David J. Skal Movies
- 2021
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
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Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...
- 2006
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares5.52006HD
A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.
- 1996
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth101996HD
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are...
- 1999
The Road to 'Dracula'
The Road to 'Dracula'7.51999HD
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
- 2002
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster7.92002HD
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
- 2022
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story102022HD
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...
- 2000
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed72000HD
Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).
- 2002
The Universe According to Universal
The Universe According to Universal52002HD
Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other...
- 2000
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!6.42000HD
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
- 2010
The Real Vampire Files
The Real Vampire Files02010HD
From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?
- 2004
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures102004HD
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...
- 2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie7.52005HD
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
- 1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'6.91999HD
Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...
- 2004
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield5.92004HD
Documentary about the real life inspiration behind "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," serial killer Ed Gein.
- 1999
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'7.51999HD
Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."
- 2000
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked82000HD
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
- 2006
Vampira: The Movie
Vampira: The Movie7.52006HD
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...
- 2000
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle7.32000HD
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
- 1976
All Over
All Over01976HD
As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge...
- 2003
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal102003HD
Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The...