![David J. Skal](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/5lHolRT2mna5EivHyulaVrU45s7.jpg)
David J. Skal
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.
Known For | Directing |
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Most Rating | 4.29 |
Birthday | 1952-06-21 |
Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
Also Known As |
![Vampira: The Movie](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/mMrtmJsFgsNClm9vM6lCxdi7Vrf.jpg)
2006
![Vampira: The Movie](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/mMrtmJsFgsNClm9vM6lCxdi7Vrf.jpg)
Vampira: The Movie
7.5/2
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 la...
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Vampira: The Movie
![Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/iBixqH7vo5L4LAibIVPZiELM5jT.jpg)
2000
![Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/iBixqH7vo5L4LAibIVPZiELM5jT.jpg)
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
6.4/9
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
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Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
![Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/rGyhPY08aVqzhuYxpgbkwBJyEFI.jpg)
2000
![Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/rGyhPY08aVqzhuYxpgbkwBJyEFI.jpg)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
7.3/6
A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
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Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
![The Road to 'Dracula'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/eAVUDZQBucPsLp151QbNv30V5C8.jpg)
1999
![The Road to 'Dracula'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/eAVUDZQBucPsLp151QbNv30V5C8.jpg)
The Road to 'Dracula'
7.5/13
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
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The Road to 'Dracula'
![Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/mJp7e5rSELkZhbUAcMq0Z0c50tY.jpg)
2000
![Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/mJp7e5rSELkZhbUAcMq0Z0c50tY.jpg)
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
7.3/8
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
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Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
![Hitchcocked!](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
2006
![Hitchcocked!](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
Hitchcocked!
0/0
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.
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Hitchcocked!
![Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/tH495A8DKuIGQAkvKOvlQYKzlYn.jpg)
2004
![Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/tH495A8DKuIGQAkvKOvlQYKzlYn.jpg)
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
10/1
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...
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Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
![Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/jWB5EJPSXenr76KmzlKAdGPikEh.jpg)
2004
![Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/jWB5EJPSXenr76KmzlKAdGPikEh.jpg)
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
5.9/7
Documentary about the real life inspiration behind "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," serial killer Ed Gein.
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Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
![All Over](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/u0NmlE2evb40R3nLWBrudwKgeLk.jpg)
1976
![All Over](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/u0NmlE2evb40R3nLWBrudwKgeLk.jpg)
All Over
0/0
As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge outside for news o...
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All Over
![Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/7uGw0KvkcHbSXw4ckkFY1CKZPPZ.jpg)
2004
![Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/7uGw0KvkcHbSXw4ckkFY1CKZPPZ.jpg)
Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
7.3/3
Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and actual sideshow performers, this film gives a fascin...
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Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
![The Perfect Scary Movie](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
2005
![The Perfect Scary Movie](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
The Perfect Scary Movie
7.5/2
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
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The Perfect Scary Movie
![Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bliXSaeec9uzyEKQvjVMQ9Vhmps.jpg)
2006
![Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bliXSaeec9uzyEKQvjVMQ9Vhmps.jpg)
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
5.5/2
A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.
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Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
![Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/sJn0hZlsvML7aJz8Aj3HIftKIck.jpg)
2021
![Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/sJn0hZlsvML7aJz8Aj3HIftKIck.jpg)
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
8/5
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting...
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
![Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
2022
![Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
10/1
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 Ghoul...
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Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
![The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bHt8qrf8rHh6NY27l0qqFGg134y.jpg)
2002
![The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bHt8qrf8rHh6NY27l0qqFGg134y.jpg)
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
7.9/9
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
![Vampires: Thirst for the Truth](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/xlwsPKzmoWZANDuIDqLep26uzvw.jpg)
1996
![Vampires: Thirst for the Truth](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/xlwsPKzmoWZANDuIDqLep26uzvw.jpg)
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
10/1
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portr...
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Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
![The Real Vampire Files](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/daDEXqOe9G0SdmfMjlkOPpkjteS.jpg)
2010
![The Real Vampire Files](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/daDEXqOe9G0SdmfMjlkOPpkjteS.jpg)
The Real Vampire Files
0/0
From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?
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The Real Vampire Files
![The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yGjx5yaP07SOsV5lSMSoqfqLZlP.jpg)
2012
![The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yGjx5yaP07SOsV5lSMSoqfqLZlP.jpg)
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
0/0
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.
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