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Post Mortem with Mick Garris

Post Mortem with Mick Garris

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Show overview

Post Mortem with Mick Garris has been publishing since 2017, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 276 episodes, alongside 20 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 1h 5m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 7 months ago. The busiest year was 2021, with 52 episodes published. Published by DREAD Podcast Network.

Episodes
276
Running
2017–2025 · 8y
Median length
58 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Filmmaker / Author Mick Garris, best known for his Stephen King adaptations and creating the "Masters Of Horror" television series, dives deep into the devious minds of the greatest filmmakers and creators of your worst nightmares to bring their distinctive visions to life in fascinating one-on-one conversations. POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRIS releases a new interview every other week!

Latest Episodes

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Ep 275Masters of Horror LIVE from Fantastic Fest 2025

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Trick or Treat! A surprise POST MORTEM podcast is waiting for your ears! Mick’s MASTERS OF HORROR series AND the great Fantastic Fest both celebrated their 20th anniversaries together in Austin, TX, in front of a live audience, with a panel featuring Joe Dante, Don Coscarelli, and Ernest Dickerson, moderated by Mick… and now you can be there! Look forward to expect surprise drops like this in the future! Now… stay scary! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 29, 202554 min

DARK SANCTUM: Audio terror from DREAD and Wondery+ [Exclusive Sneak Peek]

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Wondery+ and DREAD present you with an exclusive sneak peek of the terrifying audio anthology series DARK SANCTUM.Tune into terror for a new season of Dark Sanctum, the premier horror anthology audio series from the DREAD Podcast Network, available exclusively on Wondery+From the twisted team responsible for top-charting horror podcasts like Inside JAWS and Inside THE EXORCIST, Dark Sanctum is an award-winning scripted anthology with seven new shocking chapters that are as fun as they are frightening.The unimaginable mental anguish of being buried alive…The intimate betrayal of discovering your lover is a sadistic demon…The maddening horror of voices of loved ones mimicked by ancient evils…The existential burden of a dead parent’s final wish unraveling the fabric of reality itself…Exclusive Offer for DREAD Podcast Network listeners:Start your 30-day free trial and listen to Dark Sanctum exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Click here to redeem now.Dark Sanctum was created, written, produced, and directed by Mark Ramsey (Inside JAWS, Inside THE EXORCIST) with sound design by Jeff Schmidt (Dirty John, Dr. Death). Executive producers are Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media and Josh Korngut (Development Hell) for Dread Central!Listen to DARK SANCTUM exclusively and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 20245 min

Ep 274'The Stand' LIVE Interview with Mike Flanagan

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Live from the Aero Theater in Santa Monica California, Mick Garris is interviewed by Mike Flanagan to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of 'The Stand' miniseries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 3, 202443 min

Ep 273The Post Mortem Finale - LIVE from The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood

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The end has finally come! After seven years and nearly 200 interviews, Post Mortem with Mick Garris is ending with a BANG! Taking place LIVE from the historic Egyptian Theatre Hollywood; Mick, producer Joe Russo and the rest of the Post Mortem crew come together for an unforgettable night with a packed audience, dozens of returning guest appearances, video tributes and more! Video Intros: Stephen King, Beck & Woods, Tom Holland, Chelsea Stardust, Edgar Wright, The Soska Sisters, Matt Frewer, Parker Finn, Josh Millican, Steven Weber, Reece Shearsmith, John Landis, Barbara CramptonPanel: Tommy McLaughlin, Mike Flanagan, Joe Dante, William Malone, Axelle Carolyn, Ernest Dickerson AMA: Lin Shaye, Pat Casey, Dennis Widmyer & Kevin Kolsch, Charles Fleischer, Roger Avary, Emily DellTHANK YOU to everyone who has ever supported this podcast - LONG LIVE HORROR!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023Recorded & Post-Produced by Christopher Leon PriceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 20, 20231h 0m

Ep 272Quentin Tarantino

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The final guest to be on the Post Mortem slab is true Hollywood legend Quentin Tarantino! Known for his iconic filmography including 'KILL BILL', 'PULP FICTION', 'JACKIE BROWN', 'DEATH PROOF', to name just a few. He chats with Mick about his cinema-filled life, story-telling insights, and much more!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023Recorded & Post-Produced by Christopher Leon PriceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 20231h 11m

Ep 271James Wan

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Mega producer and director James Wan makes his long awaited appearance on the Post Mortem slab! Known for kicking off horror franchises like 'Saw' and 'Insidious', James sits down with Mick to chat about his own amazing cinema story, as well as his upcoming DC blockbuster 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' and much more!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023Recorded & Post-Produced by Christopher Leon PriceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 6, 20231h 2m

Ep 270Ask Mick Anything

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In this ultra packed, not-so-fun sized FINAL episode of Post Mortem's Ask Mick Anything, Producer Joe Russo reads your fan-submitted questions to the horror legend himself, Mick Garris! This episode they discuss why the show is wrapping up and how it officially began, as well as Mick's take on the "new" Beatles song created by AI, Mick's next feature film, the potential of Nightmare Cinema 2, and much more!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023Recorded & Post-Produced by Christopher Leon PriceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 29, 202357 min

Ep 269Howard Berger & Greg Nicotero: KNB EFX Group

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Howard Berger & Greg Nicotero, the 'N' and 'B' of the legendary KNB EFX Group, return to the Post Mortem slab! Their work includes 'Frank Herbert's Dune', 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare', 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe', to name only a few! They reflect on the past, present and future as one of the most respected SFX duos in cinema.POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023Recorded & Post-Produced by Christopher Leon PriceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 22, 20231h 9m

Ep 268Eli Roth

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The splatter king returns! Eli Roth, famed director and screenwriter of 'Cabin Fever' and 'Hostel', joins Mick atop the Post Mortem slab! They discuss all things 'Thanksgiving', opening in theaters November 17th - Eli gives insight into how the film that started as a joke trailer will become a perennial holiday classic you don't want to miss!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 20231h 7m

Ep 267Mary Lambert

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Renowned director of music videos and feature films Mary Lambert is the next guest on the Post Mortem slab! With decades of oeuvre under her belt, ranging from the original 'Pet Sematary' and 'The In Crowd' to music videos for Madonna, Michael Jackson, and many others; Mary discusses her unique career, as well as her artistic perspective on the various mediums she has grasped. POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 202355 min

Ep 266Ask Mick Anything - LIVE from The Ramaskrik Film Festival

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LIVE from the Ramaskrik Film Festival 2023 in Oppdal Norway, Mick sits down with Morten Haagensen in front of a packed audience to answer a ghoulish round of fan questions! Mick remarks on his long and storied filmmaking career and gives insights into his collaborations with Stephen King, his lessons learned from being a writer/director/producer, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 202345 min

Ep 265John Carpenter

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John Carpenter, the legendary director behind 'Halloween', 'The Thing', 'They Live', 'The Fog', 'Escape From New York' (and more) is next up on the blood-stained Post Mortem slab! John chats with Mick about his iconic contributions to the world of cinema through his many films, as well as what he's been up to lately. They also discuss the 'Halloween' franchise as a whole and reflects on his past works and legacy. POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 20231h 0m

Ep 264Damien Leone & David Howard Thornton

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LIVE from the 2023 Days of the Dead horror festival in Los Angeles CA, Damien Leone & David Howard Thornton of 'TERRIFIER' and 'TERRIFIER 2' fame join Mick to discuss their grassroots filmmaking careers, creating Art the Clown, pushing the limits of the genre and much more!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 202359 min

Ep 263Roger Corman Tribute @ Beyond Fest

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A historic gathering to celebrate a historic man! The all-time great producer Roger Corman was honored by a panel of filmmakers at the Santa Monica Aero Theatre for Beyond Fest 2023. Moderated by our own indelible Mick Garris, the panel consists of Joe Dante, Ron Howard, John Davidson, Allan Arkush, and Amy Holden Jones. They discuss how Roger opened the door to filmmaking for them, and the many lessons they learned in his presence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 11, 202350 min

Ep 262Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

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Hilarious comedian, writer and actor Dana Gould joins the Post Mortem slab to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of both horror and comedy's greatest entries - 'Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein'! Dana and Mick reminisce about the film's ongoing staying power, timelessness, and impact on the genres as a whole. They also discuss how it affected their own careers (with stories aplenty!) and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 4, 20231h 10m

Ep 261Ask Mick Anything + Beyond Fest 2023

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A very SPECIAL (not so) FUN SIZED Post Mortem: Ask Mick Anything — Producer Joe Russo has another mailbag of your fan-submitted questions to ask the host with the most, Mick Garris! They are also joined by Beyond Fest royalty Christian Parkes, Evrim Ersoy, and Grant Moninger, who provide a run down of their outstanding 2023 Los Angeles screenings line-up, as well as insight to the origin of one of the best film festivals in the world! POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRIS NICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 27, 202353 min

Ep 260Laura Moss & Mali Elfman

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Director Laura Moss and producer Mali Elfman of the Frankenstein-inspired 'Birth/Rebirth' are next up on the Post Mortem slab! Laura and Mali dive deep into the making of their female-led modern take on one of the all-time great horror stories. They discuss the philosophical as well as practical aspects of the film making process and much more! POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 20231h 7m

Ep 259Alejandro Brugués & Mike Mendez

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It's a Nightmare Cinema reunion! Acclaimed directors Alejandro Brugués ('Juan of the Dead') and Mike Mendez ('Big Ass Spider!', 'Masters of Horror') make a triumphant return to the Post Mortem slab! They discuss everything 'Satanic Hispanics', a new horror anthology featuring Mexican filmmakers hitting theaters September 14th! They also talk about the inspirations for creating 'Satanic Hispanics', their affinity for the genre, and much more!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRISNICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 13, 20231h 0m

Ep 258Phil Tippett & Michael Miner

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Academy Award winning visual effects supervisor and producer Phil Tippet along with writer Michael Miner join Mick to discuss one of the most influential films of all time, 'RoboCop' (1987)! The iconic Verhoeven masterpiece has a new documentary entitled 'RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop' that's available on the SCREAMBOX Amazon Channel. Phil and Michael share their insights on the film, the documentary and their fantastic careers.POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRIS NICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 20231h 8m

Ep 257Ask Mick Anything

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NEW bonus content! FUN SIZE Post Mortem: Ask Mick Anything — Producer Joe Russo is BACK with a bag of your fan-submitted questions for none other than Mick Garris! This episode they discuss what "loyalty" means in the film industry, securing crew positions on a film set, the 75th anniversary of 'Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein', their preferred writing software, and more!POST MORTEM WITH MICK GARRIS NICE GUY PRODUCTIONS 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 202331 min
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