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.
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
as SelfBeginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly...
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The Real Vampire Files
as SelfFrom myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where...
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Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
as SelfA look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm...
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The Road to 'Dracula'
as SelfA documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.
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Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
as SelfDocumentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts...
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Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
as HimselfDocumentary about the real life inspiration behind "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," serial killer...
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Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
as SelfA documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining...
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The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
as SelfThis documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The...
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Vampira: The Movie
as HimselfVampira The Movie chronicles the story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi living on the very edge of show...
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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
as Host - SelfThe history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.
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Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
as SelfA documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.
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Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
as Self / HostDocumentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The...
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Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
as HostA documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.
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Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
as SelfElvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which...
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All Over
as ReporterAs a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside,...
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Eli Roth's History of Horror
as SelfAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Creature Features
as Self"Creature Features" see a has-been rock star Vincent Van Dahl hosts horror films in his haunted...
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