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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