Bob Burns

A comprehensive story of Hollywood's horror and science fiction films of the 1950s, told by the people who made them.

A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent.

Godzilla… Predator… Robby the Robot… The Gill Man… These are some of the most iconic characters in cinema, but many people still don't know about the incredible actors who bring these creatures to life!

A portrait of painter, sculptor, makeup artist, set designer and inventor Charlie Gemora.

A documentary about the career of director Jack Arnold at Universal-International Studios. (An early version of this film, only 20 minutes in length, was screened in 2012.)

Focuses on two subjects in particular: Rob Niosi, who has spent many years building a full-scale replica of the prop from the 1960 film The Time Machine, and physicist Ronald L. Mallett, who has dedicated his life to researching the scientific possibility of time travel.

Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".

Retrospective documentary on the making of Gorgo (1961).

After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

In the 1930s the family of old Sinas Cavinder, gathered for the reading of his will, find themselves being murdered by a mysterious phantom while two rival reporters compete for the story.

Canada's only sci-fi and fantasy television awards show. SPACE's annual celebration of genre entertainment. In a sea of boring television award shows, the SPACEYS is the only one that avoids podiums and red carpets. Instead, we take the show around the globe to stalk find the winners, wherever they happen to be, and present them with our much coveted silver alien-head statuette!

Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, a landmark of cinema, one of the most influential motion pictures in history.

Documentary film exploring the making, and legacy of 'Forbidden Planet'

First surfacing in 1954, the Gill-Man from CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON has been one of the most influential screen monsters. This documentary fondly recalls the history of the 3-D horror film - which spawned several sequels and countless imitators - and the behind-the-scenes story of its making as told by cast and crew.

Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and technology for filming anything the mind can dream.

Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

A look behind the scenes at Cortlandt Hull's "The Witch's Dungeon," a movie-themed Halloween attraction in Bristol, Connecticut -- now the longest-running show of its type in the United States.

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman, Gregory Nicotero and others discuss the work of Pierce and his enduring legacy.

Using soundtracks and extensive footage from many old movies, this spoof/homage of 1950's science-fiction films brings back many favorite actors from these classic movies, some reprising their former roles, to help destroy a giant stop-motion monster that is threatening to destroy Los Angeles.

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"Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots" is a direct-to-video that tells the tale of when a trio of gullible patients show up, their therapies take the form of horror and science fiction movies.

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

A 60-minute salute to American International Pictures. Entertainment lawyer Samuel Z. Arkoff founded AIP (then called American Releasing Corporation) on a $3000 loan in 1954 with his partner, James H. Nicholson, a former West Coast exhibitor and distributor. The company made its mark by targeting teenagers with quickly produced films that exploited subjects mainstream films were reluctant to tackle.

From 1953 to 1969, Don Glut made amateur movies. Shot on 16mm, these films became "legendary" throughout the world.

Produced for the "Mr. Sardonicus" Special Edition DVD.

Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples. The piece further looks at the political and social implications, parallels, and escapism in the movie. The piece spends much of its screen time on how 'It Came From Outer Space' echoed and influenced the genre, its legacy, performances, adherence to Ray Bradbury's source material, 3D photography and presentation, score and effects, and more. This is a quality piece that informs and entertains alike, one that fascinatingly examines the film, and others like it, as both entertainment and echoes of real life.

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the 1953 sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds". Included are interviews with some of the cast and crew and unreleased footage from the film itself.

Produced for the "Homicidal" Special Edition DVD.

The shocking conclusion to what happened after ROBOT MONSTER.

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Filmmakers and historians discuss the 1942 cult classic Dr. Renault’s Secret.

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Bob Furmanek and Bob Burns returns to the original location of ROBOT MONSTER.

A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers narrowly each time.

A documentary covering the history of Apes in the movies. Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut.

Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster movies of the '50s. All the monsters that scared your parents make appearances here including Godzilla and King Kong. Also included are many interviews with the men behind the monsters including special effects wizards and directors. A special look at the monsters of Japan and Great Britain are included as well.

Documentary/Sequel to 1960 adaptation of "The Time Machine"

A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Alien'

This documentary on Halloween visits haunted houses around the U.S. and presents interviews with horror celebrities.

Join "Mr. Science Fiction", Forrest J. Ackerman, on a star-studded romp through 75 years of classic sci-fi and fantasy film magic.

Documentary about the making of "The Tingler" (1959), produced for the DVD release.

Insect-like aliens invade a small town. The local teenagers have been watching a sci-fi marathon in the local theater, and from those films they get ideas on how to fight the creatures.

Facing impending doom on the planet Krapton, Kid-O, infant son of Jel-O, is sent to earth where he is found and adopted by Ma and Pa Cant. Eventually, the Kraptonian now known as Clark, becomes a newspaper reporter for the Daily Comet. Together with fellow reporter Lois Lame, they uncover a sinister plot by Rex Ruthor, to destroy the world.

Pulp homage to the serials of the 30s and 40s

A spacecraft lands on Earth. Steve Rogers (played by Randal Kleiser) observes the landing and investigates as Captain America.

Picking a random name out of the phone book, thugs decide to terrorize and kidnap Cee Bee Beaumont, girlfriend of rock sensation Lonnie Lord. Rat Pfink and his sidekick Boo Boo spring into action!

Little boy Henry Clayton Jr. survives a plane crash in the untamed Amazon jungle. However, he's discovered by a tribe of vicious savages who plan on sacrificing him. Meanwhile, Henry's father ventures into the jungle to find the missing lad before it's too late.

The Spirit is joined by a host of other heroes in battling the Phantom and his army of monsters

The adventures of the Lemon Grove Kids in a Bowery Boys-inspired kiddie film.

A couple searching for the ideal spot to have a picnic, unknowingly enter sacred land and disturb the Cliff Monster that guards the area.

Aliens equipped with venomous claws invade a small town, but the town's teenage population is mobilized to fight the menace.

Two scientists awake an creature in their private laboratory.

Produced for the "13 Ghosts" Special Edition DVD.