David J. Skal Movies

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

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

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 "The Tingler" (1959), produced for the DVD release.

Documentary about the real life inspiration behind the film, serial killer Ed Gein. Produced for "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" DVD. Screened at the...

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...

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

Nudism. Esperanto. KING KONG. Sci-Fi. What do all of these things have in common? Simple: Forrest J Ackerman! Who's that? Glad you asked... Forrest...

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

As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge...

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

Video essay about the 1927 film 'The Cat and the Canary'.