Harry Jay Knowles

After the city's deadliest serial killer breaks out of jail, the aging Texas Ranger that put him away comes out of retirement to stop the monster's rampage, this time for good. Violence and hilarity ensue as the city is thrown into chaos.

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.

Em 1982, três garotos de 11 anos de idade do Mississippi decidiram refilmar "Indiana Jones e os Caçadores da Arca Perdida". Eles levaram sete turbulentos anos que testaram sua determinação, intensificaram sua amizade e quase incendiaram a casa de seus pais. Eles completaram todas as cenas, com exceção de uma... a cena do avião. 33 anos depois, os amigos se reúnem para finalmente terminar o sonho de infância. Mas é mais fácil filmar um filme inteiro como crianças... ou uma cena como adultos?

An exploration of the making of b-movie sci-fi cult classic "The Creeping Terror" and its con-man director Art "A.J." Nelson/Vic Savage.

A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.

For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Emily Hagins is making a zombie movie. It's feature-length, it's bloody, and the zombies don't run. Just like it should be. But there's just one difference between her film and every other zombie movie you've ever seen. Emily is twelve.

The story of American film criticism.

The sound of flapping bat wings, an empty coffin, glistening fangs, tiny punctures on the neck, the sensual taste of blood, a blank reflection, fear of the cross, and death from daylight. These are the creatures of the night, and as legendary (but fictional) vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing exclaimed: "Gentlemen, we are dealing with the undead!" Perhaps the most enduring film genre of all time, vampire films continue to haunt us on the big screen. Why are we fascinated with the myth of these immortal souls? Could it be the living forever part, or perhaps the fact that they have an unearthly sexual attraction to both males and females? Whatever it is, audiences around the world can't seem to get enough of them.

An insightful documentary about the impact and ripple effect of Reservoir Dogs from its release in 1992 and how it has helped redefine contemporary cinema

An infection which appears to be caused by a bacteria in the water turns out to be more. A fourteen-year-old student, Dannie, feels the real cause is linked to her recurring dreams. When the infection reaches an epidemic level. it becomes clear that this infection not only kills, but restores the body to a minimally functioning state where the infected become the "living-dead". This unique twist on the classic zombie theme, centers around the highly-intuitive Dannie Jacobs and a group of four other middle school students who try to save their friends, their town and themselves in spite of the odds against them. While they are desperately trying to find an answer before it's too late, they meet researcher Sue who may hold the key to the infection and Dannie's dreams.

A short documentary on Japanese animation featured on the DVD for The Animatrix (2003).

Em 1973, a polícia texana deu como encerrado o caso de um terrível massacre de 33 pessoas provocado por um homem que usava uma máscara feita de pele humana. Nos anos que se seguiram os policiais foram acusados de fazer uma péssima investigação e de terem matado o cara errado. Só que dessa vez, o único sobrevivente do massacre vai contar em detalhes o que realmente aconteceu na deserta estrada do Texas, quando ele e mais 4 amigos estavam indo visitar o seu avô.

Actor/cult icon Bruce Campbell examines the world of fan conventions and what makes a fan into a fanatic.

Após um acidente de carro que deixa o reprimido cartunista Stu Miley em coma, ele e o incontrolável Monkeybone, seu hilário e tarado alter-ego, acordam em uma louca estação para almas perdidas. Quando Monkeybone incorpora Stu e escapa para "aprontar todas" no mundo real, Stu tem que encontrar um modo de detê-lo antes que sua irmã desligue a máquina que o mantém vivo!

Repentinamente, em uma escola de uma pequena cidade no Ohio, os professores começam a agir estranhamente. Dois estudantes escondidos em um armário testemunham dois professores matando a enfermeira do colégio, mas logo a vítima aparece viva e eles logo concluem que algum alienígena está se apossando do corpos. Assim, o medo toma conta deles e de seus amigos, pois qualquer um pode ser dominado por este ser que ninguém sabe de onde veio, mas parece ter um objetivo definido: possuir todos os terrestres que surjam na sua frente.

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.