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1. A Classic Horror Story (2021)
TV-MA | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In this gruesome suspense film, strangers traveling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desperately to get out alive.
Directors: Roberto De Feo, Paolo Strippoli | Stars: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Francesco Russo, Peppino Mazzotta, Will Merrick
Votes: 21,998
2. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
R | 96 min | Documentary
Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.
Directors: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, George Lucas
Votes: 23,294 | Gross: $1.32M
3. Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 127 min | Documentary
The story behind the making of the 5 "Planet of the Apes" movies.
Directors: Kevin Burns, David Comtois | Stars: Roddy McDowall, Mort Abrahams, Charlton Heston, Richard D. Zanuck
Votes: 1,843
4. Cabin by the Lake (2000 TV Movie)
R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
A screenwriter, who lives in a cabin by the lake near Los Angeles, drowns young women, then goes back to visit their bodies and do their laundry.
Director: Po-Chih Leong | Stars: Judd Nelson, Hedy Burress, Michael Weatherly, Susan Gibney
Votes: 2,507
5. A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021)
PG | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Finley Tremaine, a small town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer.
Directors: Charlotte Colbert, Michelle Johnston | Stars: Bailee Madison, Michael Evans Behling, April Telek, Lillian Doucet-Roche
Votes: 922
6. My Best Fiend (1999)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography
The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes
Votes: 12,227 | Gross: $0.10M
7. Burden of Dreams (1982)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary following German auteur Werner Herzog as he deals with difficult actors, bad weather and getting a boat over a mountain, all in an effort to make his film Fitzcarraldo (1982).
Director: Les Blank | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards
Votes: 8,159
8. Debbie Does Dallas... Again (2007)
Reality-TV
This story Is about a girl (debbie) who is on her road to achieve a record....in a not so decent manner
Stars: Steve Hirsch, Paul Thomas, Marci Hirsch, Stefani Morgan
Votes: 109
9. Lost in La Mancha (2002)
R | 89 min | Documentary
Terry Gilliam's doomed attempt to get his film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), off the ground.
Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Terry Gilliam, Johnny Depp, Jeff Bridges, Tony Grisoni
Votes: 12,005 | Gross: $0.73M
10. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary
Follows the routines of those employed at Studio Ghibli, including filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki as they work to release two films simultaneously, The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Director: Mami Sunada | Stars: Hayao Miyazaki, Yumiko Miyoshi, Toshio Suzuki, Shinsuke Nonaka
Votes: 5,673
11. The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001 Video)
66 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace".
Director: Jon Shenk | Stars: George Lucas, John Knoll, Doug Chiang, Rick McCallum
Votes: 839
12. The Beaches of Agnès (2008)
Not Rated | 112 min | Documentary, Biography
Agnès Varda explores her memories, mostly chronologically, with photographs, film clips, interviews, reenactments, and droll, playful contemporary scenes of her narrating her story.
Director: Agnès Varda | Stars: Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier, Vincent Fournier
Votes: 4,798 | Gross: $0.24M
13. 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: 5,285
14. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)
8 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about the sacrifice the actors and actresses had to make to be a part of THX 1138 (1971).
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Walter Murch, Claudette Bessing
Votes: 309
15. The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2002 Video)
Documentary
Documentary of the making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic work of fantasy.
Director: Costa Botes | Stars: Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 685
16. A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film (2024)
40 min | Documentary, Short
A retrospective documentary about the nudist-themed short film "Complex" and its impact on the careers of those who helped to make it and the nudist community for which it stands. A full performance of the stage adaption is also included.
Director: Davo Hardy | Stars: Davo Hardy, Dan Monty, Georgina Neville, Kat Campbell
17. Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? (2013)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.
Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Michel Gondry, Richard Feynman, Michèle Oshima
Votes: 3,685 | Gross: $0.13M
18. 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: 462
19. Cinema Sex Politics: Bertolucci Makes 'The Dreamers' (2003 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Bernardo Bertolucci, Gilbert Adair, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Michael Pitt
Votes: 62
20. Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary
A documentary of the story behind Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (1989).
Directors: Jeremy Coon, Tim Skousen | Stars: Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb, John Rhys-Davies
Votes: 2,301
21. Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me (2000 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
Retrospective documentary on the making of "Stand By Me".
Director: Michael Gillis | Stars: Stephen King, Rob Reiner, Richard Dreyfuss, Wil Wheaton
Votes: 208
22. How Harry Met Sally... (2001 Video)
33 min | Short, Documentary
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Rob Reiner, Nora Ephron, Billy Crystal, Carrie Fisher
Votes: 527
23. Superior Firepower: The Making of 'Aliens' (2003 Video)
185 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the... See full summary »
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Simon Atherton, Jay Benedict, Michael Biehn, James Cameron
Votes: 653
24. The Making of 'Planet of the Apes' (2001 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary
This documentary provides an inside look to several main stages of production for the 2001 film, Planet of the Apes (2001), including make-up, costume design, and set construction.
Director: Thomas C. Grane | Stars: Michael Clarke Duncan, Tim Burton, Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth
Votes: 105
25. The Making of 'Alien³' (2003 Video)
161 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time ... See full summary »
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Martin Asbury, Michael Biehn, Ralph Brown, Greg Cannom
Votes: 578
26. Faces of Death: Fact or Fiction? (1999 Video)
Unrated | 54 min | Documentary, Horror
Director: John Alan Schwartz | Stars: Louise Jane, James B. Schwartz, John Alan Schwartz, Michael Carr
Votes: 355
27. Making of 'Guinea Pig 4: Devil Woman Doctor' (1986 Video)
50 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sai Enterprise's Ginî piggu 4: Pîtâ no akuma no joi-san.
Stars: Junichi Baba, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Kobuhei Hayashiya, Masami Hisamoto
Votes: 55
28. The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003 Video)
178 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
This made-for-DVD documentary treats horror and science fiction film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Alien, the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a ... See full summary »
Director: Charles de Lauzirika | Stars: Bolaji Badejo, Martin Bower, Gordon Carroll, Veronica Cartwright
Votes: 695
29. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990 TV Movie)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Mervyn LeRoy, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley
Votes: 551
30. Cantando nace el amor (1954)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A northern rancher is enthusiastic about the idea of producing a movie and conquering a young woman in Acapulco. But she does not want to be a movie star, she's in love with a singer.
Director: Miguel M. Delgado | Stars: Elsa Aguirre, Raúl Martínez, Andrés Soler, Óscar Pulido
Votes: 14
31. Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' (1997 TV Movie)
35 min | Documentary, Music
This behind-the-scenes documentary includes interviews with people who were directly involved in the MGM classic musical 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. Those interviewed include actors ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Benson | Stars: Howard Keel, Stanley Donen, Saul Chaplin, Michael Kidd
Votes: 134
32. The Way of the Karate Kid (2005 Video)
45 min | Documentary, Sport
Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).
Director: Michael Gillis | Stars: Robert Mark Kamen, John G. Avildsen, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita
Votes: 90
33. Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic (2004 Video)
36 min | Documentary, Short, History
A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Bill Krohn, Andrew Wilson, Richard Schickel
Votes: 117
34. 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: 325
35. The Making of 'The Incredibles' (2005 Video)
28 min | Documentary, Short
The production of the movie, "The Incredibles," shot behind the scenes at Pixar Animation Studios.
Director: Rick Butler | Stars: Brad Bird, John Lasseter, John Walker, Stephen Schaffer
Votes: 68
36. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: A Look Inside (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary
Stars: Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Harrison Ford, George Lucas
Votes: 160
37. 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: 1,968
38. Pure Rage: The Making of '28 Days Later' (2002 TV Short)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary about the making of Danny Boyle's end-of-the-world style horror movie, 28 Days Later.
Director: Toby James | Stars: Lisa I'Anson, Andy Coghlan, Brian Duerden, Naomie Harris
Votes: 275
39. Return to Jurassic Park: Dawn of a New Era (2011 Video)
25 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Michael Crichton, Kathleen Kennedy, Stan Winston
Votes: 68
40. From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga (1983 TV Movie)
Unrated | 65 min | Documentary
A look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Stars: Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels, Harrison Ford
Votes: 678
41. The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games (2012 Video)
122 min | Documentary
Stars: Allison Shearmur, Nina Jacobson, David Levithan, Billy Ray
Votes: 114
42. Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of 'The Devils' (2002 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary
Hell on Earth is about Ken Russell's 1971 film, The Devils which is one of the most controversial films ever made. Included are chats with Russell as well as films stars Goergina Hale and ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Joyce | Stars: Mark Kermode, Roy Baird, Michael Bradsell, Imogen Claire
Votes: 237
43. The 'Alien' Saga (2002 TV Movie)
108 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A retrospective look at the making of the Alien movies.
Director: Brent Zacky | Stars: John Hurt, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, David Giler
Votes: 427
44. An Epic at Sea: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making and production of "The Curse of the Black Pearl".
Stars: Bob Anderson, Mark Anderson, Charles Bailey, Robert A. Blackburn
Votes: 300
45. Of Pigs and Men (2009 Video)
78 min | Documentary
The making of the controversial 1975 bestiality art-film VASE DE NOCES.
Director: Federico Caddeo | Stars: Dominique Garny, Thierry Zéno
Votes: 13
46. The Making of 'the X Files: Fight the Future' (1998 Video)
27 min | Short, Reality-TV, Sci-Fi
An exploration of how completely different the television series is from the film. The cast and filmmakers underwent quite a change in order to create the film X Files, The (1998). We are ... See full summary »
Stars: Mitch Pileggi, Chris Carter, Rob Bowman, David Duchovny
Votes: 464
47. The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985 TV Short)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Behind-the-scenes look at Back to the Future (1985).
Director: Les Mayfield | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Bob Gale, Huey Lewis, Lawrence G. Paull
Votes: 150
48. The Making of 'Road to Perdition' (2002 TV Movie)
24 min | Documentary, Drama
This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Road to Perdition, about a mafia hit man who must deal with the toll his job takes on his family. Included ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Bradshaw, Daniel Craig, Dennis Gassner, Allen Hall
Votes: 171
49. Batman: The Journey Begins (2005 Video)
14 min | Documentary, Short
An overview of how Batman Begins (2005) was taken from concept to realization.
Stars: Christian Bale, Nathan Crowley, David Forman, David S. Goyer
Votes: 206
50. Casino Royale: Deleted Scenes (2008 Video)
8 min | Documentary, Short, Action
Deleted scenes from Casino Royale (2006).
Stars: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Jesper Christensen, Mads Mikkelsen
Votes: 21