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David John Skal is an American cultural historian, critic, writer, and on-camera commentator known for his research and analysis of horror films and horror literature.
Total trailers found: 29
01 January 1996
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portrayed in film and television.
11 November 2003
Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The (1925).
30 October 2004
Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they're based.
01 January 2000
A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
28 April 1976
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 of his death in this filmed-for-television staging of Edward Albee's play.
01 January 2000
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
01 January 2001
A&E Comprehensive biographies of five of the greatest classic stars of the horror genre. Features lots or archive footage from some the greatest horror films committed to celluloid.
31 October 2006
The story of Maila "Vampira" Nurmi, living on the very edge of show business, and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years later.
18 October 2022
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, The Walking Dead (1936), Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936), the Mr Wong series, The Climax (1944), Lured (1947), The Strange Door (1951), Grip of the Strangler and Corridors of Blood(1958), The Comedy of Terrors (1963), The Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968), the Mexican quartet, some of his major TV appearances (The Girl From U.
10 August 2004
Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and actual sideshow performers, this film gives a fascinating insight into the cast members, production and public reaction to this controversial classic.
21 May 2002
Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples.
17 September 2021
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified.
01 January 1999
Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr.
11 August 2006
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.
07 September 2010
From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?
01 January 1999
Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."
07 September 2004
Examination of real life inspiration behind Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre who is the serial killer Ed Gein.
29 August 2000
Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).
29 October 2005
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
21 December 1999
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
29 August 2000
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
01 January 1999
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
29 August 2000
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
06 November 2012
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.
24 April 2024
Video essay about the 1927 film 'The Cat and the Canary'.
01 January 2006
A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.
25 October 1995
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 Wolf Man, Frankenstein and Dracula.
07 June 2008
The outrageous story of 1970s porn icon Jack Wrangler, and how he rose to the top of the gay, and then straight, adult film industry.
08 June 1999
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 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave.
