THS #404: March Garris - THS Talks to Mick Garris
In this episode of The Horror Show, Sean and Joe are joined by renowned writer, director, and producer Mick Garris to celebrate the third week of 'March Garris'. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including Mick's famous works such as 'The Stand', 'Sleepwalkers', 'Critters 2', and 'Hocus Pocus'. Mick shares personal anecdotes about his collaborations with Stephen King, the challenges of adapting King's works for TV, and his involvement in 'Masters of Horror'. The episode also delves into his experience with critically acclaimed projects, his views on horror tropes, and even some fun rapid-fire questions about his preferences in horror and film. Mick leaves listeners with a special movie recommendation to conclude March Garris.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to The Horror Show
01:06 Interview with Mick Garris Begins
01:38 Discussing the LA Fires and Personal Impact
03:06 Celebrating March Garris
12:31 Masters of Horror and Dinner Stories
19:13 Tales from the Crypt and Directing Freedom
26:35 Sleepwalkers and Working with Stephen King
34:05 The Stand Miniseries and Casting Choices
45:05 Critters 2 and Horror Comedy
47:27 Festival Popularity and Initial Reception
47:56 Critters: Success and Sequel Challenges
49:39 Home Video Resurgence
52:04 The Stand: A Cinematic Experience
56:54 Hocus Pocus: From Script to Screen
01:00:42 Fantasy and Horror Beginnings
01:02:16 Masters of Horror: Collaborations and Aspirations
01:06:47 Rapid Fire Questions
01:21:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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