
Clive Barker
Writer · b. 1952 · Liverpool, England, UK
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is an English author, film director and visual artist best known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction. Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories which established him as a leading young horror writer. He has since written many novels and other works, and his fiction has been adapted into motion pictures, notably the Hellraiser and Candyman series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clive Barker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Movie6.1HorrorFantasyCharles Brady and his mother, Mary, are the last of a dying breed whose needs are not of this world. They are Sleepwalkers - able to stay alive only by feeding on the life-force of the innocent, but destined to roam the earth, avoiding discovery while searching for their next victim. That search takes them to the sleepy little town of Travis, Indiana, where beautiful teenager Tanya Robertson is about to become an unwilling pawn in their nightmarish fight for survival.
Sleepwalkers
1992 · 647 votes
Movie6.9DocumentaryFollow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
2006 · 49 votes
Movie5.0HorrorThrillerAaron Quicksilver is a mysterious storyteller whose listeners invariably end up as the subjects of his gruesome, grisly tales. He tells a new bride stranded on a desert highway a horrifying account of a set of carnivorous toy teeth, then entrains a pickpocket with the spine chilling story of an army of murderous, disembodied hands.
Quicksilver Highway
1997 · 75 votes
Movie6.4Documentary'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the past 50 years.
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
2005 · 23 votes
Movie6.5DocumentaryWritten, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated by author/ filmmaker Clive Barker, the documentary interweaves the life and career of James Whale, director of the original FRANKENSTEIN, with the making of the acclaimed biopic. Interviewees include writer/director Bill Condon (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay), Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, and Christopher Bram, author of the novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, on which the film was based.
Movie6.4DocumentaryHorrorLeviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II is a feature length documentary uncovering the history and the making of Clive Barker's Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II films.
Movie9.0DocumentaryTV MovieA short documentary on the history of the horror film narrated by Christopher Lee.
Fear in the Dark
1991 · 2 votes
Movie7.5DocumentaryA retrospective on the entire movie, from start to finish. There are interviews with many of the principle cast and crew (including Janet Leigh and Joseph Stefano), who all talk openly and lovingly about entire process of making the film. The sessions with Janet Leigh are particularly involving, and she talks a great deal about shooting the now infamous shower scene.
The Making of 'Psycho'
2005 · 27 votes
Movie5.4HorrorA stylised interpretation of Oscar Wilde's play "Salome".
Salome
1973 · 16 votes
MovieDocumentaryMusicThe Dark Fantastic is a psychedelic journey into the mind of renowned composer Simon Boswell, blending live performances, striking visuals, and interviews with directors he’s scored for. It celebrates his bold impact on cinema and invites viewers into a surreal fusion of music and storytelling.
Movie7.5DocumentaryA documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
The Road to 'Dracula'
1999 · 15 votes
Movie6.1DocumentaryA documentary about the works of novelist Stephen King and his influence on popular culture and his impact on horror film and novels. Includes celebrity guests John Carpenter, Clive Barker and Frank Darabont, plus a section on outrageous horror film promotions. Portions of this 45-minute TV special (released as is on VHS by Front Row Entertainment in 1988) were later used as bookmarking material for the This is Horror releases in 1989-90.
Stephen King's World of Horror
1986 · 5 votes
- Movie5.0HorrorAnimation
Cyrus annoys all his companions with his new friend Toasty the toaster, so they decide to get rid of it.
Teddy Scares
2006 · 1 votes
Movie7.3DocumentaryRetrospective documentary featuring director Bernard Rose, writer Clive Barker, producer Alan Poul and stars Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen and Kasi Lemmons.
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
2004 · 4 votes
Movie7.8DocumentaryDocumentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
1999 · 13 votes
Movie4.7HorrorAn early experimental short film based on Faust.
The Forbidden
1978 · 11 votes
MovieDocumentaryShort interview with Clive Barker about Midnight Meat Train, his artistic process, and his paintings. Includes a tour of his painting studio.
Movie4.0HorrorShort film collection bringing together the winners of the Blood Drive film contest hosted by Fangoria. Titles include The Hitch, A Man And His Finger, Inside, Shadows Of The Dead, Mr. Eryams, Disturbances, and Song Of The Dead.
Fangoria: Blood Drive
2004 · 6 votes
Movie7.0DocumentaryCareer profile of horror auteur Clive Barker.
Clive Barker: Raising Hell
2004 · 1 votes
Movie3.4ComedyHorrorInbred hillbillies trap various passersby at their World o Wool llama farm where an animal coroner is conducting genetic experiments which turn the animals into sex-starved toxic beasts. A new look at bad animal husbandry.
Barn of the Blood Llama
1997 · 9 votes
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TV6.0ComedyTalk ShowEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003 · 248 votes
TV5.9DocumentaryPrisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.
Prisoners of Gravity
1989 · 7 votes
TV7.9DocumentaryFeaturing interviews, film clips, and production stills, this miniseries explores what went into the making of most bone-chilling moments in cinematic history and searches beyond the conventions of the genre to uncover the number one scary movie moment of all time.
100 Scariest Movie Moments
2004 · 16 votes
TV8.1DocumentaryE! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · 81 votes
TV8.6DocumentaryClive Barker's A-Z of Horror was a documentary series first broadcast on BBC2 in 1997. It was written and hosted by Clive Barker and explored the history of horror, from the cinema to art. A tie-in book was released featuring art work by Barker and film reviews by Stephen Jones.
Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror
1997 · 5 votes