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David J. Skal

David J. Skal

DirectingBorn June 21, 1952 (71 years old at death)· Died January 1, 2024

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

IMDb

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.

Popularity: 0
Total credits: 37

Known For

Creature Features
TV
★10.0

Creature Features

as Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror
TV
★6.4

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

Movies (21)

No image

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

as Self

2024

No image

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

as Self - Interviewee

2022

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as Self

2021

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

TV Shows (2)

Creature Features

Creature Features

as Self

2 ep.

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

3 ep.

Creature Features

Behind the Camera

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Writer

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Director

The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
Hitchcocked!
Movie
★6.0

Hitchcocked!

as Self

Vampira: The Movie
Movie
★8.0

Vampira: The Movie

as Himself

The Perfect Scary Movie
Movie
★7.7

The Perfect Scary Movie

as Self

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Movie
★7.0

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

as Self

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Movie
★7.0

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as Self

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Movie
★6.4

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

as Self

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Movie
★7.7

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

as Host - Self

No image
Movie
★10.0

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

as Self - Interviewee

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Movie
★7.6

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

as Self / Host

All Over
Movie
★8.0

All Over

as Reporter

Creature Features
TV
★10.0

Creature Features

as Self

2016

Eli Roth's History of Horror
TV
★6.4

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

2018

Hitchcocked!
Movie
★6.0

Hitchcocked!

as Self

2006

Vampira: The Movie
Movie
★8.0

Vampira: The Movie

as Himself

2006

The Perfect Scary Movie
Movie
★7.7

The Perfect Scary Movie

as Self

2005

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Movie
★7.0

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

as Self

2004

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Movie
★7.0

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as Self

2021

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Movie
★6.4

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

as Self

2000

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Movie
★7.7

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

as Host - Self

1999

No image
Movie
★10.0

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

as Self - Interviewee

2022

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Movie
★7.6

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

as Self / Host

2000

All Over
Movie
★8.0

All Over

as Reporter

1976

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

as Self

2012

The Real Vampire Files

The Real Vampire Files

as Self

2010

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

as Self

2008

Vampira: The Movie

Vampira: The Movie

as Himself

2006

Hitchcocked!

Hitchcocked!

as Self

2006

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

as Self

2006

The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

as Self

2005

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

as Self

2004

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

as Self

2004

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

as Self

2004

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

as Self

2000

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

as Self / Host

2000

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

as Host

2000

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

as Self

1999

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

as Host - Self

1999

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

as Self

1996

All Over

All Over

as Reporter

1976

No image

The AckerMonster Chronicles!

No image

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

as Self

2024

No image

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

as Self - Interviewee

2022

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as Self

2021

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

as Self

2012

The Real Vampire Files

The Real Vampire Files

as Self

2010

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

as Self

2008

Vampira: The Movie

Vampira: The Movie

as Himself

2006

Hitchcocked!

Hitchcocked!

as Self

2006

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

as Self

2006

The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

as Self

2005

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

as Self

2004

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

as Self

2004

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

as Self

2004

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

as Self

2000

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

as Self / Host

2000

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

as Host

2000

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

as Self

1999

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

as Host - Self

1999

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

as Self

1996

All Over

All Over

as Reporter

1976

No image

The AckerMonster Chronicles!

Creature Features

as Self

2 episodes

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

3 episodes

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

Writer

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Director

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

Director

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Director

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

Director

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Writer

No image

Heroes of Horror

Director

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

Producer

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

Director

No image

Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

Director

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Writer

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Director

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

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

Writer

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Director

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

Director

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Director

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

Director

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Writer

No image

Heroes of Horror

Director

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

Producer

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

Director

No image

Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

Director