David J. Skal Movies

Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...

As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge...

Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're based. Included: clips from films; and interviews...

A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.

A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.

Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).

A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.

A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are...

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.

Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play all four of the classic monsters: the Mummy, the...

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

Documentary about the real life inspiration behind "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," serial killer Ed Gein.

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, from 1931 to 1969, exploring films such as The...

From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...

Written, co-produced and co-directed by David J. Skal, THE WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS is a behind-the scenes chronicle of the making of the 1998...

Vampira The Movie chronicles the story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi living on the very edge of show business and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years...