Forrest J. Ackerman
Date of birth: 1916-11-24
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Forrest James Ackerman, Forest J. Ackerman, Forrest Ackerman, Forry J. Ackerman, Forry Ackerman
Biography
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.
Movie Credits
Braindead
1992-08-13
When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begin
Vampira: The Movie
2006-10-31
The story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi, living on the very edge of show business, and her rise to cellul
My Lovely Monster
1991-02-16
A silent film character is stuck in a German theater and wants to return to his film.
Beach Blanket Bloodbath
1985-01-01
Bibi is being held captive by three mad scientists, the leader of whom is her own sister. Bibi's sis
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997-06-19
A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman'
The Howling
1981-01-21
After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitati
Dinosaur Valley Girls
1995-01-01
Haunted by recurring dreams of Hea-Thor, a gorgeous cavegirl,and a menacing Allosaurus, action-movie
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
2006-10-03
From 1953 to 1969, Don Glut made amateur movies. Shot on 16mm, these films became "legendary" throug
Return of the Living Dead Part II
1988-01-15
A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxin
Queen of Blood
1966-03-01
A spaceship is sent to Mars after an alien distress signal is picked up. They find one survivor, but
Innocent Blood
1992-09-25
Marie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her vict
The Vampire Hunters Club
2001-02-01
Evil Spawn
1987-09-01
Microbes are brought back to earth via a space probe from Venus. A scientist is using them in experi
Hard to Die
1990-10-09
While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive wome
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
1988-01-01
A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Han
The Naked Monster
2005-04-22
Using soundtracks and extensive footage from many old movies, this spoof/homage of 1950's science-fi
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion
1992-01-01
A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring intervi
Hollywood Boulevard
1976-04-25
A Midwestern ingenue arrives in Hollywood to try her luck as an actress. An incompetent agent hooks
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
2006-01-01
A look behind the scenes at Cortlandt Hull's "The Witch's Dungeon," a movie-themed Halloween attract
The Aftermath
1982-03-22
After a lengthy space mission, two astronauts (Steve Barkett and Larry Latham) return to an Earth tr
The Time Travelers
1964-10-29
Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an unbeara
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007-11-08
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who becam
The Dead Undead
2010-05-13
Good Vampires battle Zombie Vampires while trying to hide their own identity and prevent the infecti
Frazetta: Painting with Fire
2003-05-08
A documentary on the life of painter Frank Frazetta, who revolutionized science fiction, fantasy and
Red Velvet
2009-08-28
A man and a young woman have a chance encounter at a laundry mat which leads to a story about a birt
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
2001-04-02
Hollywood is a town of tinsel and glamour; but there is another Hollywood, a place where maverick in
Schlock
1973-03-01
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a ca
Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
1999-05-02
Larry Wessel presents darkest Hollywood and explores some of tinsel town's most grisly tragedies, in
The Double-D Avenger
2001-09-17
Three of the biggest and bustiest Russ Meyer stars - Kitten Natividad, Haji, and Raven De La Croix -
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006-04-27
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects fil
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
1996-01-01
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historic
American Scary
2006-10-21
A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.
Skinned Deep
2004-02-14
An ordinary family goes on a trip by car, but their car breaks down. The dutiful father of the famil
Nudist Colony of the Dead
1991-08-05
Judge Rhinehole orders the Sunny Buttocks Nudist Camp closed down as an affront to the community. Th
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
1999-01-01
Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster
Hollywood Goes Ape!
1994-01-01
A documentary covering the history of Apes in the movies. Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut.
Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
1987-01-01
Documentary showing how dinosaurs have been used in films. Trailers and scenes from moving about or
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
2007-05-16
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - For
King Kong! The Living Legend
1986-06-01
Documentary special to promote the release of King Kong Lives, the grand opening of the King Kong at
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
2013-07-16
Spellbinding accounts of personal encounters with life after death from people of all walks of life
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me
1983-01-01
Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.
Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins
2014-10-12
From THINGS to BODY SNATCHERS to CREATURES FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, sci-fi monsters dominated 1950s ho
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
1971-09-20
Dracula conspires with a mad doctor to resurrect the Frankenstein Monster.
Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard
1997-11-19
Documentary about the creator of Dianetics and Scientology, featuring some of the people who knew hi
It Came from Alpha Centauri
1962-01-01
An alien creature has traveled to Earth. What destruction will it cause.
Tyran the Terrible
1962-01-01
American horror short from 1962.
Bikini Drive-In
1995-04-08
Kim Taylor inherits her grandfather's drive-in theatre. She must raise $25,000 over one weekend or t
Scarlet Moon
2006-01-02
The year is 2030 and the goal is to locate the Scarlet Moon. A fist sized red jewel that is said to
Uncle Forry's Ackermansions
2014-05-17
Forrest J. "Forry" Ackerman was a fixture in the science fiction and horror scene for as long as any
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist
2006-01-01
Jack Parsons: Jet Propelled Antichrist is a story about one of the fathers of modern rocketry and a
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
2005-01-04
A gay attorney uses his newfound powers to thwart a mad scientist.
Dinosaur Movies
1993-01-01
Dinosaurs Vs. Apes: DINOSAUR MOVIES and HOLLYWOOD GOES APE! have been hailed as the definitive docum
Hooray for Horrorwood
1991-11-15
Forrest J. Ackerman styles himself as the number-one fan of science fiction and horror movies, and h
The Alien Within
1990-01-01
After having a feud with director Kenneth J. Hall, producer Fred Olen Ray hired Ted Newsom to shoot
Shock Cinema: Volume Two
1991-01-01
Hour long documentary features interviews with filmmakers, actors and others who work low budget mov
Ceremony
1994-06-04
An angel was cast out of heaven and dispatched to Earth 1400 years ago. The angel was made a slave o
Drive-In Madness!
1987-01-02
A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.
Transylvania Twist
1989-10-01
The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should hav
Future War
1997-01-28
A runaway human slave from Earth's future escapes to the present day.
Universal Horror
1998-10-08
A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the
The Laughing Dead
1989-01-01
A busload of travelers and their disgraced priest tour guide, on the hunt for Aztec ruins, decide to
Equinox
1970-10-01
Due to their possession of an ancient mystic book, four friends are attacked by a demon while on a p
Vampirella
1996-09-28
Dark, mysterious and sensual, Vampirella (Talisa Soto) is a princess from the Planet Drakulon. Like
The Wizard of Speed and Time
1989-09-22
A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownst to him, the
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
1995-06-02
Among the finalists for "Centerfold Of The Year" are Angel and her spiteful rival Betty. However, no
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
1986-01-01
Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.
Curse of the Queerwolf
1988-01-01
After being bitten by what he thinks is a transvestite, Larry starts having nightmares about hillbil
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983-11-14
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released a
Sleazemania Strikes Back
1985-01-01
A compilation tape featuring trailers for and footage from low-budget sci-fi and exploitation films.
That Little Monster
1994-04-19
A young teenage girl is hired by a strange couple to watch their baby for the night. What the babysi
Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
2005-11-18
Science-fiction art is spotlighted in this documentary.
Second Unit
2011-01-31
The second unit crew of a low budget action film bicker over a woman while shooting benign establish
Scalps
1983-12-03
Silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for artifacts. U
The Winner's Circle
1948-06-08
A Thoroughbred makes the long journey from initial training and workout to ultimate triumph as a cha
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
2000-10-24
Lon Chaney, the silent movie star and makeup artist, renowned for his various characterizations and
Keepers of the Frame
1999-03-01
An exploration of film preservation and restoration in the United States.
Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society
2012-10-29
The story of the Cacophony Society. This documentary follows their evolution from the San Francisco
The Boneyard Collection
2008-01-01
A quirky anthology, consisting of four separate short films connected by host segments. The first on
The Life After Death Project
2013-05-15
A fascinating quest for proof of life after death -- a true-life enigma that begins with one small,
Working with a Master: John Landis
2006-06-27
Short documentary about John Landis and his horror works.
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
2005-01-21
'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
2010-03-27
A documentary about one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 1950s and 1960s. Cha
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
1995-10-25
Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play al
Lugosi: The Forgotten King
1986-07-12
A one hour documentary on the life of one of Hollywood's neglected horror icons, hosted by fear fan
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987-09-18
Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a s
Night of the Pumpkinman
2004-10-20
Pumpkinman returns after a decade of being dead.
Lugosi: The Forgotten King of Horror
2016-01-01
The first-ever authorized film about the legendary horror actor, Bela Lugosi, the man who portrayed
The Devil Ant
1999-01-01
A barrel of radioactive waste dumped by a careless mad scientist turns an ordinary ant into the Fear
Gator Man
2025-06-20
A mad doctor creates Gator Man and unleashes him upon the populace.
The Scorned
2005-10-15
After terribly gory happenings occur one day in a hidden beach house on the Malibu Shore, it leaves
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
Nudism. Esperanto. KING KONG. Sci-Fi. What do all of these things have in common? Simple: Forrest J