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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices