Gary Sherman: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 13
- on screen
- 1972–2026
- box office
- $46.8M
- average score
- 74
The Best Gary Sherman Movies
The films of Gary Sherman that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Poltergeist III (1988) leads with $14.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Gary Sherman's Career in Numbers
Gary Sherman's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gary Sherman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Death Line (1972) to Murderous Vision (1991), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Gary Sherman Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 3
The 1980s were Gary Sherman's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Gary Sherman Movies by Genre
- Horror 3
- Drama 2
- Crime 2
- Thriller 1
- Action 1
- Mystery 1
Horror is the genre Gary Sherman has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of drama (2).
Gary Sherman Career Milestones
- First film
- Death Line 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Poltergeist III $14.1M worldwide
- Newest film
- Murderous Vision 1991
Gary Sherman Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gary Sherman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Gary Sherman
10- 1991
Murderous Vision Horror - 1990
After the Shock Drama - 1990
Lisa Drama Worldwide box office: $4.35M - 1988
Poltergeist III Thriller Worldwide box office: $14.1M - 1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive Crime Worldwide box office: $7.56M - 1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive Crime Worldwide box office: $7.56M - 1982
Mysterious Two Horror - 1982
Vice Squad Action Worldwide box office: $13.3M - 1981
Dead & Buried Mystery - 1972
Death Line Horror
Who Gary Sherman Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Gary Sherman shares the most films with. Robert Englund comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Dennis Burkley (2).
Gary Sherman: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gary Sherman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gary Sherman been in?
Gary Sherman is credited on 13 films, from 1972 to 2026. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gary Sherman's highest-grossing movie?
Poltergeist III (1988) is Gary Sherman's biggest box office hit, with $14.1M worldwide, ahead of Vice Squad (1982) ($13.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Gary Sherman's movies have made $46.8M.
Gary Sherman's biggest hits What is the best Gary Sherman movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gary Sherman's best-rated film is Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022) with a score of 74.
Best Gary Sherman movies, ranked What is Gary Sherman's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gary Sherman's filmography is She Was Here (2026), in the role of Self.
Who does Gary Sherman work with most often?
Gary Sherman shares the most films with Robert Englund (3 films), Dennis Burkley (2 films) and Richard Portnow (2 films).
The Best Gary Sherman Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 directing credits.
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