Steve Johnson
Actor · b. 1960 · Houston, Texas, USA
Movies17
Movie6.2ComedyHorrorMarie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her victims, a violent mob boss, she bites off more than she can chew and faces a new, immortal danger.
Innocent Blood
1992 · 259 votes
Movie5.7HorrorScience FictionAfter a new cannery introduces scientifically augmented salmon to a seaside town in the Pacific Northwest, a species of mysterious, mutated sea creatures begin killing the men and raping the women.
Humanoids from the Deep
1980 · 282 votes
Movie6.9DocumentaryThe documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
2020 · 16 votes
Movie6.7DocumentaryThe Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel himself, Superman. The project went through years of development before the plug was pulled, and this documentary interviews the major filmmakers: Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, Jon Peters, Dan Gilroy, Colleen Atwood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and many many more.
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
2015 · 140 votes
Movie7.4DocumentaryThere’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012 · 39 votes
Movie6.7DocumentaryScience FictionA nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
In Search of Tomorrow
2022 · 33 votes
Movie7.2DocumentaryThe Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and dozens of interviews with all the big names in the industry. In addition to the many wonderful anecdotes, the film also offers a wealth of beautiful test material, while along the way showing how the art of filmmaking has changed over the years. An affectionate ode to monster makers throughout history.
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015 · 30 votes
Movie7.7DocumentaryHorrorThe ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020 · 48 votes
Movie6.8DocumentaryAn extensive look at the making of Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night Part 2 (1988) featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew members, rare photographs, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
2016 · 16 votes
Movie6.8DocumentaryFifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
2019 · 12 votes
MovieDocumentaryAn "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.
Movie7.4DocumentaryRetrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
2011 · 46 votes
Movie5.0DocumentaryWitness the behind-the-scenes techniques and gruesome special effects that dominate this box office hit! See through the mysteries of the slasher saga by watching brilliant direction from concept to actual filming, special make-up techniques, and all the mechanical devices used to produce the inherently terrifying nightmares. Starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger!
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
1989 · 7 votes
Movie7.9DocumentaryHorrorFilm icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of horror: the '90s.
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
2024 · 7 votes
MovieDocumentaryKnown for his intense work ethic, perfectionism, and obsession with breaking new ground, Steve Johnson has created iconic creatures and effects for some of the most beloved genre films in cinema history, working with everyone from John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, and Sam Raimi to James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, and Guillermo del Toro. His drive and ambition also led to heartbreaking acts of self-sabotage, divorce, and a serious drug addiction.
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MovieHorrorWith 18 golf holes of terror, heads will surely roll.
Slice!
2022