Kier-La Janisse
Kier-La Janisse (1972-) is a Canadian film writer, programmer and producer, founder of international horror school The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies and author of A Violent Professional: The Films of Luciano Rossi (FAB Press, 2007) and House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis in Horror and Exploitation Films (FAB Press, 2012). Her first feature film as director/producer, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror is due out from Severin Films in 2021.
Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau
as SelfThe story of the insane scandals related to the remake of “Island of Dr. Moreau” —originally a...
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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
as SelfAn exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the...
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Tales of the Uncanny
as SelfA detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.
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Parasite Memories: The Making of 'Shivers'
as Self"Parasite Memories" is a brand new retrospective piece on the film produced by High Rising...
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Kier-La Janisse on Cockfighter
as uncreditedThe author of Cockfight: A Fable of Failure recounts her long history with Monte...
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The Devil Down Under: Satanic Panic in Australia from Rosaleen Norton to Alison's Birthday
as NarratorA video essay about satanic panic in Australia from Rosaleen Norton to Alison's birthday,based...
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The Reluctant Icon: A Tribute to Laura Gemser
as NarratorA poignant ode to the star of the Black Emanuelle series and the real-life love story at its...
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Raw, Rough and Rabid: The Lacerating Legacy of Cinépix
as HerselfA featurette looking back at the early years of the celebrated Canadian production company,...
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Eli Roth's History of Horror
as SelfAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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