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David J. Skal — Ligoscope

David J. Skal

Directing

David J. Skal

Born June 21, 1952 — died January 1, 2024 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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.

Known For

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018 · Self

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

2008 · Self

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

1999 · Self

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

1999 · Director

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

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

1999 · Director

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

2000 · Director

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

1999 · Host - Self

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

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

2000 · Self

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

1999 · Director

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

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

2000 · Director

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

1999 · Writer

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

2000 · Self / Host

Directing

Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal

2003 · Director

The Universe According to Universal

The Universe According to Universal

2002 · Director

Heroes of Horror

Heroes of Horror

2001 · Director

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

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

2000 · Director

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

2000 · Director

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

2000 · Director

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

1999 · Director

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

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

1999 · Director

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

1999 · Director

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

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

1999 · Director

Writing

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

2000 · Writer

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'

1999 · Writer

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces

1995 · Writer

Production

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

2000 · Producer

Acting

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners

2024 · Self

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

2022 · Self - Interviewee

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

2021 · Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018 · Self

Creature Features

Creature Features

2016 · Self

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie

2012 · Self

The Real Vampire Files

The Real Vampire Files

2010 · Self

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

2008 · Self

Vampira: The Movie

Vampira: The Movie

2006 · Himself

Hitchcocked!

Hitchcocked!

2006 · Self

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares

2006 · Self

The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

2005 · Self

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures

2004 · Self

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield

2004 · Self

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

2004 · Self

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

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

2000 · Self

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!

2000 · Host

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

2000 · Self / Host

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster

1999 · Host - Self

The Road to 'Dracula'

The Road to 'Dracula'

1999 · Self

Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler'

Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler'

1999 · Self

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

1996 · Self

All Over

All Over

1976 · Reporter