Charles Band documentary explores horror filmmaker's legacy

The documentary ‘Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story’, directed by Sarah Appleton, explores the career and impact of filmmaker Charles Band on genre cinema and independent filmmaking. Featured at FrightFest, the film examines Band’s dedication to practical effects and his ability to navigate various distribution eras, including rental video, DVD, and streaming.

Band is widely recognized for his work with Full Moon and the ‘Puppet Master’ franchise. The documentary includes insights from various contributors, such as filmmaker John Carpenter and actress Barbara Crampton, as well as Band’s family. It highlights his persistence in the industry and his focus on a B-movie aesthetic that has maintained a recognizable brand over several decades.