John Landis

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Stuff To Blow Your Mind American Scandal Everything Everywhere Daily

Episode Appearances

Stuff To Blow Your Mind · Apr 20, 2026

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Sleepwalkers

“Appeared as lab technician in autopsy scene cameo”

Stephen King film adaptations and directorial choicesPractical effects and creature makeup design in 1990s horrorTonal consistency in horror-comedy hybrids

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American Scandal · Mar 17, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | Shoot to Kill | 5

“Directed Twilight Zone segment; faced criminal charges but no conviction despite three deaths on set”

On-set safety protocols and helicopter accident preventionChild labor laws and protections in film productionDirector accountability and criminal liability in fatal incidents

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American Scandal · Mar 10, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | The Final Cut | 4

“Director of Twilight Zone segment; charged with involuntary manslaughter; acquitted after five-year trial; career recovered”

Criminal negligence prosecution standardsWorkplace safety regulation in film productionChild labor law enforcement in entertainment

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Everything Everywhere Daily · Mar 7, 2026

Who is Alan Smithee

“One of multiple directors of The Twilight Zone movie whose segment director removed credit following on-set helicopter accident”

Directors Guild of America union history and labor protectionsAuteur theory and directorial creative attributionFilm credit arbitration and dispute resolution processes

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American Scandal · Mar 3, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | Night for Night | 3

“Director of Twilight Zone segment; prioritized on-set filming over safety alternatives and failed to communicate hazards”

Helicopter Safety in Film ProductionChild Labor Violations in EntertainmentPyrotechnic Effects Safety Standards

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American Scandal · Feb 24, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | It's Going to be Big | 2

“Director of Twilight Zone segment; under pressure to stay on schedule after previous budget overruns; made final creative decisions on dangerous scenes.”

Child labor law violations in film productionProduction safety protocols and enforcementRegulatory compliance and documentation fraud

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American Scandal · Feb 17, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1

“Director of Twilight Zone segment; rising Hollywood figure determined to prove artistic range beyond comedies”

Child labor laws in film and television productionFilm production safety protocols and oversightDirector creative control versus studio accountability

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