Movies by David Cairns

Mike Hodges: A Film-Maker's Life
Over a candid interview with its subject, a documentary concerning the life and work of film director Mike Hodges.

Who Is Bill Rebane?
A feature-length documentary on the life and work of Wisconsin grindhouse cinema auteur Bill Rebane, featuring historians, critics, and filmmakers, plus cast and crew members who worked with Rebane himself.
The Last Day
A visual essay by filmmaker and critic David Cairns. Recorded for Arrow Video in 2023. Included as a special feature on the 2024 Limited Edition Blu-ray and DVD release of The Shootist.

Fragments of the House of Usher
A video essay by critic and filmmaker David Cairns examining Roger Corman’s adaptation of 'The Fall of the House of Usher' in relation to Poe’s story.