Forrest J. Ackerman

Born: 1916-11-24

Forrest J Ackerman (born Forrest James Ackerman; November 24, 1916 – December 4, 2008) was an American magazine editor, science fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom, a leading expert on science fiction and fantasy films, and acknowledged as the world's most avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia. He was based in Los Angeles, California. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Forrest J Ackerman", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.


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Michael Jackson's Thriller

as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Released: 1983-11-14

A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a horde...

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The Howling

as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
Released: 1981-01-21

After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a...

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Braindead

as Forry
Released: 1992-08-13

When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and...

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Return of the Living Dead Part II

as Harvey Kramer (Special Zombie)
Released: 1988-01-15

A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5...

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The Aftermath

as The Curator
Released: 1982-03-22

After a lengthy space mission, two astronauts (Steve Barkett and Larry Latham) return to an...

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Amazon Women on the Moon

as U.S. President (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
Released: 1987-09-18

Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with...

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Innocent Blood

as Stolen Car Man
Released: 1992-09-25

Marie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her...

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Dracula vs. Frankenstein

as Dr. Beaumont
Released: 1971-09-20

Dracula conspires with a mad doctor to resurrect the Frankenstein Monster.

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Ringers: Lord of the Fans

as Self
Released: 2005-01-21

'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the...

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Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold

as Dracula
Released: 1995-06-02

Among the finalists for "Centerfold Of The Year" are Angel and her spiteful rival Betty....

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Hard to Die

as Dr. Ed Newton
Released: 1990-10-09

While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive...

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Vampirella

as Club Patron (uncredited)
Released: 1996-09-28

Dark, mysterious and sensual, Vampirella (Talisa Soto) is a princess from the Planet Drakulon. ...

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The Boneyard Collection

as Dr. Acula
Released: 2008-01-01

A quirky anthology, consisting of four separate short films connected by host segments. The...

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Skinned Deep

as Forrey
Released: 2004-02-14

An ordinary family goes on a trip by car, but their car breaks down. The dutiful father of the...

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The Time Travelers

as Square-Frame Technician
Released: 1964-10-29

Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an...

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Hollywood Boulevard

as Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: 1976-04-25

A Midwestern ingenue arrives in Hollywood to try her luck as an actress. An incompetent agent...

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The Sci-Fi Boys

as Self
Released: 2006-04-27

Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects...

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Bikini Drive-In

as Man with Insect Repellent
Released: 1995-04-08

Kim Taylor inherits her grandfather's drive-in theatre. She must raise $25,000 over one weekend...

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Working with a Master: John Landis

as Himself
Released: 2006-06-27

Short documentary about John Landis and his horror works.

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Queen of Blood

as Farraday's Aide
Released: 1966-03-01

A spaceship is sent to Mars after an alien distress signal is picked up. They find one survivor,...

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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

as Self
Released: 2007-11-08

Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who...

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Equinox

as Doctor on Tape Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1970-10-01

Due to their possession of an ancient mystic book, four friends are attacked by a demon while on...

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Schlock

as Man in cinema
Released: 1973-03-01

A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in...

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Transylvania Twist

as Funeral Director
Released: 1989-10-01

The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should...

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Future War

as Park Victim
Released: 1997-01-28

A runaway human slave from Earth's future escapes to the present day.

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The Wizard of Speed and Time

as Mustached Man at Garage Sale
Released: 1989-09-22

A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him,...

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The Laughing Dead

as Corpse #1
Released: 1989-01-01

A busload of travelers and their disgraced priest tour guide, on the hunt for Aztec ruins,...

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The Naked Monster

as Flustered Man
Released: 2005-04-22

Using soundtracks and extensive footage from many old movies, this spoof/homage of 1950's...

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Scalps

as Professor Trentwood
Released: 1983-12-03

Silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for...

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Universal Horror

as Self - Interviewee
Released: 1998-10-08

A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during...

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Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies

as Himself
Released: 2001-04-02

Hollywood is a town of tinsel and glamour; but there is another Hollywood, a place where...

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Nudist Colony of the Dead

as Judge Rhinehole
Released: 1991-08-05

Judge Rhinehole orders the Sunny Buttocks Nudist Camp closed down as an affront to the...

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Evil Spawn

as Pool Man
Released: 1987-09-01

Microbes are brought back to earth via a space probe from Venus. A scientist is using them in...

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Frazetta: Painting with Fire

as Himself
Released: 2003-05-08

A documentary on the life of painter Frank Frazetta, who revolutionized science fiction, fantasy...

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait

as Himself
Released: 1988-01-01

A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar...

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The Double-D Avenger

as Museum Caretaker
Released: 2001-09-17

Three of the biggest and bustiest Russ Meyer stars - Kitten Natividad, Haji, and Raven De La...

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The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

as Self (archival appearance)
Released: 2013-07-16

Spellbinding accounts of personal encounters with life after death from people of all walks of...

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Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion

as Himself
Released: 1992-01-01

A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring...

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Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

as Self
Released: 2010-03-27

A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. ...

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American Scary

as Himself
Released: 2006-10-21

A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.

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Red Velvet

as Himself
Released: 2009-08-28

A man and a young woman have a chance encounter at a laundry mat which leads to a story about a...

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Dinosaur Valley Girls

as Acker-Man
Released: 1995-01-01

Haunted by recurring dreams of Hea-Thor, a gorgeous cavegirl,and a menacing Allosaurus,...

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The Dead Undead

as Wheelchair ZomVamp
Released: 2010-05-13

Good Vampires battle Zombie Vampires while trying to hide their own identity and prevent the...

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Lugosi: The Forgotten King

as Host / Narrator
Released: 1986-07-12

A one hour documentary on the life of one of Hollywood's neglected horror icons, hosted by fear...

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Hollywood Rated 'R'

as Self
Released: 1997-06-19

A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger...

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Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

as Self
Released: 1996-01-01

A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining...

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Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me

as Himself
Released: 1983-01-01

Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.

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Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

as Self
Released: 2000-10-24

Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations...

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Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-01

Documentary showing how dinosaurs have been used in films. Trailers and scenes from moving about...

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Sleazemania Strikes Back

as ("Beach Blanket Bloodbath" segment)
Released: 1985-01-01

A compilation tape featuring trailers for and footage from low-budget sci-fi and exploitation...

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The Winner's Circle

as Man in crowd (uncredited)
Released: 1948-06-08

A Thoroughbred makes the long journey from initial training and workout to ultimate triumph as a...

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I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies

as Self
Released: 2006-10-03

From 1953 to 1969, Don Glut made amateur movies. Shot on 16mm, these films became "legendary"...

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Vampira: The Movie

as Himself
Released: 2006-10-31

Vampira The Movie chronicles the story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi living on the very edge of show...

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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

as Self
Released: 2007-05-16

Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan -...

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The Life After Death Project

as Self
Released: 2013-05-15

A fascinating quest for proof of life after death -- a true-life enigma that begins with one...

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Curse of the Queerwolf

as Alcoholic Patient
Released: 1988-01-01

After being bitten by what he thinks is a transvestite, Larry starts having nightmares about...

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Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

as Self
Released: 1995-10-25

Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to...

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Hollywood Goes Ape!

as Himself
Released: 1994-01-01

A documentary covering the history of Apes in the movies. Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut.

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Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

as Self
Released: 1986-01-01

Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.

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Shock Cinema: Volume Two

as Self
Released: 1991-01-01

Hour long documentary features interviews with filmmakers, actors and others who work low budget...

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Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society

as uncredited
Released: 2012-10-29

The story of the Cacophony Society. This documentary follows their evolution from the San...

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Ceremony

as Sylvia's Father
Released: 1994-06-04

An angel was cast out of heaven and dispatched to Earth 1400 years ago. The angel was made a...

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Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes

as Self
Released: 2005-01-04

A gay attorney uses his newfound powers to thwart a mad scientist.

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Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins

as Self
Released: 2014-10-12

From THINGS to BODY SNATCHERS to CREATURES FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, sci-fi monsters dominated...

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Drive-In Madness

as Himself
Released: 1987-01-02

A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.

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Dinosaur Movies

as uncredited
Released: 1993-01-01

Dinosaurs Vs. Apes: DINOSAUR MOVIES and HOLLYWOOD GOES APE! have been hailed as the definitive...

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Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

as Self - Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent
Released: 1997-11-19

Documentary about the creator of Dianetics and Scientology, featuring some of the people who...

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Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique

as Himself
Released: 1999-05-02

Larry Wessel presents darkest Hollywood and explores some of tinsel town's most grisly...

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Night of the Pumpkinman

as Caped Man
Released: 2004-10-20

Pumpkinman returns after a decade of being dead.

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Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania

as Himself
Released: 1999-01-01

Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the...

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Uncle Forry's Ackermansions

as Self (archival footage)
Released: 2014-05-17

Forrest J. "Forry" Ackerman was a fixture in the science fiction and horror scene for as long as...

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Prisoners of Gravity

as Self
First aired: 1989-08-21

Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that...

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Cult Movies TV

as Self
First aired: 1999-01-02

In 1999, Cult Movies TV was inspired in part by two earlier video documentaries that Copner and...

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