In this brand new featurette, directors Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone), Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn), and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) explain what makes Night of the Living Dead a very special film and discuss its lasting impact on the horror genre. The featurette was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2017.
A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
Welcome to the behind-the-scenes journey of "Comanche," the true story of the only U.S. survivor of The Battle of Little Big Horn. This captivating documentary delves deep into the making of the film directed by Burt Kennedy.
The filmmakers discuss the creature design for the film 'Mimic.'
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
A half-hour documentary about the history of Rod Serling's The Loner. Produced for the Shout! Factory DVD release of the complete series.
Behind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.
A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.
We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.
The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.
A brief biography of film director Ishiro Honda.
The suit actors of Toho's science fiction and fantasy films faced many challenges in bringing their iconic monsters to life.
How the first Godzilla suit was created and the struggles that came along with it.
One aspect of Japanese fantasy films that often goes overlooked is the significant part that women play in the drama.
Many people contributed to the creation of Godzilla, but only one man was truly the father of the monster.
The life of Eiji Tsuburaya, pioneer of Japanese special effects.
A biography and tribute to one of Japan's most prolific composers.
A documentary about the making of the first series of "Red Dwarf" (1988).