John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.
Known for
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Spider-Man 2
2004
7.4
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RoboCop
1987
7.7
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The Blues Brothers
1980
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Trading Places
1983
7.4
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An American Werewolf in London
1981
6.9
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Animal House
1978
6.4
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Darkman
1990
7.4
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Kelly's Heroes
1970
5.7
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Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973
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The Muppet Movie
1979
5.8
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1941
1979
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Sleepwalkers
1992
Filmography(149)
149 titles across Movies & TV
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Gremlins, an american nightmare!
2026
2.0
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Robot Dracula
2026
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On a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
2025
6.8
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Being Eddie
2025
9.0
Movie
The Vincent Price Legacy
2025
8.2
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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
2024
7.5
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The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
2024
8.7
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Thriller 40
2023
10.0
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The Credible Adventures of Mr. T
2023
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The Rise of the Comic Strip
2023
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Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021
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I Am Alfred Hitchcock
2021
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Belushi
2020
7.3
TV
The Movies That Made Us
2019
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An American Filmmaker in London
2019
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Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf
2019
5.8
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I Hate Kids
2019
6.4
TV
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
6.2
Movie
The Body
2018
6.7
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The World Is Yours
2018
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Bergman: A Year in a Life
2018
6.4
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King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
2018
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Deconstructing Dunning
2016
5.2
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Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
2016
7.2
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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015
5.7
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Tales of Halloween
2015
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Movie
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015
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In Their Own Words
2015
6.7
Movie
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015
5.7
Movie
Out of Print
2014
7.0
TV
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014
6.5
Movie
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2014
6.6
Movie
Trespassing Bergman
2013
3.4
Movie
Blast Vegas
2013
7.4
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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012
5.3
Movie
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
2012
10.0
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The Complete Bob Wilkins Creature Features
2012
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TV
Bergman's Video
2012
5.9
TV
Holliston
2012
5.6
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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011
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The Future of Fear
2011
7.2
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Nightmare Factory
2011
6.7
Movie
American Grindhouse
2011
7.1
TV
Face Off
2011
6.6
Movie
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010
6.0
Movie
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
2010
7.0
Movie
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
2010
7.0
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Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
2010
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David Bowie: Rare and Unseen
2010
6.0
Movie
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
2009
6.3
Movie
Vittorio D.
2009
6.7
Movie
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
2009
4.9
Movie
The Scenesters
2009
5.8
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Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
2009
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Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009
6.9
TV
Psychoville
2009
2.0
Movie
The Face is Familiar
2009
7.3
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
2009
4.9
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Parasomnia
2008
8.0
Movie
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008
6.6
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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
4.0
Movie
Animal House: The Inside Story
2008
6.1
Movie
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
7.8
Movie
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007
5.7
Movie
Bloodsucking Cinema
2007
6.8
Movie
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
5.5
TV
British Film Forever
2007
6.0
Movie
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
2007
9.0
Movie
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007
4.5
Movie
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006
7.0
Movie
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006
4.9
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Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound
2006
6.0
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42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
2006
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Busby Berkeley's Kaleidoscopic Eyes
2006
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(buz'be bur'kle) n. A Study in Style
2006
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Footlight Parade: Music for the Decades
2006
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The Perfect Scary Movie
2005
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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
5.4
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Torrente 3: The Protector
2005
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The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005
6.9
Movie
The Ax
2005
8.0
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Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005
7.0
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Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
2004
6.5
Movie
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
2004
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Spider-Man 2
2004
6.5
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Mario Bava: Operazione paura
2004
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Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River
2004
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Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation
2004
5.0
Movie
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
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Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003
9.0
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Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
2003
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Forever Ealing
2002
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Movie
Masters of Horror
2002
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It's Black Entertainment
2002
6.8
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The American Nightmare
2000
5.6
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Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000
5.2
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Diamonds
1999
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Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
1999
7.3
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The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
1998
6.5
Movie
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998
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The Abbey Road Story
1998
6.2
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Mad City
1997
6.8
Movie
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
5.3
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Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997
5.0
Movie
Quicksilver Highway
1997
4.0
Movie
Laws of Deception
1997
3.8
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Vampirella
1996
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Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
1996
6.6
TV
Caroline in the City
1995
7.4
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The World of Jim Henson
1994
6.8
TV
The Stand
1994
4.9
Movie
The Silence of the Hams
1994
7.0
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The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
1994
6.9
TV
Eek! The Cat
1992
4.6
Movie
Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger
1992
5.4
TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
7.0
Movie
Venice/Venice
1992
6.1
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Sleepwalkers
1992
9.0
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The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
