Howard S. Berger is a writer, producer, editor, and film historian whose career spans documentary filmmaking, genre cinema, and film preservation. Over several decades, he has built a distinguished body of work exploring cult cinema, film history, and the legacy of genre filmmaking through documentaries and archival research. He is also a prolific contributor to 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases, creating audio commentaries, visual essays, and featurettes for labels including Kino Lorber, Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and other boutique distributors. Combining historical research with thoughtful analysis, his work provides valuable context for collectors and enthusiasts while helping document and celebrate the history of genre cinema.
This page brings together Howard S. Berger’s audio commentaries, disc extras, and writing, providing a comprehensive overview of his work across cult cinema, film history, and physical media.
Films by Howard S. Berger
See filmsHoward S. Berger's directorial work spans both independent horror and documentary filmmaking, reflecting his passion for genre cinema and film history. From provocative cult storytelling to thoughtful documentary portraiture, his films showcase a distinctive blend of creative ambition, historical appreciation, and unconventional subject matter.
Disc extras featuring Howard S. Berger
See docsHoward S. Berger has contributed a diverse collection of video essays to 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases, examining films from classic horror and giallo to crime, science fiction, action, and cult cinema. These disc extras provide historical context, production background, and critical analysis, exploring the creative talent, filmmaking techniques, and lasting legacy behind a wide range of genre and studio productions.
Booklet essays by Howard S. Berger
See essaysHoward S. Berger has written booklet essays for a selection of Blu-ray releases, providing historical background, production insights, and critical appreciation of cult and genre films. These essays examine each film's production history, creative influences, and place within horror and exploitation cinema, offering collectors additional context and perspective alongside the feature presentation.
Films with commentary by Howard S. Berger
Howard S. Berger’s audio commentary work spans numerous 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases, exploring the production history, creative influences, and legacy of genre cinema. Drawing on decades of experience in documentary filmmaking, production, and film history, his commentary tracks combine historical research with thoughtful analysis, providing valuable insight and context for collectors and enthusiasts.
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***(1958)The Man Upstairs -
***(1960)Ski Troop Attack -
***(1962)Night of the Eagle -
***(1963)For Love or Money -
***(1963)The Mind Benders -
***(1963)The Terror -
***(1964)Bedtime Story -
***(1964)The Blood Drinkers -
***(1964)Joy House -
****(1965)Darling -
***(1965)Marie-Chantal vs. Doctor Kha -
***(1965)Masquerade -
***(1965)Mirage -
***(1965)Sands of the Kalahari -
****(1966)Arabesque -
***(1966)Gambit -
***(1966)The Oscar -
****(1966)Picture Mommy Dead -
***(1967)Assassination -
***(1967)The Ballad of Josie -
***(1967)The Champagne Murders -
***(1967)Diabolically Yours -
***(1967)Grand Slam -
***(1967)Warning Shot -
***(1968)Charly -
***(1968)Day of the Owl -
***(1968)Farewell, Friend -
***(1968)Ho! -
***(1968)A Lovely Way to Die -
***(1968)Mad Doctor of Blood Island -
***(1968)Madigan -
***(1968)The Odd Couple -
***(1968)P.J. -
***(1968)What’s So Bad About Feeling Good? -
***(1969)Change of Habit -
***(1969)Don’t Drink the Water -
***(1969)Marlowe -
***(1969)The Sicilian Clan -
***(1970)Cannon for Cordoba -
***(1970)Cold Sweat -
***(1970)The Cop -
***(1970)Death Occurred Last Night -
***(1970)Diary of a Mad Housewife -
****(1970)Eyewitness -
***(1970)Rider on the Rain -
***(1970)The Road to Salina -
****(1970)Soldier Blue -
***(1970)Tiger by the Tail -
***(1971)Beast of the Yellow Night -
****(1971)Black Belly of the Tarantula -
***(1971)Dracula vs. Frankenstein -
****(1971)Fright -
***(1971)The Hunting Party -
***(1971)The Light at the Edge of the World -
***(1971)A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin -
****(1971)Play Misty for Me -
****(1971)Short Night of Glass Dolls -
***(1971)Zachariah -
***(1972)And Hope to Die -
***(1972)Chato’s Land -
***(1972)Child’s Play -
****(1972)Endless Night -
***(1972)Fear Is the Key -
***(1972)Grave of the Vampire -
***(1972)The Italian Connection -
***(1972)The Outside Man -
***(1972)Trouble Man -
***(1973)Beyond Atlantis -
***(1973)Breezy -
***(1973)Charley Varrick -
***(1973)The Day of the Dolphin -
***(1973)Hit! -
***(1973)Le magnifique -
****(1973)Serpico -
***(1974)Foxy Brown -
***(1974)Gold -
***(1974)Golden Needles -
****(1974)Murder on the Orient Express -
***(1974)Someone Is Bleeding -
***(1974)Sugar Hill -
***(1974)Ten Little Indians -
***(1975)Breakheart Pass -
***(1976)The Big Bus -
***(1976)Body of My Enemy -
***(1976)The Shootist -
***(1977)Armageddon -
****(1977)Blue Sunshine -
***(1977)Goodbye & Amen -
***(1977)The Lincoln Conspiracy -
****(1977)Orca -
***(1978)American Fever -
***(1978)The Brink’s Job -
****(1978)Death on the Nile -
***(1978)The Greek Tycoon -
***(1978)The Silent Partner -
***(1979)Goldengirl -
***(1979)John Travolto: The Face with 2 Left Feet -
****(1979)Last Embrace -
***(1979)Luna -
****(1979)Murder by Decree -
***(1979)Seven -
***(1979)Stone Cold Dead -
***(1980)The Godsend -
***(1980)The Island -
***(1980)The Long Riders -
****(1980)The Mirror Crack’d -
***(1980)Nightkill -
***(1980)North Sea Hijack -
***(1981)The Black Cat -
****(1981)The Boogens -
****(1981)The Funhouse -
***(1981)Le professionnel -
****(1981)Outland -
****(1982)Evil Under the Sun -
***(1984)Blame It on Rio -
***(1985)Wild Geese II -
****(1986)April Fool’s Day -
****(1987)Rampage -
****(1989)Sea of Love -
***(1997)Critical Care -
***(1998)Half a Chance -
***(2020)Trailer Trauma V: 70s Action Attack!
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