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Joe Dante

Born: 1946-11-28

Joseph James Dante Jr. (born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy. Dante's output includes the films Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981), Explorers (1985), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (198...

Great Performances
Great Performances
1971★ 6.1
Eli Roth
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018★ 6.4
Gremlins
Gremlins
1984★ 7.1
Leçon de Cinéma
Leçon de Cinéma
2004★ 7.0
Eerie, Indiana
Eerie, Indiana
1991★ 7.6
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990★ 6.5
Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers
1992★ 6.1
Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994★ 5.9
Innerspace
Innerspace
1987★ 6.8
Oscar
Oscar
1991★ 6.4
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema
Roger Corman, the Pope of Pop Cinema
2021★ 7.0
The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014★ 7.0
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
2022★ 7.0
Blast Vegas
Blast Vegas
2013★ 3.4
Piranha
Piranha
1978★ 6.0
Love, Antosha
Love, Antosha
2019★ 7.4
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
2020★ 7.2
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
2022★ 7.1
100 Scariest Movie Moments
100 Scariest Movie Moments
2004★ 7.9
The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams
1994★ 4.9
The Creeps
The Creeps
2025★ 4.5
Long Live the King
Long Live the King
2016★ 5.2
Cannonball
Cannonball
1976★ 5.6
Sad Hill Unearthed
Sad Hill Unearthed
2018★ 7.0
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
2020★ 6.5
Corman
Corman's World
2011★ 7.0
Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween
2015★ 5.7
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010★ 6.6
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
2009★ 5.0
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020★ 7.7
The Horror Hall of Fame II
The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991★ 2.0
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005★ 8.0
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
2004★ 7.0
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018★ 6.4
The Orson Welles Show
The Orson Welles Show
1979★ 8.0
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005★ 7.7
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
2004★ 6.5
In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
2022★ 6.6
A Century of Cinema
A Century of Cinema
1994★ 8.3
That Guy Dick Miller
That Guy Dick Miller
2014★ 7.0
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020★ 6.8
Gremlins, an american nightmare!
Gremlins, an american nightmare!
2026NR
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012★ 7.4
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
1976★ 5.6
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
2024★ 8.2
The Butterfly Room
The Butterfly Room
2012★ 5.7
In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
2019★ 7.5
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024★ 7.6
Il castello dell
Il castello dell'orrore
2004★ 8.0
In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022★ 7.5
A Fuller Life
A Fuller Life
2013★ 6.6
Monsterland
Monsterland
2009★ 6.5
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
2004★ 6.5
Eating Raoul
Eating Raoul
1982★ 6.5
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
2000★ 6.1
American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse
2011★ 6.8
Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell
Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell
NR
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007★ 9.0
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008★ 6.6
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020★ 6.8
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009★ 6.6
Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
2020★ 7.0
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
2000★ 7.0
Welcome to Werewolfland
Welcome to Werewolfland
2004★ 9.0
Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern
Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern
2026NR
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020★ 6.4
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen
NR
The Art of Crime
The Art of Crime
2004★ 8.0
Sharksploitation
Sharksploitation
2024★ 6.7
Roger Corman: Hollywood
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978★ 7.7
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008★ 8.0
Cinerama Adventure
Cinerama Adventure
2002★ 7.7
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
1994★ 7.3
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
2006★ 7.6
The Vincent Price Legacy
The Vincent Price Legacy
2025★ 9.0
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
1992★ 8.0
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992★ 7.2
Razzennest
Razzennest
2022★ 5.7
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005★ 9.4
The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
2011NR
Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror
Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror
2014★ 6.0
Trailer War
Trailer War
2012★ 7.2
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
2011NR
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
★ 1.0
From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
2014★ 7.0
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
1975NR
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021★ 6.3
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
2022★ 10.0
The Hatching of Spider Baby
The Hatching of Spider Baby
2007★ 7.0
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
2019★ 7.5
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
2015★ 7.8
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
2001★ 7.4
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
2006★ 7.6
Out of Print
Out of Print
2014★ 5.7
Hollywood Rated
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997★ 5.3
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015★ 7.2
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
2009★ 6.5
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
2019★ 6.8
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
1986★ 7.3
The Fear Is Real
The Fear Is Real
2018NR
Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace
Shrinkage: The Making of Innerspace
2026NR
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007★ 7.8
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
2015★ 7.6
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006★ 4.5
Making The Earth Stand Still
Making The Earth Stand Still
2001★ 8.0
Monstres, l
Monstres, l'ennemi de l'intérieur
2017NR
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010★ 7.0
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy
2016NR
Boorman and the Devil
Boorman and the Devil
2025NR
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
2004★ 9.0
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010★ 6.0
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
2003★ 7.0
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
2011★ 8.1
The Birds: Hitchcock
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
2012★ 7.0
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010★ 7.0
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007★ 6.0
Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
2020★ 8.0
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
2006★ 7.0
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs
1999★ 8.5
She
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
1999★ 7.8
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years
Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years
2018★ 7.3
Hitchcocked!
Hitchcocked!
2006★ 6.0
Making a Monster Movie: Inside
Making a Monster Movie: Inside 'the Howling'
1981★ 9.0
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
2013NR
24×36
24×36
2016★ 6.8
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film
We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film
2014NR
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021★ 7.0
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
2014★ 7.3
There Goes the Neighborhood: The Making of The
There Goes the Neighborhood: The Making of The 'Burbs
2014★ 4.1
RKO, A Story made in Hollywood
RKO, A Story made in Hollywood
2010NR
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019NR
The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil
The Flesh and the Fury: X-posing Twins of Evil
2012★ 3.8
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
2010NR
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director
2024★ 7.5
Class of
Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School
2019NR
Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein
Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein
2007★ 9.5
Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction
Soylent Green and Red Alert: When Reality Catches Up with Fiction
2022★ 7.2
To Be... A Film Favorite
To Be... A Film Favorite
2012NR
Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter
Fulci in the House: The Italian Master of Splatter
2009NR
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