David J. Skal

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthday

June 21, 1952

Place of Birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Died

January 1, 2024

David J. Skal

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.

Movie Appearances (Acting)

The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

2005 Movie

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

2021 Movie

Hitchcocked!

Hitchcocked!

2006 Movie

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

2022 Movie

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

2006 Movie

Vampira: The Movie

Vampira: The Movie

2006 Movie

The Real Vampire Files

The Real Vampire Files

2010 Movie

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

2002 Movie

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

2004 Movie

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

1999 Movie

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

2000 Movie

All Over

All Over

1976 Movie

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

1996 Movie

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

2012 Movie

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

2000 Movie

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

2024 Movie

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

2004 Movie

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

2000 Movie

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

2004 Movie