Overview
David J. Skal
Known For
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper...
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary...
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie...
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
A look at the importance of dreams in relation to...
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts...
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
Documentary about the real life inspiration behind "The Texas Chain...
Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews...
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.