Chris Stuckmann
Film Critic & Writer/Director of Shelby Oaks
Chris Stuckmann is an American filmmaker, author, and one of YouTube’s most recognized film critics, with over two million subscribers and more than 779 million views on his channel. He is the author of The Film Buff’s Bucket List and Anime Impact, both exploring the lasting impact of film and animation.
Stuckmann made his feature directorial debut with Shelby Oaks (2025), a supernatural horror film that became the most-funded horror project in Kickstarter history. The film was later acquired for global distribution by Neon. With a background in film analysis and a lifelong passion for storytelling, Stuckmann continues to bridge the worlds of film criticism and creation.
Oct. 24, 2025
INTERVIEW: Chris Stuckmann
Joining us today is a pioneer in the world of film criticism over on YouTube. For many years and especially now, his bottomless amount of passion for the world of cinema has led to him becoming a leading voice in the world of...