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Next week we’re reviewing Psycho IV: The Beginning — but first, we’re joined by the film’s director, horror legend Mick Garris.
Before diving into Norman Bates’ origin story, we sit down with Mick to talk about one of the most fascinating careers in genre filmmaking. From working at Amblin and impressing Steven Spielberg, to being part of Star Wars history, to directing major Stephen King adaptations — Mick has truly done it all.
In this episode, we cover:
🔪 Directing Psycho IV and stepping into one of the most legendary franchises in film history
🎬 His journey from journalist to filmmaker and breaking into Hollywood
🏢 Working at Amblin and how he impressed Steven Spielberg
🌌 His time connected to Star Wars — including operating R2-D2 on the Oscars red carpet
🕺 Appearing in Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video
🧙 The surprising origins of Hocus Pocus
🐱 Mark Hamill’s cameo in Sleepwalkers
🔥 Studio pressures, creative battles, and protecting story as a director
🎥 Career-defining projects like Sleepwalkers, The Stand, Critters 2, The Shining (miniseries), and more
Mick shares honest, funny, and insightful stories about working in Hollywood across decades — from horror classics to pop culture phenomena.
If you love horror, sequels, behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories, or just incredible Hollywood history, this one’s for you.
