David J. Skal

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...

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

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

From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?

A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

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

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

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

This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.

A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.

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...

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...

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

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

Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and actual sideshow performers, this film gives a...

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

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

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

Video essay about the 1927 film 'The Cat and the Canary'.

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...

A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

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

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

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

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

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster...

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

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

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

Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.