David John Skal is an American cultural historian, critic, writer, and on-camera commentator known for his research and analysis of horror films and horror literature.
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 Ghoul, The Walking Dead (1936), Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936), the Mr Wong series, The Climax (1944), Lured ...
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Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein's creation, this documentary compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. Karloff's films were long derided as hokum and attacked ...
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This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre. ...
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From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next? ...
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The outrageous story of 1970s porn icon Jack Wrangler, and how he rose to the top of the gay, and then straight, adult film industry. ...
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The story of Maila "Vampira" Nurmi, living on the very edge of show business, and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years later. Her big break came in 1954 when she played the "glamour ghoul" Vampira, emerging from the mist to greet viewers of obscure horr ...
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A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics. ...
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A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise. ...
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A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre. ...
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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 with scientists and various showbiz types, including directors John Carpenter and John Landis, and actors ...
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Documentary about the real life inspiration behind the film, serial killer Ed Gein. Produced for "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" DVD. Screened at the 2004 New York Horror Festival. ...
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Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and actual sideshow performers, this film gives a fascinating insight into the cast members, production and public reaction to this controversial classic. ...
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A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale. ...
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Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set. ...
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A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. ...
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A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi. ...
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The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon. ...
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Documentary about the making of "The Tingler" (1959), produced for the DVD release. ...
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A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portrayed in film and television. ...
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As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge outside for news of his death in this filmed-for-television staging of Edward Albee's play. ...
Watch NowActress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The (1925). Not too much ground is covered here, although we do learn a few things about the creation of Univer ...
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Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples. The piece further looks at the political and social implications, parallels, and escapi ...
Watch NowA&E Comprehensive biographies of five of the greatest classic stars of the horror genre. Features lots or archive footage from some the greatest horror films committed to celluloid. ...
Watch NowA documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale. ...
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Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932). ...
Watch NowDocumentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set. ...
Watch NowA documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. ...
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A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies. ...
Watch NowA documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi. ...
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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 Academy Award-winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. Narrated ...
Watch NowThe history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon. ...
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Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein. ...
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Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster by Moonlight! explores these movies. Rick Baker explains how the make-up was done on Chaney's character. Scr ...
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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 Wolf Man, Frankenstein and Dracula. ...
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