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David J. Skal

Novelist / Historian | * 06/21/1952 († 71, 01/01/2024) | Garfield Heights (United States of America (USA))
David John Skal (June 21, 1952 – January 1, 2024) was an American cultural historian, critic, writer, and on-camera commentator known for his research and analysis of horror films, horror history and horror culture. ()

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.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Horror | Science Fiction

Known for these Movies & Shows

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

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

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2000 | 4.0/5 | 51min
Documentary
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Documentary about the making of 1935's "The Bride of Frankenstein.". ...

She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'

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1999 | 3.7/5 | 39min
Documentary, Horror
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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 I ...

The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

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1999 | 29min
Documentary
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A discussion of Jules Verne and his influence on Walt Disney. ...

Jules Verne and Walt Disney: Explorers of the Imagination

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2003 | 16min
 
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Movies with David J. Skal as Actor(14)

as Self - Interviewee2022 Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
as himself2021 Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
as himself2006 Vampira: The Movie
2006 Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
as himself2006 Hitchcocked!
as himself2005 The Perfect Scary Movie
as himself2004 Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
as himself2004 Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
as himself2004 Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
as Host - Self2002 The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
as Self / Host2000 Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
as himself2000 Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
as Host2000 Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
as himself1999 The Road to 'Dracula'

Movies with David J. Skal as Crew(32)

Camera/Director of Photography2002 The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Directing/Director2002 The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Production/Producer2002 The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Writing/Screenplay2002 The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Directing/Director2002 The Universe According to Universal
Production/Producer2002 The Universe According to Universal
Writing/Writer2002 The Universe According to Universal
Directing/Director2000 Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Production/Producer2000 Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Writing/Writer2000 Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Directing/Director2000 Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Production/Producer2000 Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Writing/Writer2000 Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Directing/Director2000 The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Writing/Writer2000 The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Directing/Director2000 Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Production/Producer2000 Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Writing/Writer2000 Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Directing/Director2000 Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Writing/Writer2000 Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Camera/Director of Photography1999 She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Directing/Director1999 She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Production/Producer1999 She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Writing/Screenplay1999 She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Directing/Director1999 Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Writing/Writer1999 Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
Directing/Director1999 The Road to 'Dracula'
Writing/Writer1999 The Road to 'Dracula'
Directing/Director1999 The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
Production/Producer1999 The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
Writing/Writer1999 The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
Writing/Writer1995 Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Born: Saturday, 06/21 1952 (June) in Garfield Heights (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 01/01 2024 (January) in Los Angeles (aged: 71)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN), American English
Educated at: Ohio University
David J. Skal frequently works together with these people:
Paul M. Jensen (6x, Cast)
Keith Clark (6x, Crew)
Joe Dante (5x, Actor)
Boris Karloff (5x, Actor)
Scott MacQueen (5x, Crew)
Rick Baker (5x, Crew)
Rudy Behlmer (5x, Actor)
Sara Karloff (5x, Actress)
Bill Condon (4x, Crew)
Carla Laemmle (4x, Actress)
Thomas Hamilton (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:223679, Added: 07/31/2018, Last updated: 04/25/2024