Joe Dante
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Known For:Directing
Birthday:1946-11-28
Place of Birth:Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World....
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999)
Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."
The Silence of the Hams (1994)
The federal agent Joe Dee Foster is currently investigating a serial killer, helped by doctor Animal who is isolated in a maximum security jail.
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror...
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling' (1981)
Making-of featurette for 'The Howling' (1981)
Cannonball (1976)
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which...
Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)
A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach...
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021)
Explore the independent horror film scene that Florida has been vigorously pumping out since the invention of film. Jam-packed with Interviews,...
Piranha (1978)
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidently released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Blast Vegas (2013)
Thieving Spring Breakers steal an ancient relic that unleashes a disastrous curse upon Las Vegas.
Innerspace (1987)
Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Accidentally injected into a neurotic hypochondriac,...
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004)
Film noir, which enjoyed particular success in the 1930s and 1940s, is probably the most profound genre of classic Hollywood cinema. Eckhart Schmidt...
The Fear is Real (2018)
In this program, directors Larry Cohen (Special Effects) and Joe Dante recall their first experiences with Invasion of the Body Snatchers and discuss...
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994)
Explore the most legendary horror studio of all time with this fascinating, frightening journey hosted by terror titans Christopher Lee and Peter...
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010)
A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
A Midwestern ingenue arrives in Hollywood to try her luck as an actress. An incompetent agent hooks her up with a production company which...
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005)
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe...
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film (2014)
A Short Doc About the Short Form & Anthologies
American Grindhouse (2011)
This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S....
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! (2020)
Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, including sketches, clips from the shorts, and...
The Butterfly Room (2012)
A reclusive and butterfly-obsessed elderly lady suffering from bipolar disorder develops a disturbing relationship with a mysterious but seemingly...
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema (2021)
Documentary on the life of legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, often referred to as the "Pope of Pop Cinema"
Sharksploitation (2024)
The ultimate deep dive into the world of shark cinema: filmmakers, critics, scholars and conservationists explore the weird, wild cinematic legacy of...
Trailer War (2012)
Unleashed from the vaults of the Alamo Drafthouse, a meticulous selection of the best, strangest and most amazing coming attraction trailers in the...
24×36 (2016)
A documentary exploring the birth, death and resurrection of illustrated movie poster art. Through interviews with a number of key art personalities...
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo....
The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992)
Documentary on animator Chuck Jones.
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006)
A short documentary about Robby the Robot.
Monsterland (2009)
A journey through time and history of diverse monster types, from the latex monster in devastated postwar Japan to aliens and serial murderers.
Razzennest (2022)
South African enfant terrible filmmaker and artiste-cineaste Manus Oosthuizen meets with Rotten Tomatoes-approved indie film critic Babette...
Cinerama Adventure (2002)
A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry...
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024)
Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military,...
The Creeps (1970)
Two American teenagers prepare to celebrate at the Monsterfest event at the Vuokatti Ski Center in Finland, but the celebration takes a surprising...
Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror (2014)
In the late sixties, Spanish cinema began to produce a huge amount of horror genre films: international markets were opened, the production was...
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978)
Documentary examining the life and career of producer/director Roger Corman. Clips from his films and interviews with actors and crew members who...
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street (2015)
The story behind the rise and fall of New York's 42nd Street. The cinemas, the films, the people, the crime and the rebirth of the block as "New 42nd...
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001)
A 60-minute salute to American International Pictures. Entertainment lawyer Samuel Z. Arkoff founded AIP (then called American Releasing Corporation)...
That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Documentary about veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose career in and outside of Hollywood has spanned almost 200 films across six decades,...
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (2005)
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010)
A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.
Direct Your Own Damn Movie! (2009)
Legendary director Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, reveals 40 years worth of maverick cinematic...
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with...
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen (2004)
Documentary on the life and work of B-movie filmmaker Edgar G. Ulmer, spanning from his early life to his last film.
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen (1970)
The documentary explores the enigma of actress and artist Mary Woronov and chronicles her colorful career trajectory as a ground breaking female...
Out of Print (2014)
A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a...
There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The 'Burbs (2014)
An in depth look at the making of The 'Burbs, from High Rising Productions. This feature-length documentary includes interviews with director Joe...
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie (2012)
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.
Hitchcocked! (2006)
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992)
A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers...
Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction (2022)
The story of the making of Soylent Green, a masterpiece of social science fiction, released in 1973. Directed by Richard Fleischer and starring...
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022)
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, from 1931 to 1969, exploring films such as The...
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs (1999)
A tribute to stopmotion supremo and special effects genius extraordinaire Ray Harryhausen, the man behind some of cinema's greatest fantasy films -...
The Reality Trip (1970)
Documentary celebrating the centenary of cinema which looks at how technological innovations - from widescreen to 3D, Cinerama to Showscan and IMAX -...
Tales of Halloween (2015)
Ten stories from horror's top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban...
Making The Earth Stand Still (2001)
A documentary about the 1951 sci-fi film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," featuring clips from the film and interviews with some of the cast and crew...
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986)
Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a showman who profoundly shaped the art of motion...
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness (2007)
A look at the horror movies of the 1980's.
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011)
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! is a tinsel-filled journey through the most iconic holiday films of all time, including perennial favorites...
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)
The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and...
The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil (2012)
The shocking true story behind the making of Hammer Films notorious vampire saga.
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)
A look at Hammer’s progression from a back off in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The company,...
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000)
Director Garry S. Grant’s insightful documentary celebrates the work and legacy of auteur filmmaker Mario Bava, the grand master of Italian...
Long Live the King (2016)
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since...
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy (2016)
An in-depth look at the hidden meanings and blistering truth buried within Ed Wood's PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, which has long been considered the...
Corman's World (2011)
A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film...
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2018)
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar,"...
The Hatching of Spider Baby (2007)
Documentary focusing on Jack Hill's classic film, Spider Baby. Featured on the new Special Edition DVD.
Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein (2007)
The composer of ‘The Terror’ and ‘Attack of the 50 Foot Woman’ among others is remembered by Harlene Stein, Jack Hill,...
Eating Raoul (1982)
A relatively boring Los Angeles couple discover a bizarre, if not murderous way to get funding for opening a restaurant.
Welcome to Werewolfland (2004)
Documentary about the making of "The Howling".
Mario Bava: Operazione paura (2004)
Mario Bava Operazione Paura", hosted by Joe Dante, is an hommage of the Master of the Terror, the italian director Mario Bava
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years (2018)
The untold story of Hammer at Warner Bros, and the relationship that produced some of the British company's finest films.
Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010)
In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any...
Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter (2009)
Lucio Fulci documentary
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry (2010)
King of Horror, legendary actor, scriptwriter and director, Paul Naschy is regarded as the Spanish Lon Chaney and the most prolific filmmaker...
Sad Hill Unearthed (2018)
Province of Burgos, northern Spain, October 2015. A group of fans undertake the titanic task of restoring the location of the last scene of The Good,...
To Be... A Film Favorite (2012)
In this video piece, director Joe Dante discusses To Be or Not to Be, the era it was made in, and its tone and message.
In Search of Darkness (2019)
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact...
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his...
In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artist who made them and by those who...
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (2019)
A newly produced, feature-length documentary by filmmaker Daniel Griffith, featuring interviews with John Landis, David Naughton, Joe Dante and more
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters (2019)
An in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in...
Sleepwalkers (1992)
Charles Brady and his mother, Mary, are the last of a dying breed whose needs are not of this world. They are Sleepwalkers - able to stay alive only...
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray...
Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School (2019)
Retrospective documentary about Rock 'N' Roll High School.
A Century of Cinema (1994)
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
Love, Antosha (2019)
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his...
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)
Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! (2013)
Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".
Oscar (1991)
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite...
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (2000)
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most...
A Fuller Life (2013)
Friends and admirers of iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller read from his memoirs in this unconventional documentary directed by Fuller's only...
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration...
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)
The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the second volume of Time Warp. Includes groundbreaking...
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020)
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that...
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of...
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin (2005)
A documentary about Frank Tashlin's cartoons.
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated...
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006)
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.
The Perfect Scary Movie (2005)
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’ (2003)
Documentary featuring director Joe Dante, screenwriter John Sayles, producer Mike Finnell, stars Dee Wallace Stone, Dick Miller, Robert Picardo, and...
Tales of the Uncanny (2020)
A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.
From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures (2014)
Chris Walas and Howie Mandel, the voice of Gizmo, describe the laborious development of Gizmo and the Gremlins and the painstaking work required to...
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (2014)
This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven...
Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War! (2005)
A Documentary about the Looney Tunes war cartoons
Karloff: The Gentle Monster (2006)
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Boris Karloff.
Lugosi: The Dark Prince (2006)
Film historians, and producer Richard Gordon, talk about the horror movie career of cult star Bela Lugosi.
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009)
A 100 year history of the development of movie marketing, reflecting technical improvements, audience taste and cultural sensibilities.
Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011)
When it comes to producing, no one speaks with more authority than Lloyd Kaufman creator of The Toxic Avenger and founder of the longest-running...
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...
Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White (2005)
Documentary short about the black & white Looney Tunes cartoons
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director (1970)
A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight...
The Future of Fear (2011)
Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film...
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994)
Eerie, Indiana (1991)
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)
Featuring interviews, film clips, and production stills, this miniseries explores what went into the making of most bone-chilling moments in...
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
In this Shudder Original series, master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments of the greatest horror films...
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow (2022)
Join trailblazing producer, director, best-selling author and B-movie mogul Charles Band as he invites you into his weird world.
The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact...
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Great Performances (1971)
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular...
Great Performances (1970)
In this cult parody of cop dramas, replete with farce and sight gags, Lieutenant Frank Drebin and his fellow officers from Police Squad bungle their...
Great Performances (1970)
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
Great Performances (1970)
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two...
Great Performances (1970)
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg...
Great Performances (1970)
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
Great Performances (1970)
Horror anthology series, with each episode comprising two half-hour stories dealing with themes of the supernatural or simply the dark side of human...
Great Performances (1970)
Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators".
Great Performances (1970)
Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0)....
Great Performances (1970)
20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent...
Great Performances (1970)
When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening,...
Great Performances (1970)
Johnny Splatter accumulated as many hit records as he did enemies on his climb up the fame ladder. His sudden death, ruled a suicide, brings a small...
Great Performances (1970)
The adventures of Joanna Beauchamp and her two adult daughters Freya and Ingrid -- both of whom unknowingly are their family's next generation of...
Great Performances (1970)
Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.
Great Performances (1970)
Rebel Highway was a short-lived revival of American International Pictures created and produced by Lou Arkoff, the son of Samuel Z. Arkoff and Debra...
Great Performances (1970)
A series of dramas inspired by famous paintings.
Great Performances (1970)
The Second Civil War is a satirical/comedy film made for the HBO cable television network and first shown on March 15, 1997. Directed by Joe Dante,...