David J. Skal
Date of birth: 1952-06-21
Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known for: Directing
Also known as:
Biography
David John Skal was an American cultural historian, critic, writer, and on-camera commentator known for his research and analysis of horror films and horror literature.
Movie Credits
Vampira: The Movie
2006-10-31
The story of Maila "Vampira" Nurmi, living on the very edge of show business, and her rise to cellul
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
2002-11-01
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
1996-01-01
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historic
The Real Vampire Files
2010-09-07
From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is i
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
2000-08-29
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
2000-01-01
A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
The Road to 'Dracula'
1999-12-21
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
2000-08-29
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Leg
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
2012-11-06
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Bir
Hitchcocked!
2006-08-11
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, a
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
2022-10-18
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, fr
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
2004-10-30
Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
2004-09-07
Examination of real life inspiration behind Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre who is the seria
All Over
1976-04-28
As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, whil
Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
2004-08-10
Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and ac
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005-10-29
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
2006-01-01
A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021-09-17
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores t
Mysteries Mean Dark Corners
2024-04-24
Video essay about the 1927 film 'The Cat and the Canary'.
The AckerMonster Chronicles!
Nudism. Esperanto. KING KONG. Sci-Fi. What do all of these things have in common? Simple: Forrest J