Tom Savini: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 81
- as director
- 2
- on screen
- 1979–2026
- box office
- $33.1M
- average score
- 69
Tom Savini's Career in Numbers
Tom Savini's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tom Savini works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Effects (1979) to Black Zombie (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Tom Savini Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 4
The 2000s were Tom Savini's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Tom Savini Movies by Genre
- Horror 18
- Comedy 4
- Documentary 3
- Thriller 2
- Mystery 1
- Action 1
- Tv movie 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Family 1
Horror is the genre Tom Savini has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Tom Savini Career Milestones
- First film
- Effects 1979
- Biggest box office hit
- Wishmaster $15.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Queens of the Dead Movie Echo Score 67
- Newest film
- Black Zombie 2026
Tom Savini Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tom Savini is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 30 as actor. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Tom Savini
2
Tom Savini Movies as an Actor
30- 2026
Black Zombie Documentary - 2025
Queens of the Dead as Mayor · Comedy Worldwide box office: $113K Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2023
Spooktacular! Documentary - 2023
That’s a Wrap as Manager · Horror - 2013
Cool As Hell as The Demon Slayer · Horror - 2012
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood as Sheriff of Nottingham · Mystery - 2012
Redd Inc. as Peter Bava · Comedy - 2012
Death from Above as Sheriff Raynick · Horror - 2011
The Theatre Bizarre as Dr. Maurey · Horror - 2010
The Dead Matter as Sebed · Horror - 2008
Lost Boys: The Tribe as David Van Etten · Comedy - 2007
It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To as Uncle Tom · Horror - 2007
Blood ’n Fire Memories with Tom Savini Documentary - 2007
Planet Terror as Deputy Tolo · Action Worldwide box office: $11.4M - 2006
The Absence of Light as The Higher Power · Horror - 2006
Beyond the Wall of Sleep as Sheriff · Horror - 2005
Forest of the Damned as Stephen · Horror - 2004
Special Report: Zombie Invasion as Sheriff Cahill · Horror - 2003
Vicious as Kane · Horror - 2003
Zombiegeddon as Jesus Christ · Horror - 2001
Children of the Living Dead as Deputy Hughs · Horror - 1999
The Devil Ant as Tom Savini · Comedy - 1997
Wishmaster as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited) · Horror Worldwide box office: $15.7M - 1997
Eyes Are Upon You as Eddie Rao · Thriller - 1995
Mr. Stitch as Chemical / Weapons Engineer · Tv movie - 1995
The Demolitionist as Roland · Sci-Fi - 1989
Heartstopper as Lt. Ron Vargo · Horror - 1985
The Ripper as Jack the Ripper · Horror - 1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls as Motorcyclist · Family - 1979
Effects as Nicky · Thriller
Tom Savini in Documentaries & Specials
49- 2025
Spooktacular! as Self · Documentary - 2023
Taste the Blood of Martin as Himself · Documentary - 2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time as Self · Documentary - 2021
The History of Metal and Horror as Self · Music - 2020
Zombies and Bikers as Himself · Documentary - 2020
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Mall as Himself · Documentary - 2020
Tales of the Uncanny as Self · History - 2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II as Self · Horror Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi as Self · Documentary - 2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business as Self · Documentary - 2017
Cult of Terror as Self - Make-up Designer · Documentary - 2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self · Documentary - 2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines as Himself · Documentary - 2014
Doc of the Dead as Self · Horror - 2013
The World’s End: The Legacy of ‘Day of the Dead’ as Self · Horror - 2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as Self · Documentary - 2012
I Heart Monster Movies as Himself · Documentary - 2011
Nightmare Factory as Self · Documentary - 2009
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of “Jaws” as Self · Documentary - 2009
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th as Self · Documentary - 2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as Self · Documentary - 2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce as Self · Documentary - 2008
Zombiemania as Himself - Makeup Artist · Documentary - 2007
Just Desserts: The Making of ‘Creepshow’ as Self · Horror - 2007
Blood, Boobs & Beast as Himself · Documentary - 2006
American Scary as Himself · Documentary - 2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as Self · Documentary - 2006
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw as Self · Documentary - 2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking as Self · Documentary - 2004
The Friday the 13th Chronicles as Self · Documentary - 2004
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore as Himself · Documentary - 2004
UnConventional as Self · Documentary - 2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead as Himself · Horror - 2004
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Many Days of Day of the Dead as Himself · Documentary - 2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as Self · Horror - 2000
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film as Self · Tv movie - 2000
The American Nightmare as Self · Documentary - 1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic as Self · Documentary - 1997
Halloween… The Happy Haunting of America! as Self · Documentary - 1993
Zombie Jamboree as Himself · Documentary - 1991
Dario Argento: Master of Horror as Himself · Documentary - 1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini as Himself · Documentary - 1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini as Himself · Documentary - 1987
Drive-In Madness! as Himself · Documentary - 1986
Stephen King’s World of Horror as Self · Documentary - 1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects as Himself · Documentary - 1985
Dario Argento’s World of Horror as Self (Archive) · Documentary - 1981
Document of the Dead as Himself · Horror
Who Tom Savini Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tom Savini shares the most films with. George A. Romero comes first, with 21 films together, followed by Kane Hodder (11).
Tom Savini: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tom Savini has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tom Savini been in?
Tom Savini is credited on 81 films, from 1979 to 2026. 30 of them as an actor and 2 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 Tom Savini's highest-grossing movie?
Wishmaster (1997) is Tom Savini's biggest box office hit, with $15.7M worldwide, ahead of Planet Terror (2007) ($11.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Tom Savini's movies have made $33.1M.
Tom Savini's biggest hits What is the best Tom Savini movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tom Savini's best-rated film is In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) with a score of 70, followed by Queens of the Dead (2025) (67).
Best Tom Savini movies, ranked What is Tom Savini's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tom Savini's filmography is Black Zombie (2026).
Who does Tom Savini work with most often?
Tom Savini shares the most films with George A. Romero (21 films), Kane Hodder (11 films) and John Carpenter (9 films).
The Best Tom Savini Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 81 credits.
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