Through the 1950s and 1960s, and running alongside production of the gothic horror films, Hammer made a series of what were known as "mini-Hitchcocks" mostly scripted by Jimmy Sangster, and directed by Freddie Francis and Seth Holt. These low-budget suspense thrillers, often in black-and-white, typically had a twist at the end of the tale. [Wikipedia]
A half-hour documentary about the history of Rod Serling's The Loner. Produced for the Shout! Factory DVD release of the complete series.
Herbert Fux talks about his role in the 1970 film "Hexen bis aufs Blut gequält" also known as "Mark of the Devil"
A candid look at rehearsal footage in support of a focus on pre-viz.
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.
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.
A question-and-answer session featuring the director, producer, and stars of the indie comedy hit "Clerks".
Friedkin and Roizman talk about the film's Georgetown locales, and side-by-side comparisons between the 1973 locations and their modern 2010 counterparts are examined.
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
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.
Sitting down with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time actors, producers, and directors of the show, this documentary special pulls back the curtain with behind-the-scenes stories from research and casting to solving mysteries soon after episodes aired. With never-before-seen outtakes of beloved host Robert Stack and a look into some fan-favorite moments. This program honors one of television's most enduring and recognizable shows as well as the fans who were integral to its success.
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 making of "Resident Evil: Extinction."
Short documentary about Twin Peaks: The Return.
Short documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: The Return.
The Joan Crawford crime thriller, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), is the topic of discussion for various interviewees.
At Arcata, California, testing technology for landing planes in fog. Also: a high-tech barber shop in Westwood Village, California; manufacture of precision steel gauge blocks in Eskilstuna, Sweden.