John Landis
Popularity:5.705
Known For:Directing
Birthday:1950-08-03
Place of Birth:Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Also Known As:존 랜디스
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
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,...
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.
Into the Night (1985)
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
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...
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
A series of loosely connected skits that spoof news programs, commercials, porno films, kung-fu films, disaster films, blaxploitation films, spy...
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
American tourists David and Jack are savaged by an unidentified vicious animal whilst hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. Retiring to the home of a...
Blast Vegas (2013)
Thieving Spring Breakers steal an ancient relic that unleashes a disastrous curse upon Las Vegas.
Red Sun (1971)
In 1870, Japanese ambassador Sakaguchi and his entourage travel by train to Washington to deliver a valuable sword to the President of the United...
Kelly's Heroes (1970)
A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar...
Laws of Deception (1997)
A law student is seduced by a beautiful woman he doesn't know, and after a one night stand with her, his roommate warns him to be careful because he...
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,...
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find...
Darkman (1990)
Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been...
Death Race 2000 (1975)
In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five...
Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)
When he hears talk radio host Fran Ambrose discussing the topic of matricide, Norman calls in under a false name to tell his story.
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth (2010)
A documentary produced for Universal about their early Wolf Man film(s)
Eating Raoul (1982)
A relatively boring Los Angeles couple discover a bizarre, if not murderous way to get funding for opening a restaurant.
Robot Dracula (1970)
A scientist with nefarious intentions seeks to dominate the world using his vast expertise in robotics.
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (2009)
Host Paul Davis takes a trip through some of the iconic backdrops of John Landis' 1981 werewolf classic An American Werewolf In London. The original...
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...
Bergmans video (2012)
In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, left...
Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
A young man finds out that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before he was born, and that the results have had some...
Parasomnia (2008)
Laura Baxter is a young woman, literally a "sleeping beauty," who suffers from a medical condition called "parasomnia." A childhood accident victim,...
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...
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....
Schlock (1973)
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating...
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to...
RoboCop (1987)
In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police...
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (2011)
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...
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008)
A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
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."
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...
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you...
Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound (2006)
Short documentary about the Great Depression's impact on film, specifically Berkeley musicals.
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' (1999)
Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...
Venice/Venice (1992)
Dean is a maverick American film director surprised that his most recent film has been chosen as the Official U.S. Entry at the Venice Film Festival....
Bloodsucking Cinema (2007)
The sound of flapping bat wings, an empty coffin, glistening fangs, tiny punctures on the neck, the sensual taste of blood, a blank reflection, fear...
The Face is Familiar (2009)
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...
Forever Ealing (2002)
This is a history of the England's Ealing Film Studios, from its beginnings in 1902. It follows the studio's successes through the 1930's, World War...
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,...
Animal House (1978)
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
Nightmare Factory (2011)
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,...
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com (2009)
Prestonburg, KY is a small blue-collar town with hunting, fishing, coal mining, and two of the biggest names in online horror talk radio: Wes Vance...
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage (2006)
Making-of documentary about the 1933 musical, 42nd Street.
An American Filmmaker in London (2019)
A newly filmed interview with John Landis in which he reflects on his time working in Britain and British cinema.
Under the Moon (1970)
High school student Matt Allen collapses into a mental psychosis, shoots his teacher, the high school principal, hunts his girlfriend down at work...
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. (2010)
A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.
The Credible Adventures of Mr. T (2023)
Mr. T is an office worker with a passion. After work he copes by doing side gigs on film sets. Matching deadlines for one job with the agenda of the...
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.
Thriller 40 (2023)
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes...
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...
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music (2005)
A look at Dan and John's partnership and the music
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...
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood (2009)
Teen movies have had a great impact on the movie industry - especially in the 80s. This documentary takes a closer look at the genre's origins and...
The American Nightmare (2000)
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
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...
Vampirella (1996)
Dark, mysterious and sensual, Vampirella (Talisa Soto) is a princess from the Planet Drakulon. Like all vampires, she needs blood to live, but she...
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves...
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (2015)
The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his...
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness (2007)
A look at the horror movies of the 1980's.
Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (2004)
A documentary feature that reveals the creative process of Chicago moviemakers. Using the city's famous river as a location, directors are placed in...
Diamonds (1999)
Mystery about an ex-prizefighter who embarks on a journey to find 13 missing diamonds
Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger (1992)
A man is torn between two women and his own violent self, borne of child abuse.
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory (2016)
An intimate look at the lives and legacies of piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin, all Muddy...
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...
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon (2015)
A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring...
Abbott & Costello Meet Biography (1996)
A biography of comedian duo Bud Abbott & Lou Costello
Take One: Fear on Film (1982)
Mick Garris hosts this look at horror films with John Carpenter, John Landis and David Cronenberg all discussing their favorite scare films as well...
Torrente 3: The Protector (2005)
A popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's top...
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures (2004)
Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're based. Included: clips from films; and interviews...
Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades (2006)
A featurette about 'Footlight Parade'.
Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes (2006)
A featurette about Busby Berkeley.
(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style (2006)
A featurette about the distinctive film work of Busby Berkeley.
Stephen King's World of Horror (1989)
This horror documentary is not the same as the 1986 TV special Stephen King's World of Horror nor the 1988 VHS release of the same name, which runs...
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,"...
Quicksilver Highway (1997)
Aaron Quicksilver is a mysterious storyteller whose listeners invariably end up as the subjects of his gruesome, grisly tales. He tells a new bride...
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie...
Mad City (1997)
A misguided museum guard who loses his job and then tries to get it back at gunpoint is thrown into the fierce world of ratings-driven TV gone mad.
Vittorio D. (2009)
A documentary about Vittorio de Sica with clips of his films and testimonials from friends and family.
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
David Bowie: Rare and Unseen (2010)
Most famous for his alter-ego, the ostentatious, androgynous "Ziggy Stardust", Bowie has continually reinvented his music and image. He has had...
The Abbey Road Story (1998)
Television documentary about the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England.
Trespassing Bergman (2013)
In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, left...
B.B. King: Into the Night (1985)
A short documentary about B.B. King and his time working on the score for the 1985 movie "Into the Night" starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle...
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder (1994)
Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as "King of the...
Masters of Horror (2002)
Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage...
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team (1992)
Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis were the hottest act in America in the 1950's & the highest paid comedy team in show business. They starred in nightclubs,...
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...
I Hate Kids (2019)
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...
The Ax (2005)
A chemist loses his job to outsourcing. Two years later and still jobless, he hits on a solution: to genuinely eliminate his competition.
It's Black Entertainment (2002)
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa...
Torrente 3: The Protector (2005)
A popular and beautiful politician plans to expose the evil-doings of a multinational corporation. Hoping to silence her, the corporation's top...
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
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies (2003)
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...
The Body (2018)
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...
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012)
Aspiring college cheerleader, Cassie Stratford consumes an experimental drug that grants her beauty and enough athletic ability to make the cheer...
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998)
The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan...
Trading Places (1983)
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Remembering 'Dead of Night' (2014)
Retrospective documentary on the British horror anthology classic Dead of Night (1945).
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update (2003)
A hilarious John Landis-created 'mockumentary' that provides updates on what became of Faber College's most notorious alums. Features original cast...
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion (1998)
This documentary, created for the Animal House (1978) collector's edition DVD, is composed of a collection of new interviews with the cast and crew...
The Muppet Movie (1979)
A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by...
The World of Jim Henson (1994)
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation (2004)
Documentary about the late cult film-maker, Russ Meyer, with a penchant for strong, curvaceous women.
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers,...
1941 (1979)
In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
Animal House: The Inside Story (2008)
Documentary about the making of Animal House
Belushi (2020)
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the...
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.
The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features (2012)
Bob Wilkins (April 11, 1932 – January 7, 2009) was a beloved Northern California television personality best known for his long run as a horror...
I Am Alfred Hitchcock (2021)
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...
Who Is Henry Jaglom? (1997)
Hailed by some as a cinematic genius, a feminist voice and a true maverick of American cinema, dismissed by others as a voyeuristic fraud and the...
The World Is Yours (2018)
To escape his life of crime, a Paris drug dealer takes on one last job involving Spain, unhinged gangsters, his longtime crush and his scheming...
The Scenesters (2009)
Someone is killing beautiful young Hipsters in East L.A. Charlie is a crime scene cleaner working for Aftershocks Inc. with a penchant for Sherlock...
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...
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,...
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (2000)
A twisted teenage prostitute and an equally deranged vicious killer manage to escape from the pen and embark on a non-stop orgy of violence and...
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update (2003)
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update (2003)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas (1996)
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory (1995)
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory (1995)
Dream On (1990)
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from...
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
Psychoville (2009)
Psychoville is a British dark comedy television . Pemberton and Shearsmith each play numerous characters, with Dawn French and Jason Tompkins in...
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
Follow the adventures of Steve Austin, cybernetically enhanced astronaut turned secret agent, employed by the OSI, under the command of Oscar Goldman...
Eek! The Cat (1992)
Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk....
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy (1992)
Follows the careers of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis from their first performance together at the 500 Club in Atlantic City in 1946 through their years...
The Movies That Made Us (2019)
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Holliston (2012)
Adam and Joe are college grads chasing their dream to become horror filmmakers, whilst not quite making ends meet working at a local cable access...
The Stand (1994)
After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and...
Face Off (2011)
In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being...
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...
Caroline in the City (1995)
Caroline in the City is an American situation comedy that ran on the NBC television network. It stars Lea Thompson as cartoonist Caroline Duffy, who...
Caroline in the City (1970)
In his basement in San Francisco, boy-genius Quinn Mallory unlocks the doorway to an infinite number of Earths. During a test run, Quinn invites...
Caroline in the City (1970)
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands...
Caroline in the City (1970)
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands...
Caroline in the City (1970)
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
Caroline in the City (1970)
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
Caroline in the City (1970)
A horror/suspense anthology series directed by the biggest horror directors working in feature films.
Caroline in the City (1970)
George Burns Comedy Week is a comedy anthology television series broadcast in the United States by CBS as part of its 1985 fall lineup, hosted by...
Caroline in the City (1970)
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from...
Caroline in the City (1970)
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from...
Caroline in the City (1970)
Gary Wallace, a teenager who dreams of beautiful women and a cheerful life, and his only friend, the shy and geek Wyatt Donnelly, always serve as a...
Caroline in the City (1970)
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad)....
Caroline in the City (1970)
When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female...
Caroline in the City (1970)
Early 20th-century adventurers find themselves fighting for survival after their hot-air balloon crashes into a remote part of the Amazon, stranding...
Caroline in the City (1970)
A gym coach acquires incredible superpowers from a mysterious comet and becomes Captain Fantastic, one of the earth's greatest protectors. He works...