David J. Skal Movies

  • 2021
    Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

    Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

    Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

    82021HD

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

    Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
  • 1996
    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

    101996HD

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

    Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
  • 2005
    The Perfect Scary Movie

    The Perfect Scary Movie

    The Perfect Scary Movie

    7.52005HD

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

    The Perfect Scary Movie
  • 1995
    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

    91995HD

    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...

    Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
  • 1999
    The Road to 'Dracula'

    The Road to 'Dracula'

    The Road to 'Dracula'

    7.51999HD

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

    The Road to 'Dracula'
  • 2004
    Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

    Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

    Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

    102004HD

    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...

    Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
  • 2006
    Vampira: The Movie

    Vampira: The Movie

    Vampira: The Movie

    7.52006HD

    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...

    Vampira: The Movie
  • 2002
    The Universe According to Universal

    The Universe According to Universal

    The Universe According to Universal

    52002HD

    Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other...

    The Universe According to Universal
  • 2000
    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

    72000HD

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

    Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
  • 2000
    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

    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.

    Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
  • 1976
    All Over

    All Over

    All Over

    01976HD

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

    All Over
  • 2000
    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

    82000HD

    A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

    The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
  • 1999
    Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

    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...

    Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
  • 1999
    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

    61999HD

    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...

    The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
  • 2004
    Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

    Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

    Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

    5.92004HD

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

    Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
  • 2006
    Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

    Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

    Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

    5.52006HD

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

    Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
  • 2000
    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

    7.32000HD

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

    Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
  • 2022
    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

    102022HD

    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...

    Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
  • 1999
    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

    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."

    She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
  • 2001
    Heroes of Horror

    Heroes of Horror

    Heroes of Horror

    92001HD

    A&E Comprehensive biographies of five of the greatest classic stars of the horror genre. Features lots or archive footage from some the greatest...

    Heroes of Horror