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1. Adjust Your Tracking (2013)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary

A documentary capturing the modern day VHS culture and VHS collectors.

Directors: Dan M. Kinem, Levi Peretic | Stars: Lloyd Kaufman, Anthony Timpone, Keith J. Crocker, Fred Vogel

Votes: 907

2. Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011)

R | 95 min | Documentary

A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.

Director: Alex Stapleton | Stars: Roger Corman, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Paul W.S. Anderson

Votes: 2,677 | Gross: $0.01M

3. Rewind This! (2013)

Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary

Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripples of that impact by examining the myriad aspects of society that were altered by the creation of videotape.

Director: Josh Johnson | Stars: Ben Jousan, David Gregory, Micah Matthews, Mike Vraney

Votes: 2,302

4. Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)

R | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The history of the independent film company, The Cannon Film Group, Inc..

Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Sam Firstenberg, David Paulsen, Luigi Cozzi, Menahem Golan

Votes: 5,995

5. Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD (2014)

Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary

Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000AD's history, from its inception after the demise of Action to the present day.

Director: Paul Goodwin | Stars: Dan Abnett, Geoff Barrow, Emma Beeby, Karen Berger

Votes: 802

6. Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)

Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary

A documentary analyzing the furore which so-called "video nasties" caused in Britain during the 1980s.

Director: Jake West | Stars: Julian Petley, Marc Morris, Andy Nyman, Xavier Mendik

Votes: 1,326

7. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 239 min | Documentary, Horror

Explore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!

Directors: Daniel Farrands, Andrew Kasch | Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Stacey Alden, Erika Anderson, Marshall Bell

Votes: 5,192

8. Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011)

Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Horror

A year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set ... See full summary »

Director: Ryan Turek | Stars: David Arquette, Brian Avery, Lisa Beach, Marco Beltrami

Votes: 462

9. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)

Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Horror

An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

Director: Andrew Monument | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, John Carpenter

Votes: 2,892

10. More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011 Video)

Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary

Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

Director: Bill Philputt | Stars: Jules Brenner, Don Calfa, James Dalesandro, J. Trevor Edmond

Votes: 724

11. Sex, Lies & Superheroes (2003)

55 min | Animation, Documentary, Fantasy

Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork. Stan Lee discusses the origins of the industry; ... See full summary »

Director: Constantine Valhouli | Stars: Stan Lee, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, John Byrne

Votes: 33

12. Batman & Bill (2017)

TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary, Animation, Mystery

Documentary about the uncredited co-creator of Batman, Bill Finger.

Directors: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce | Stars: Thomas Andrae, Jerry Bails, Otto Binder, Benjamin Zaido Cruz

Votes: 2,273

13. Scream Greats, Volume I: Tom Savini (1986 Video)

60 min | Documentary, Biography, Horror

A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various movies he's worked on.

Director: Damon Santostefano | Stars: Tom Savini, George A. Romero, Doug Clayton, Taso N. Stavrakis

Votes: 245

14. The Masters of Comic Book Art (1987)

60 min | Documentary

Interviews with icons in the comic book world.

Director: Ken Viola | Stars: Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko

Votes: 59

15. Comic Book Confidential (1988)

Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, History

A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.

Director: Ron Mann | Stars: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe, Robert Crumb

Votes: 1,081

16. Pantera: Cowboys from Hell (1991 Video)

40 min | Music, Documentary, Short

This is a documentary about the metal band Pantera. In the video you will see the band drinking, partying and messing around. All the material comes from the Cowboys from Hell tour. It also... See full summary »

Director: Paul Rachman | Stars: Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Jerry Cantrell, Dimebag Darrell

Votes: 192

17. Fear in the Dark (1991 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

For those who don't understand the appeal of horror movies believe the genre has nothing to offer audiences. However, the 1991 TV documentary "Fear In The Dark" might make some naysayers into horror believers.

Director: Dominic Murphy | Stars: Christopher Lee, Dario Argento, Clive Barker, Saul Bass

Votes: 101

18. Under Pressure: Making 'the Abyss' (1993 Video)

59 min | Documentary

Documentary about the making of the sci-fi film The Abyss (1989), with commentary by various actors and crew, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of the actual shooting of the film.

Director: Ed W. Marsh | Stars: Charlie Arneson, John Bedford Lloyd, Jeff Bender, Michael Biehn

Votes: 320

19. Frank and Ollie (1995)

PG | 89 min | Documentary

A study of the personal and professional relationship of Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, who started at the studio in the 1930s and worked on 23 films together.

Director: Theodore Thomas | Stars: Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Sylvia Roemer, John Canemaker

Votes: 1,091

20. The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' (1995 Video)

125 min | Documentary

Excellent and very detailed documentary on the making of a classic. Filled with appealing trivia, exhaustive interviews with cast and crew members, and never before seen footage.

Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Peter Benchley, David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck

Votes: 824

21. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001 Video)

Unrated | 101 min | Documentary

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Joe Alves, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Richard Dreyfuss

Votes: 247

22. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary

The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

Director: Jon Kroll | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Ahmed Best, James Cameron, Rob Coleman

Votes: 491

23. The Alien Legacy (1999 Video)

68 min | Documentary

The best bits of the Alien franchise.

Director: Michael Matessino | Stars: Nick Allder, Bolaji Badejo, Mia Bonzanigo, Bob Burns

Votes: 407

24. Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan' (2000 Video)

52 min | Documentary

A documentary on the making of Conan the Barbarian (1982).

Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Edward R. Pressman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oliver Stone, Dino De Laurentiis

Votes: 153

25. The American Nightmare (2000)

Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary, Horror

An examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.

Director: Adam Simon | Stars: George A. Romero, John Carpenter, Tom Savini, David Cronenberg

Votes: 1,989

26. Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000 Video)

75 min | Documentary

A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Director: David Gregory | Stars: Matthew Bell, Robert A. Burns, Tobe Hooper, Kim Henkel

Votes: 694

27. Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001 TV Movie)

R | 57 min | Documentary, Horror

Documentary that explores Argento's film career.

Director: Leon Ferguson | Stars: Mark Kermode, Dario Argento, John Carpenter, Michael Brandon

Votes: 673

28. The Devil You Know: Inside the Mind of Todd McFarlane (2001)

77 min | Documentary, Biography

A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.

Director: Kenton Vaughan | Stars: Todd McFarlane, Jim Salicrup

Votes: 107

29. Comic Books & Superheroes (2001 Video)

19 min | Documentary, Short

Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.

Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Will Eisner, Scott McCloud, Alex Ross

Votes: 54

30. De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2001 TV Movie)

100 min | Documentary

Documentary about the history of Marvel comics.

Director: Michel Viotte | Stars: Neal Adams, Keith Alpha, Kim Basinger, Halle Berry

Votes: 225

31. Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary

A look at several legendary 'exploitation' film-makers from the golden days of drive-in movies, and how they had a lasting effect on the movie landscape in general.

Director: Ray Greene | Stars: Ray Greene, Roger Corman, David F. Friedman, Maila Nurmi

Votes: 665

32. Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary

For over 50 years, Frank Frazetta dominated the art world with his images of fierce warriors, helpless princesses, and fantastical creatures set in the most lavish landscapes. His impact ... See full summary »

Director: Lance Laspina | Stars: Eleanor Frazetta, Frank Frazetta, Heidi Frazetta, Forrest J. Ackerman

Votes: 403

33. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music

74 Metascore

The iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.

Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo

Votes: 20,354 | Gross: $1.22M

35. John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004 Video)

60 min | Documentary

Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work.

Director: Garry S. Grant | Stars: Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter, Nick Castle, Alice Cooper

Votes: 183

36. 'Hellboy': The Seeds of Creation (2004)

143 min | Documentary

In-depth documentary about the history of the Hellboy comic book, the history of the character and the making of the 2004 movie adaptation of the same name.

Director: Javier Soto | Stars: Nick Allder, Shadi Almassizadeh, Velvy Appleton, Kevin Baillie

Votes: 210

37. The Video Game Revolution (2004 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, History

A light-hearted look at the worldwide phenomenon of video games, and how they have revolutionized technology and forever changed popular culture.

Stars: Greg Palmer, Seamus Blackley, Nolan Bushnell, Megan Gaiser

Votes: 84

38. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)

151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi

An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.

Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg

Votes: 5,278

39. The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)

TV-14 | 223 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror

Film-makers, performers, genre authorities and selected high-profile fans count down the most chilling moments in cinematic history. Not just from horror films, but from such thrillers as ... See full summary »

Stars: Hilarie Burton Morgan, Martin Scorsese, Jennifer Tilly, Alanna Ubach

Votes: 1,119

40. Countdown to Wednesday (2004 Video)

110 min | Documentary, Action

Interviews with industry professionals on how to break into the comic book biz.

Director: Hal Long | Stars: Stan Lee, Marc Silvestri, Paul Dini, Matt Batt Banning

Votes: 11

41. Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004 TV Movie)

56 min | Documentary

Tells the story of EC Comics, the controversy that led to the end of mainstream horror comics, and the HBO anthology series "Tales from the Crypt".

Director: Chip Selby | Stars: Wendy Gaines Bucci, John Carpenter, Russ Cochran, Jack Davis

Votes: 154

42. The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics (2005)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary

The controversial publisher of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars, Todd Loren, was praised by some (Gene Simmons, Jerry Garcia, Nick Mason) and threatened with law suits by ... See full summary »

Director: Ilko Davidov | Stars: Alice Cooper, Steven Crompton, Deena Dasein, Mary Fleener

Votes: 42

43. Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creators (2005 Video)

Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Hero Video Productions presents a 2-hour DVD packed with interviews with some of the greatest names in comics! Bruce Timm, Greg Rucka, Jimmy Palmiotti, Howard Chaykin, Geoff Johns, Steve ... See full summary »

Director: Greg Jurls | Stars: Howard Chaykin, Arnold Drake, Steve Englehart, Adam Hughes

Votes: 20

44. The Mindscape of Alan Moore (2003)

TV-G | 80 min | Documentary, Biography

Alan Moore writer, artist and performer is the world's most critically acclaimed and widely admired creator of comic books and graphic novels.

Directors: Dez Vylenz, Moritz Winkler | Stars: Glenn Doherty, Florian Fischer, Alan Moore

Votes: 1,043

45. Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman (2005 Video)

41 min | Documentary, Short

A look at the history of the Batman comic franchise.

Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Harlan Ellison, Mark Cotta Vaz, Michael E. Uslan, Bob Kane

Votes: 231

46. Within a Minute: The Making of 'Episode III' (2005 Video)

78 min | Documentary

The various departments of Lucasfilm build the Mustafar duel scene.

Director: Tippy Bushkin | Stars: Rick McCallum, George Lucas, Erik Tiemens, Iain McCaig

Votes: 323

47. Cursed Films (2020–2022)

Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Horror

Cursed Films is a five part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions.

Stars: Mitch Horowitz, Phil Nobile Jr., Ryan Turek, April Wolfe

Votes: 1,693

48. Direct to Video: Straight to Video Horror of the 90s (2019)

106 min | Documentary, History, Horror

A documentary about the direct-to-video horror hits of the 90s.

Director: Dustin Ferguson | Stars: James Burke, Kenneth J. Hall, Jerry Smith, C. Courtney Joyner

Votes: 197

49. Conan: The Rise of a Fantasy Legend (2005 Video)

50 min | Documentary

Conan: The Rise of a Fantasy Legend was a special feature included with the 2-disc special edition DVD of the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian. The 2-disc special edition was only published in... See full summary »

Stars: Roy Thomas, Steve Leiber, Don Herron, Michael Moorcock

Votes: 22

50. American Hardcore (2006)

R | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music

69 Metascore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Director: Paul Rachman | Stars: Greg Ginn, Ian MacKaye, James Drescher, Lucky Lehrer

Votes: 3,602 | Gross: $0.28M

51. The Science of Superman (2006 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary

"Science of Superman" interviews the experts and uses highlights from comic books, television and film - including scenes from the 2006 summer blockbuster, "Superman Returns" - to examine ... See full summary »

Stars: Rino Romano, Mark Waid, Denny O'Neil, Mark Wolverton

Votes: 127

52. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Horror

A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.

Director: Stefan Hutchinson | Stars: P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter

Votes: 1,965

53. American Scary (2006)

Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror

"American Scary" is a 2006 documentary look at horror hosting in the USA.

Director: John E. Hudgens | Stars: Mike Price, Joseph Fotinos, George Chastain, James Morrow

Votes: 397

55. The Mythology of Superman (2006 Video)

20 min | Documentary, Short

An exploration of the mythological roots of the Man of Steel.

Stars: Terence Stamp, Paul Levitz, Phil Cousineau, Bob Gale

Votes: 57

56. Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade (2007)

R | 90 min | Documentary

1982's Video Game World Champions share their philosophies on joysticks, groupies and life.

Director: Lincoln Ruchti | Stars: Walter Day, Ben Gold, Steve Sanders, Kent Farries

Votes: 1,443

57. Gamer Revolution (2007 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary

Special documentary look at how pop culture's 'new dark continent,' video games, are changing the world.

Directors: Marc de Guerre, Ian Hannah | Stars: Clive Thompson, Henry Jenkins, Robert Kozinets, Brenda Braithwaite

Votes: 45

58. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)

PG-13 | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

83 Metascore

Die-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.

Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Mark Alpiger, Adam Wood

Votes: 37,583 | Gross: $0.68M

59. The Fearmakers Collection (2007 Video)

300 min | Documentary

Half-hour profiles of ten of the screen's masters of classic terror and suspense, based on the book THE FEARMAKERS (St. Martin's Press, 1994) by John McCarty.

Director: John McCarty | Stars: John Agar, Dario Argento, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Jack Arnold

Votes: 49

60. Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures (2007 TV Movie)

68 min | Documentary

French artist and author Jean Giraud is one of the most famous and influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time. He achieved his greatest fame as Moebius - not so much a ... See full summary »

Director: Hasko Baumann | Stars: Enki Bilal, Philippe Druillet, H.R. Giger, Jean 'Moebius' Giraud

Votes: 267

61. Jack Kirby: Story Teller (2007 Video)

64 min | Documentary

The life of Jack Kirby as a comic book artist, from his humble beginnings to being the King of Comics.

Stars: Neal Adams, Mark Evanier, Lisa Kirby, Neal Kirby

Votes: 63

62. Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine (2007 Video)

59 min | Documentary

This documentary features Lee, inker (1962, 1965-81, 1986-89) Joe Sinnott, artist (1970-71) John Romita Sr., artist (1974-76, 1989) Rich Buckler, writer/editor (1978-80) Marv Wolfman, ... See full summary »

Stars: Tom Brevoort, Rich Buckler, Chris Claremont, Steve Englehart

Votes: 13

63. Monster Squad Forever! (2007 Video)

87 min | Documentary

This is a feature-length look into the creation of the 20 year old cult-classic, Monster Squad, including interviews with writer/director Fred Dekker, stars Tom Noonan, Duncan Regehr, Andre Gower and more.

Director: Michael Felsher | Stars: Andre Gower, Jonathan A. Zimbert, Duncan Regehr, Fred Dekker

Votes: 102

64. The Pixar Story (2007)

G | 87 min | Documentary

The Pixar Story takes audiences behind the scenes of the groundbreaking company that pioneered a new generation of animation and forever changed the face of filmmaking.

Director: Leslie Iwerks | Stars: Stacy Keach, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, John Musker

Votes: 7,054

65. Comics Britannia (2007)

180 min | Documentary

A look at the history of the British comic book.

Stars: Armando Iannucci, Paul Gravett, Alan Grant, Alan Moore

Votes: 20

66. In Search of Steve Ditko (2007 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary, Biography

Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel Comics in the early 1960s.

Director: Peter Boyd Maclean | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Paul Gambaccini, Mark Millar, Alan Moore

Votes: 199

68. Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007)

60 min | Documentary, Music

Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.

Directors: Pål Aasdal, Martin Ledang | Stars: Varg Vikernes, Kjetil Manheim, Necrobutcher, Billy Nordheim

Votes: 891

69. Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007 Video)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Horror

Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion.

Director: Michael Felsher | Stars: Tom Atkins, Adrienne Barbeau, Pasquale Buba, Rick Catizone

Votes: 299

70. Bloodsucking Cinema (2007 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 56 min | Documentary, Horror

The sound of flapping bat wings, an empty coffin, glistening fangs, tiny punctures on the neck, the sensual taste of blood, a blank reflection, fear of the cross, and death from daylight. ... See full summary »

Director: Barry Gray | Stars: Uwe Boll, Everett Burrell, John Carpenter, David S. Goyer

Votes: 203

71. Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)

Unrated | 94 min | Documentary

80 Metascore

An exploration of the history and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.

Director: Midge Costin | Stars: Gary Rydstrom, Steven Spielberg, Teresa Eckton, Thomas A. Edison

Votes: 2,243

72. Pennywise: The Story of It (2021)

Not Rated | 126 min | Documentary, Horror

A documentary surrounding It (1990), based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name, which featured a notorious villain known mostly as Pennywise.

Directors: John Campopiano, Christopher Griffiths | Stars: Tim Curry, Tommy Lee Wallace, Seth Green, Richard Thomas

Votes: 1,197

73. RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023)

TV-14 | 298 min | Documentary

An immersive 4+ hour journey into the making of the seminal sci-fi movie RoboCop (1987).

Stars: Paul Verhoeven, Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Edward Neumeier

Votes: 740

74. Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019)

128 min | Documentary

Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.

Director: Anthony Bueno | Stars: Alice Drummond, Annie Potts, Dan Aykroyd, David Margulies

Votes: 461

75. In Search of the Last Action Heroes (2019)

140 min | Documentary

A comprehensive retrospective of the 80's and 90's action film genre.

Director: Oliver Harper | Stars: Scott Adkins, Stuart Ashen, Shane Black, James Bruner

Votes: 1,423

76. Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters (2019)

80 min | Documentary, Biography

An in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

Directors: Gilles Penso, Alexandre Poncet | Stars: Joe Dante, Jon Davison, Chuck Duke, Dennis Muren

Votes: 278

78. Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History

70 Metascore

An in-depth voyage into the sci-fi film Alien (1979) with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Clarke Wolfe, Nicholas Cull, William Linn, Dan O'Bannon

Votes: 3,482 | Gross: $0.03M

79. Rise of the Superheroes (2018)

TV-PG | 117 min | Documentary

This is the story of how comic book superheroes were brought to life in cinema, from Tim Burton's Batman films to The Avengers, Black Panther and beyond, and how they first took over Hollywood and then conquered the world.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Neal Adams, Scott Beatty, Jenna Busch, Chris Claremont

Votes: 373

80. Heart of Batman (2018)

98 min | Documentary

When animators Paul Dini and Bruce Timm were tasked with creating an animated #Batman cartoon, no one knew whether the team would be able to reinvent the character away from his campy ... See full summary »

Director: Alexander Gray | Stars: Kevin Altieri, Stan Berkowitz, Alan Burnett, Mike Carlin

Votes: 154

81. From Bedrooms to Billions: The Playstation Revolution (2020)

162 min | Documentary

A film that explores the influence of the Sony PlayStation and how it took video game development and the very way we experience games to a whole new level, revolutionising the video games industry forever.

Directors: Anthony Caulfield, Nicola Caulfield

Votes: 358

82. The Bits of Yesterday (2018)

108 min | Documentary

In this panoptic documentary on the niche culture of the retro video game collector, follow gaming enthusiasts and fans as they relive their childhood memories, make new ones and champion to keep an antiquated media format alive.

Director: Darrin Peloquin | Stars: James Rolfe, Dain Anderson, Jay Hatfield, Buzzy Adriatico

Votes: 161

83. Chris Claremont's X-Men (2018)

71 min | Documentary

Chris Claremont came to Marvel as a young man, and was assigned a book that no one else wanted, a book on the brink of cancellation: X-Men. Over the next 17 years, his work on the title ... See full summary »

Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Lon Brown, Chris Claremont, Hallie Cooper-Novack

Votes: 390

84. Anime: Drawing a Revolution (2007 TV Movie)

54 min | Documentary

A documentary on the history of Anime and its influence in the US.

Director: Karen Somers | Stars: Christine M. Auten, Dante Basco, Colin Brady, Eric S. Calderon

Votes: 84

85. Re-Animator Resurrectus (2007 Video)

70 min | Documentary

Feature-length documentary detailing the making-of Re-Animator (1985).

Director: Perry Martin | Stars: Bruce Abbott, Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Stuart Gordon

Votes: 75

86. Guns N' Roses: The Story (2007 TV Movie)

47 min | Biography, Music

A look at the history of Guns N' Roses.

Director: Randy Martin | Stars: Steven Adler, Bryn Bridenthal, Jonathan Brown-Tea, Marc Canter

Votes: 71

87. Seven Ages of Rock (2007)

Documentary, Music

Seven Ages of Rock is about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.

Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Charles Shaar Murray, David Fricke, John Harris

Votes: 689

88. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)

R | 103 min | Documentary, History

76 Metascore

The story of the Australian exploitation genre cinema of 1970s and 80s.

Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Phillip Adams, Glory Annen, Christine Amor, Victoria Anoux

Votes: 4,684 | Gross: $0.02M

89. Dark Star: HR Gigers Welt (2014)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

62 Metascore

A look at the life the dark surrealist Swiss artist, H.R.Giger shot a year before his death.

Director: Belinda Sallin | Stars: H.R. Giger, Carmen Maria Giger, Stanislav Grof, Hans H. Kunz

Votes: 1,277

90. American Grindhouse (2010)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary

A documentary about the history of exploitation movies, from the silent-film era to the 1970s.

Director: Elijah Drenner | Stars: Robert Forster, Eric Schaefer, Eddie Muller, John Landis

Votes: 2,616 | Gross: $0.01M

91. Nintendo Quest (2015)

TV-PG | 91 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family

An adventure-filled documentary on Nintendo that follows two gaming enthusiasts, as they hit the open road in hopes of buying all the 678 official retail-licensed Nintendo games in 30 days with no online purchases.

Director: Robert McCallum | Stars: Jay Bartlett, Robert McCallum, Thor Aackerlund, Barry Hitchings

Votes: 1,095

92. The Art of the Game (2014)

Documentary

The Art of the Game documents a cultural shift in the entertainment people enjoy by following a group of college students as they compete for a job in the increasingly influential video ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Davis Walker

Votes: 14

93. Gamer Age (2014)

92 min | Documentary, Biography, History

An anthropological look into the rich culture of video games.

Director: Ian Santer | Stars: Brent Bushnell, Nolan Bushnell, Joe Ciaramelli, Holly Conrad

Votes: 75

94. Anvil (2008)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

82 Metascore

Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.

Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni, Scott Ian

Votes: 16,848 | Gross: $0.67M

95. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music

54 Metascore

Interviews and news footage explore the rise of black metal music in Norway in the 1990s, including artists who were involved in suicide, murder and arson.

Directors: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell | Stars: Fenriz, Varg Vikernes, Euronymous, Hellhammer

Votes: 6,691 | Gross: $0.12M

96. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.

Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor

Votes: 4,892

97. I Got Next (2011)

97 min | Documentary

I Got Next" is a documentary on the fighting game community. It follows four prominent players, Justin Wong, Ryan "Gootecks" Gutierrez, Joe "iloveu" Ciaramelli and Mike Ross through their ... See full summary »

Director: Ian Cofino | Stars: Ryan Gutierrez, Joe Ciaramelli, Justin Wong, Mike Ross

Votes: 97

98. 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience (2012)

Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary

100 Yen is a historical documentary about the evolution of arcades and the culture surrounding it - from the birth of arcades to the game centers that still thrive today.

Director: Brad Crawford | Stars: Brian Ashcraft, Daigo Umehara, Aaron Chmielowiec, Mike Ross

Votes: 148

99. The Marvel Universe Expands: Marvel 75th Anniversary (2014)

44 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about some of Marvel's most famous characters.

Star: Don P. Hooper

Votes: 328

100. In Search of Dracula with Mark Gatiss (2020 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

The comedian and writer examines the history of the iconic horror character. He meets actors, film experts and historians as he explores how the Count has made the transition from page to screen.

Director: Nathan Landeg | Stars: Mark Gatiss, Claes Bang, Stephanie Beacham, Isla Blair

Votes: 117



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