The best Gregory Nicotero’s documentary movies

Gregory Nicotero

Gregory Nicotero

15/03/1963 (61 años)
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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
8.5/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 13/09/2013
  • Character: Himself - Effects Supervisor
Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 20/04/2010
  • Character: Himself
A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II
7.9/10
The 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

In Search of Darkness
8/10
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
7.2/10
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.

Full Tilt Boogie

Full Tilt Boogie
6.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 09/09/1997
  • Character: Himself
A documentary about the production of From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and the people who made it.

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny
7/10
Severin Films chief David Gregory and House Of Psychotic Women author Kier-La Janisse query a global roster of more than 60 horror writers, directors and scholars that include Eli Roth, Joe Dante, Mark Hartley, Mick Garris, Ernest Dickerson, Joko Anwar, Ramsey Campbell, David DeCoteau, Kim Newman, Jovanka Vuckovic, Luigi Cozzi, Tom Savini, Jenn Wexler, Larry Fessenden, Richard Stanley, Brian Trenchard-Smith, Brian Yuzna, Gary Sherman, Rebekah McKendry and Peter Strickland in a candid discussion of the very best portmanteaus in fright film/TV history. The film leads us from the very first examples of the anthology film in early cinema, right up to the present day - without forgetting of course the endearing impact that the likes of Vincent Price and Peter Cushing had in creating some of the most memorable classic films ever made.

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 18/11/2015
  • Character: Himself
The 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.

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws
7.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/2007
  • Character: Himself
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape common elements of pop culture.

When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'

When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 25/03/2008
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
Behind the scenes documentary on the making of the film.

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 10/02/2012
  • Character: Himself
Retrospective on The Nightmare On Elm Street Series.

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory
7.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 27/10/2011
  • Character: Himself
The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
7.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 31/10/2015
  • Character: Himself
Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
7.7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 30/01/2019
  • Character: Himself
Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 07/10/2008
  • Character: Himself
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
7.4/10
A documentary that follows 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

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Pulp Fiction: The Facts
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 20/08/2002
  • Character: Self - KNB Effects
A series of interviews talking about Tarantino's early days and how he got to Pulp Fiction.

Fanarchy

Fanarchy
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 18/09/2015
  • Character: Himself
Fanarchy explores the rise of fan culture and ways in which fans are threatening the Hollywood system by becoming a creative force in their own right. With affordable technology at their fingertips, fans are producing more new content per month than studios or networks combined. Whether it's an original idea or a personal spin on a favorite film or TV show, fans are taking the reins and blurring the line between amateur and professional. Written and directed by Halifax’s own Donna Davies, Fanarchy exposes the burgeoning media landscape and the issues that complicate it – copyright, intellectual property and the concept of originality in a remix culture.

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead
6.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 10/03/2014
  • Character: Himself
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
7.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 15/11/2011
  • Character: Himself
A documentary about the making of Evil Dead 2.

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