David J. Skal Movies

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are...

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

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

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

Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein."

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The...

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