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David J. Skal
Directing

David J. Skal

Born 1952-06-21
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Department: Directing

Biography

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring David J. Skal

Eli Roth's History of Horror
TV
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Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018
TMDB3.2
Creature Features
TV
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Creature Features

2016
TMDB5.0
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
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Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

2008
TMDB2.7
The Road to 'Dracula'
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The Road to 'Dracula'

1999
TMDB3.8
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
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Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

2000
TMDB3.5
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

2021
TMDB3.1
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
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The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

1999
TMDB3.9
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
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She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

1999
TMDB3.9
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Movie
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Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

2000
TMDB3.2
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
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Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

1999
TMDB3.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (60 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Mysteries Mean Dark CornersSelfMovie2024
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the StorySelf - IntervieweeMovie2022
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the MonsterBoris Karloff: The Man Behind the MonsterSelfMovie2021
Eli Roth's History of HorrorEli Roth's History of HorrorSelfTV Series2018
Creature FeaturesCreature FeaturesSelfTV Series2016
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster MovieThe Birds: Hitchcock's Monster MovieSelfMovie2012
The Real Vampire FilesThe Real Vampire FilesSelfMovie2010
Wrangler: Anatomy of an IconWrangler: Anatomy of an IconSelfMovie2008
Vampira: The MovieVampira: The MovieHimselfMovie2006
Hitchcocked!Hitchcocked!SelfMovie2006
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's NightmaresNight Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's NightmaresSelfMovie2006
The Perfect Scary MovieThe Perfect Scary MovieSelfMovie2005
Hollywood's Creepiest CreaturesHollywood's Creepiest CreaturesSelfMovie2004
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of PlainfieldEd Gein: The Ghoul of PlainfieldSelfMovie2004
Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow CinemaTod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow CinemaSelfMovie2004
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. SkalDirectorMovie2003
The Universe According to UniversalThe Universe According to UniversalDirectorMovie2002
The Universe According to UniversalThe Universe According to UniversalWriterMovie2002
The Universe According to UniversalThe Universe According to UniversalProducerMovie2002
Heroes of HorrorDirectorMovie2001
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!SelfMovie2000
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!HostMovie2000
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleBack to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleSelf / HostMovie2000
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!WriterMovie2000
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!ProducerMovie2000
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!DirectorMovie2000
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedMummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedDirectorMovie2000
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedMummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedWriterMovie2000
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!DirectorMovie2000
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleBack to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleProducerMovie2000
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleBack to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleDirectorMovie2000
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleBack to the Black Lagoon: A Creature ChronicleWriterMovie2000
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedMummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition UnearthedProducerMovie2000
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!WriterMovie2000
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!ProducerMovie2000
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom UnmaskedThe Opera Ghost: A Phantom UnmaskedDirectorMovie2000
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom UnmaskedThe Opera Ghost: A Phantom UnmaskedProducerMovie2000
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom UnmaskedThe Opera Ghost: A Phantom UnmaskedWriterMovie2000
The Road to 'Dracula'The Road to 'Dracula'SelfMovie1999
The Road to 'Dracula'The Road to 'Dracula'DirectorMovie1999
The Road to 'Dracula'The Road to 'Dracula'WriterMovie1999
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James WhaleThe World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James WhaleDirectorMovie1999
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James WhaleThe World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James WhaleProducerMovie1999
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James WhaleThe World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James WhaleWriterMovie1999
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterHost - SelfMovie1999
Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler'Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler'SelfMovie1999
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterDirectorMovie1999
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterScreenplayMovie1999
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterProducerMovie1999
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterDirector of PhotographyMovie1999
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'DirectorMovie1999
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'ScreenplayMovie1999
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'ProducerMovie1999
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'Director of PhotographyMovie1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'WriterMovie1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'DirectorMovie1999
Vampires: Thirst for the TruthVampires: Thirst for the TruthSelfMovie1996
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand FacesLon Chaney: Son of a Thousand FacesWriterMovie1995
All OverAll OverReporterMovie1976
The AckerMonster Chronicles!Self / AppearanceMovie—