thecouchcritic
MoviesTV ShowsTrendingTop ReviewedWhat to Watch
Log inSign up
thecouchcritic

Discover, rate, and review your favorite movies and TV shows.

Navigation

  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Trending
  • Top Reviewed

Account

  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Profile
  • Watchlist

Legal

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

© 2025 thecouchcritic. All rights reserved.

This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

October 16, 2015
1h 31m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
67/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.

Where to Watch

No streaming info available for this country.
Streaming availability data powered by JustWatch.

Details

Director
Jason Baker
Cast
Tom Savini, George A. Romero, Doug Bradley, Robert Rodriguez, Alice Cooper, Corey Feldman, Sid Haig, Danny McBride, Bill Moseley, Greg Nicotero
Release Date
October 16, 2015
Production
Allegheny Image Factory, Cyfuno Ventures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

Reviews

Want to write a review?

Sign in to share your thoughts and rate this movie.

Sign In
Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

Similar Movies

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Movie

The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

71%
The Mysterious Mr Webster
Movie

Professor James Shapiro goes in search of the mysterious man behind The Duchess of Malfi, the son of a coachmaker who ended up rivalling Shakespeare.

The Mysterious Mr Webster

60%
The Incredible Lamont
Movie

Described as "Houdini with a sunnier disposition," illusionist Lamont Ream extends his magic beyond cards and coins to his work as a live-in caregiver.

The Incredible Lamont

0%
Harumi
Movie

In the hills of Los Angeles the reclusive, stylish and enigmatic 96-year-old Harumi Taniguchi spent decades painting, writing poetry and dancing in her home designed by architect Richard Neutra.

Harumi

0%
Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself
Movie

A portrait of French filmmaker Michel Gondry, creator, for three decades, of an imperfect, astonishing, fascinating, damaged and poetic work.

Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself

79%
Beecham
Movie

1990 TV adaptation of a 1979 biographical play by Ned Sherrin & Caryl Brahms, based on the life of conductor and impresario Sir Thomas Beecham. With Timothy West as Beecham.

Beecham

0%
Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature
Movie

A documentary that focuses on Hayao Miyazaki’s deep connection to nature and the environmental themes expressed through his films.

Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature

0%
Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema
Movie

A portrait of the legendary actor Jean-Pierre Léaud, icon of the French New Wave and closely linked to the work of François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Goddard.

Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema

77%