Stephen Chiodo

Ray Harryhausen discusses the making of 'Mighty Joe Young' with the Chiodo brothers.

Documentary about the 1991 follow-up film Critters 3. Features interviews with producer Barry Opper; actors Don Opper and Terrence Mann; writer; cinematographer; and critters designers.

Documentary about the 1988 follow-up film Critters 2. Features interviews with director Mick Garris; actors Liane Curtis, Don Opper, Terrence Mann, and Lin Shaye; producer Barry Opper; critters designers; and more.

Documentary about the 1992 follow-up film Critters 4. Features interviews with producer Barry Opper; actors Don Opper and Terrence Mann; writer; cinematographer; and critters designers.

The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the camera, film clips, and dozens of interviews with all the big names in the industry. In addition to the many wonderful anecdotes, the film also offers a wealth of beautiful test material, while along the way showing how the art of filmmaking has changed over the years. An affectionate ode to monster makers throughout history.

An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmakers and historians.

Early (very early) monster movie from the Chiodo Bros. Features stop-motion animation monster.

8mm/Super 8 silent early short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space'

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Documentary about the original 1986 film Critters. Features interviews with actors Dee Wallace, Don Opper, Terrence Mann, and Lin Shaye; producer Barry Opper; writer Brian Muir; critter designers and voice actors; and many more.

In an alternate futuristic society, a tough female police detective is paired with a talking dinosaur to find the killer of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals leading them to a mad scientist bent on creating a new Armageddon.

The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, a landmark of cinema, one of the most influential motion pictures in history.

For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture effects and stop-motion animation. Presented here for the first time ever is the authorized collection of his earliest work, along with hours of supplemental features.

In the beautiful yet slightly dark world of the Sisters Kane, where only dolls exist, Callalilly longs to play the piano perfectly. But her inability to be 'instantly great' sends her into a fit. What happens as a result may shock you as it did her sisters.

Young Vincent Malloy dreams of being just like Vincent Price and loses himself in macabre daydreams that annoy his mother.

Young Vincent Malloy dreams of being just like Vincent Price and loses himself in macabre daydreams that annoy his mother.

Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

A vain actor, his best friend, and an activist end up at a mutant freak farm run by a weirdo scientist.

A vain actor, his best friend, and an activist end up at a mutant freak farm run by a weirdo scientist.

Tim Burton's reimagined classic combines live action and stop motion, making for a creepy adventure into the woods. It is known for having aired only once on Disney Channel, on Halloween Night in 1983.

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

In the beautiful yet slightly dark world of the Sisters Kane, where only dolls exist, Callalilly longs to play the piano perfectly. But her inability to be 'instantly great' sends her into a fit. What happens as a result may shock you as it did her sisters.

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

Super 8 silent early short film by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Early (very early) monster movie from the Chiodo Bros. Features stop-motion animation monster.

8mm/Super 8 silent early short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space'

Early (very early) monster movie from the Chiodo Bros. Features stop-motion animation monster.

8mm/Super 8 silent early short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space'

Early (very early) monster movie from the Chiodo Bros. Features stop-motion animation monster.

Super 8 silent early short film by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Early (very early) monster movie from the Chiodo Bros. Features stop-motion animation monster.

Super 8 silent early short film by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Super 8 silent early short film by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Early (very early) monster movie from the Chiodo Bros. Features stop-motion animation monster.

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Super 8 silent early short film by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

8mm/Super 8 early silent short films by the Chiodo Brothers, inspired by Ray Harryhausen, included on the 4K remastered Arrow Video Blu-ray of ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.

A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.

A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.

This is an animated documentary about FOOD! I interviewed vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian and meat eater about their opinions about food and life choices. Then I animate real food with stop-motion technique based on the interviews. By putting the conversations in different context, the food speak for themselves.

A vacationing family encounters an alien threat in this pulse-pounding thriller based on the real-life Brown Mountain Lights phenomenon in North Carolina.

Well-intentioned, eternally bumbling Ernest P. Worrell accidentally releases an evil demon from its sacred tomb. As the demon flexes its power and goes on a ruinous rampage, good-guy Ernest tries to step in to save the town from mass destruction. Trouble is, a 200-year-old curse has scared Ernest stupid, and that means hilarity all around! So, kick back and let the laugh-ridden adventures begin.

Three bounty hunters from space fly back to the town of Grovers Bend, hoping to save local residents from a new batch of Critter eggs.

As fanged, furious furballs viciously invade an L.A. apartment building and sink their teeth into the low-rent tenants, Josh leads the battle to beat back the conniving critters and save the planet.

A super strain of genetically engineered mutants are designed to take over the universe, hungry to conquer the galaxy, with an appetite for mankind.

A KABC After School Special from Chiodo Bros. Productions about a young boy with the power to turn his overactive imagination into real-life adventures. The whole film was written by Stephen Chiodo and casted the famous kid actor Josh Rudoy as Kevin. The minitures and sets were cool for their time thanks to the Chiodo Bros.

A KABC After School Special from Chiodo Bros. Productions about a young boy with the power to turn his overactive imagination into real-life adventures. The whole film was written by Stephen Chiodo and casted the famous kid actor Josh Rudoy as Kevin. The minitures and sets were cool for their time thanks to the Chiodo Bros.

Pogo Possum is finagled into running for President of the United States in this stop motion animated film.

Based on the story "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp", directed by Tim Burton and starring Robert Carradine.