David J. Skal Movies

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

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 making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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