David J. Skal Movies
- 2021
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster82021HD
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend,...
- 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...
- 2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie7.52005HD
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
- 1995
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces91995HD
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...
- 1999
The Road to 'Dracula'
The Road to 'Dracula'7.51999HD
A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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).
- 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.
- 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...
- 2000
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked82000HD
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
- 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...
- 1999
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale61999HD
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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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."
- 2001
Heroes of Horror
Heroes of Horror92001HD
A&E Comprehensive biographies of five of the greatest classic stars of the horror genre. Features lots or archive footage from some the greatest...