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American Scary (2006) -- American Scary is a look at the nation's tradition of horror hosting, from Zacherley to A. Ghastlee Ghoul. This is a preview of the section on Zacherley.
Queen of Blood (1966) -- Open-ended Trailer from American International Pictures
Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) -- The history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.
That Little Monster (1994) -- Surrealism has been a longstanding style of filmmaking ever since the 1920's. The German expressionalist films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu kick started a surrealist style that would be later embraced by such visionaries as Luis Buñuel and David Lynch. Paul Bunnell, who began short filmmaking in 1981 with The Visitant, is also a visual surrealist, although he has largely drifted under the radar of popular recognition. That Little Monster is a stellar example of style and surrealism. Director Paul Bunnell has a real flair for visuals, and the film is full of lush black and white photography, with obscure camera angles and lengthy steadicam shots. This is a movie not about a story, but about its exposition; more like an exercise in how to tell a story, rather than telling the story itself. The story may be slight, but its presentation is truly accomplished and masterful. In a time when quick cut editing and conventional aesthetic presentations have become the norm, That Little Monster is a refreshing cinematic experience. Bunnell is a dazzling visionary, and the pictures of his film speak for themselves. Don't miss this little seen gem!
The Creep (2001) -- THE CREEP ia a dark, retro, b/w horror-comedy about an anti-social loser who lives in an underground lair on the edge of town and only comes out at night, usually to cause as much mischief as he can before returning home. The police become involved..

Overview

Date of Birth:
24 November 1916, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Date of Death:
4 December 2008, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Trivia:
He calls his home the "Ackermansion" and a 1997 collection of SF stories... more
STARmeter: ?
Down 35% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
3 wins more
NewsDesk:
(79 articles)
A Very Cunning Plan, Indeed
 (From doorQ.com. 1 November 2009, 11:08 AM, PST)
Monsterpalooza Set to Invade Burbank Again Next April
 (From Dread Central. 30 September 2009, 2:34 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Forest J Ackerman | Forrest J. Ackerman | Forrest Ackerman | Forry Ackerman

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Dead Undead (2009) Wheelchair ZomVamp 2009 - 3.9 (32)
- 2. Scarlet Moon (2006) The General 2006 - 2.4 (15)
- 3. The Boneyard Collection (2006) Dr. Acula 2006 - 7.9 (8)
- 4. The Scorned (2005) (TV) (uncredited) Man In Wheelchair 2005 - 3.2 (170)
- 5. The Naked Monster (2005) Flustered Man 2005 - 5.4 (109)
- 6. Skinned Deep (2004) Forrey 2004 - 3.7 (891)
- 7. The Creep (2001) The Host 2001 - -
- 8. The Double-D Avenger (2001) (V) Museum Caretaker 2001 - 2.9 (72)
- 9. The Vampire Hunters Club (2001) (V) Forry 2001 - 5.4 (34)
- 10. SadoMannequin (2001) Dr. Acula 2001 - 5.2 (12)
- 11. Future War (1997) (V) Park Victim 1997 - 1.9 (2,698)
- 12. Vampirella (1996) (V) (uncredited) Club Patron 1996 - 3.1 (582)
- 13. Dinosaur Valley Girls (1996) Acker-Man on the street 1996 - 3.0 (71)
- 14. Bikini Drive-In (1995) Man With Insect Repellent 1995 - 2.0 (410)
- 15. Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfolds (1995)   Dracula 1995 - 2.4 (487)
AKAs:
  • Attack of the 60 foot Centerfold (USA: DVD title)
- 16. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) (uncredited) Bar Patron 1994 - 4.9 (19,219)
- 17. That Little Monster (1994) Edward Van Groan 1994 - 5.4 (139)
- 18. Ceremony (1994) Sylvia's father 1994 - 2.9 (67)
- 19. Innocent Blood (1992)   Stolen Car Man 1992 - 6.0 (3,553)
AKAs:
  • A French Vampire in America
- 20. Braindead (1992)   Forry 1992 - 7.6 (29,842)
AKAs:
  • Dead Alive (USA)
  • Dead-Alive (USA: DVD box title)
- 21. Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991) Judge Rhinehole 1991 - 2.2 (308)
- 22. Hard to Die (1990)   Dr. Ed Newton 1990 - 3.2 (339)
AKAs:
  • Sorority House Massacre 3 (USA: alternative title)
  • Tower of Terror
- 23. My Lovely Monster (1990) The Master 1990 - -
- 24. Transylvania Twist (1989) Funeral Director 1989 - 4.7 (168)
- 25. My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)   (uncredited) 1989 - 3.3 (235)
AKAs:
  • My Mum's a Werewolf (UK)
- 26. The Laughing Dead (1989) Corpse #1 1989 - 3.7 (114)
- 27. The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988) Mustached Man at Garage Sale 1988 - 6.2 (1,360)
- 28. Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)   Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie) 1988 - 5.1 (4,134)
AKAs:
  • Revenge of the Living Dead (USA: promotional title)
- 29. Curse of the Queerwolf (1988) Mr. Richardson 1988 - 5.3 (129)
- 30. Evil Spawn (1987)   Pool Man 1987 - 2.5 (237)
AKAs:
  • Alien Within
  • Alive by Night
  • Deadly Sting
  • Metamorphosis (Australia: video title)
- 31. Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon") 1987 - 5.7 (4,720)
- 32. Scalps (1983) Prof. Trentwood 1983 - 2.4 (362)
- 33. Thriller (1983) (TV)   (uncredited) Man in Theater 1983 - 8.2 (4,476)
AKAs:
  • Michael Jackson's Thriller (USA: complete title)
- 34. The Aftermath (1982)   (as Forrest J. Ackerman) The Curator 1982 - 4.1 (139)
AKAs:
  • Nuclear Aftermath (Philippines: English title)
  • Zombie Aftermath (UK: video title)
- 35. The Howling (1981) (uncredited) Bookstore Customer 1981 - 6.5 (7,692)
- 36. The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) (as Forrest J. Ackerman) Jurist (segment "Courtroom") 1977 - 6.4 (7,789)
- 37. King Kong (1976) (uncredited) Fleeing Extra in Crowd 1976 $80M 5.6 (9,658)
- 38. Hollywood Boulevard (1976) (uncredited) Party Guest 1976 - 6.1 (302)
- 39. Schlock (1973)   Man in cinema 1973 - 5.9 (321)
AKAs:
  • The Banana Monster
- 40. Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971)   (as Forest J Ackerman) Dr. Beaumont 1971 - 2.5 (825)
AKAs:
  • Blood of Frankenstein
  • Satan's Bloody Freaks
  • Teenage Dracula
  • The Blood Seekers
  • The Revenge of Dracula
- 41. Equinox (1970)   (voice) (uncredited) Doctor on tape recorder 1970 - 5.0 (968)
AKAs:
  • The Beast (USA: video title)
  • The Equinox... A Journey Into the Supernatural (USA: restored version)
- 42. The Power (1968) (uncredited) 1968 - 6.0 (529)
- 43. Queen of Blood (1966)   (as Forrest Ackerman) Farraday's aide 1966 - 4.8 (395)
AKAs:
  • Planet of Blood
  • Planet of Terror
  • Planet of Vampires
  • The Green Woman
- 44. The Time Travelers (1964)   Square-frame technician 1964 - 5.6 (306)
AKAs:
  • Depths of the Unknown
  • The Return of the Time Traveler
  • The Return of the Time Travelers
  • This Time Tomorrow
  • Time Trap
- 45. The Winner's Circle (1948) (uncredited) Man in Crowd 1948 - -
- 46. The Farmer's Daughter (1947) (uncredited) Audience Extra at Finley Rally 1947 - 7.5 (843)
- 47. Hey, Rookie (1944) (uncredited) Sgt. Ack-Ack 1944 - 7.7 (7)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Vampirella (1996) (V) (comic book) 1996 - 3.1 (582)
- 2. Letter to an Angel (1996) (V) (story) 1996 - -
- 3. Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy (1991) (V)   (writer) 1991 - -
AKAs:
  • Forrest J. Ackerman's Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction & Fantasy (USA: complete title)
- 4. My Lovely Monster (1990) (additional dialogue) 1990 - -
- 5. Filmgore (1983) (V) (writer) 1983 - 6.0 (39)
- 6. Mad Monster Party? (1967)   (uncredited) 1967 - 6.4 (858)
AKAs:
  • Mad Monsters Party?
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. CreepTales (2004) (V) (creative consultant) 2004 - 5.4 (59)
- 2. Dinosaur Movies (1993) (V) (original movie models courtesy of) 1993 - 4.7 (5)
- 3. Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971)   (technical advisor) (as Forest J Ackerman) 1971 - 2.5 (825)
AKAs:
  • Blood of Frankenstein
  • Satan's Bloody Freaks
  • Teenage Dracula
  • The Blood Seekers
  • The Revenge of Dracula
- 4. The Wizard of Mars (1965)   (technical advisor) 1965 - 2.8 (139)
AKAs:
  • Alien Massacre (USA: video title)
  • Horrors of the Red Planet (USA: video title)
  • Journey Into the Unknown
- 5. The Beast with a Million Eyes (1955)   (spaceship string-puller) 1955 - 2.7 (437)
AKAs:
  • The Beast with 1,000,000 Eyes
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Vampirella (1996) (V) (associate producer) 1996 - 3.1 (582)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (2010)   (special thanks) 2010 - -
AKAs:
  • 2001 Maniacs: The Sequel (USA: alternative title)
- 2. He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008) (V) (special thanks) 2008 - -
- 3. Can't Stop the Rock (2007) (V) (special thanks) 2007 - -
- 4. 2001 Maniacs (2005) (special thanks) 2005 - 5.3 (4,558)
- 5. "Behind the Screen with John Burke" (1999)   special thanks (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - -
AKAs:
  • AMC's Behind the Screen with John Burke (USA: complete title)
- 6. Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998) (TV) (acknowledgment: props and merchandise courtesy of) 1998 - 7.5 (583)
- 7. The Necro Files (1997) (thanks) 1997 - 3.8 (237)
- 8. The Interactive History of Frankenstein (1995) (VG) (special thanks) 1995 - -
- 9. The War of the Worlds: Great Books (1994) (V) (special thanks) 1994 - 7.5 (6)
- 10. My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)   (special thanks) (as Forrest Ackerman) 1989 - 3.3 (235)
AKAs:
  • My Mum's a Werewolf (UK)
- 11. Monster in the Closet (1986) (special thanks) 1986 - 4.1 (858)
- 12. The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1985) (grateful acknowledgment) 1985 - 7.4 (65)
- 13. The Howling (1981) (special thanks) 1981 - 6.5 (7,692)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Red Velvet (2009) Himself 2009 - 4.6 (109)
- 2. Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) Himself 2007 - 7.7 (78)
- 3. Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) Himself 2007 - 9.5 (13)
- 4. Vampira: The Movie (2006) (V) Himself 2006 - 6.5 (53)
- 5. Goolians (2006) (V) Himself 2006 - 7.5 (6)
- 6. American Scary (2006) Himself 2006 - 5.4 (103)
- 7. Working with a Master: John Landis (2006) (V) Himself 2006 - 7.6 (9)
- 8. Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) (TV) Himself 2006 - 8.0 (381)
- 9. The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) Himself 2006 - 7.0 (87)
- 10. The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) (V) Himself 2006 - 7.5 (15)
- 11. The Undying Monsters! (2006) Himself 2006 - -
- 12. H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - 5.8 (11)
- 13. Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - -
- 14. Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005) Himself 2005 - 6.3 (464)
- 15. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) (V) 2005 - 8.0 (44)
- 16. Finding the Future: A Science Fiction Conversation (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - 7.2 (22)
- 17. The Making of 'The Double-D Avenger' (2004) (V) 2004 - -
- 18. Monsterama: The Ackermonster (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - -
- 19. Monsterama: Basil Gogos (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - -
- 20. My Life with Count Dracula (2003) Himself 2003 - 7.6 (161)
- 21. Norwegian Actresses in Hollywood (2003) (TV) Himself 2003 - 5.9 (14)
- 22. Jules Verne & Walt Disney: Explorers of the Imagination (2003) (V) (as Forrest J. Ackerman) Himself - Collector/Editor 2003 - -
- 23. Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003) Himself 2003 - 7.6 (155)
- 24. Big, Fat and Tacky: A Trip to Karloffornia (2003) Himself 2003 - -
- 25. Rewind America (2001) Himself 2001 - -
- 26. "Chiller Cinema" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 9.6 (7)
- 27. Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001) Himself 2001 - 7.6 (226)
- 28. Polish Vampire: Behind the Fangs (2001) (V) Narrator 2001 - 2.3 (9)
- 29. "E! Mysteries & Scandals" (1998)   Himself (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 8.0 (41)
- 30. "Behind the Screen with John Burke" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - -
AKAs:
  • AMC's Behind the Screen with John Burke (USA: complete title)
- 31. Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000) (TV) Himself 2000 - 7.4 (155)
- 32. Keepers of the Frame (1999) Himself 1999 - 6.0 (72)
- 33. Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) (TV) Himself 1999 - 6.4 (53)
- 34. Universal Horror (1998) (TV) Himself 1998 - 7.9 (190)
- 35. Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard (1997) (TV) (as Forry Ackerman) Himself 1997 - 7.4 (31)
- 36. Hollywood Aliens & Monsters (1997) (TV)   Himself 1997 - 5.6 (81)
AKAs:
  • To the Galaxy and Beyond with Mark Hamill (USA: new title)
- 37. Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)   Himself 1997 - 5.7 (59)
AKAs:
  • Les deniers du culte (France: TV title)
- 38. Letter to an Angel (1996) (V) Himself/Storyteller 1996 - -
- 39. Hollywood Goes Ape! (1994) Himself 1994 - 6.2 (8)
- 40. Dinosaur Movies (1993) (V) Himself 1993 - 4.7 (5)
- 41. Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) Himself 1992 - 6.5 (41)
- 42. Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion (1992) (V)   Himself 1992 - 7.1 (193)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Wood Story: The Plan 9 Companion (reissue title)
- 43. Shock Cinema Vol. 2 (1991) (V) Himself 1991 - 6.1 (8)
- 44. Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy (1991) (V)   Himself/Host 1991 - -
AKAs:
  • Forrest J. Ackerman's Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction & Fantasy (USA: complete title)
- 45. The Horror Hall of Fame (1990) (TV) Himself - Inductee 1990 - 6.3 (51)
- 46. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) (V) (as Forry Ackerman) Himself 1988 - 5.6 (192)
- 47. Mr. Science Fiction's Fantastic Universe (1988) Himself 1988 - -
- 48. Drive-In Madness! (1987)   Himself 1987 - 4.9 (38)
AKAs:
  • Screen Scaries (USA: video title)
- 49. Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles (1987) Himself 1987 - -
- 50. Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) (V) Himself 1986 - 6.7 (60)
- 51. Lugosi: The Forgotten King (1985) (TV)   Himself/Host/Narrator 1985 - 6.0 (6)
AKAs:
  • Bela Lugosi: The Forgotten King (USA: video box title)
- 52. The History of the SF Film (1982) (TV) Guest 1982 - 3.4 (7)
- 53. The Homestretch (1947) (uncredited) Himself 1947 - 7.9 (16)
Archive Footage
- 1. "Video on Trial"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003) (V) Cinema audience member (segment "Thriller")
- 3. "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater"  
1 TV episode:

Additional Details

Other Works:
Deadlines From Karloffornia; A Column by Forrest J. Ackerman, Published in Cult Movies #17, 1996, Pg. 66 more
Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 2 Interviews | 10 Articles more
Genres:
Horror | Documentary | Comedy | Sci-Fi more
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Independent Film | Cult Favorite | Female Nudity | Gore more

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