creepy production design of THE DESCENT, which classic Universal Studios monster he'd love to create a film for and what its like to direct some of the most iconic episodes of GAME OF THRONES. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The revered horror auteur Stuart Gordon (THE RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND) joins Mick this week on the podcast. Stuart and Mick discuss Stuart's beginnings in theatre; working on films with such creative forces as Ray Bradbury, Anthony Perkins, and Roald Dahl; how he almost directed HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS; memories of THE TINGLER and his dream Lovecraft project. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mick welcomes writer/director Bryan Fuller to the show to discuss the success Bryan has had bringing horror to the small screen with HANNIBAL and now, AMERICAN GODS. Bryan shares his origins as a diligent Star Trek fan, his love for EVIL DEAD II and APRIL FOOLS DAY (1986), where HANNIBAL was headed and an update on AMAZING STORIES. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary director/writer/producer Roger Corman joins Mick for a live edition of Post Mortem from the Overlook Film Festival in Oregon in front of a standing-room only audience. Join Mick as he chats with Roger, offering tales and wisdom from over sixty years of filmmaking including his thoughts on the remakes of his films, how he would describe a Roger Corman picture to a stranger and the lost concept of the drive-in arthouse film opening. Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director/writer Don Coscarelli, the mind behind the enduring PHANTASM horror franchise, joins Mick this episode to discuss his unique history as a teenage filmmaker, the creation process behind PHANTASM including when Don first met the Tall Man as well as some practical SFX tricks! Also, Don shares his experience working with Stephen King and gives an update on BUBBA NOSFERATU! Follow Mick and the podcast on Twitter at @PostMortemMGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.