



David J. Skal
Directing1952Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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.
Known For

Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self

The Road to 'Dracula'
Self

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Host - Self

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

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Self / Host

Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
Self

Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Host

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Self
Acting History
2024
Mysteries Mean Dark Corners
as Self
2022
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
as Self - Interviewee
2021
Creature Features
TVas Self• 2 eps
2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror
TVas Self• 3 eps
2012
2010
The Real Vampire Files
as Self
2006
Hitchcocked!
as Self
Vampira: The Movie
as Himself
2005
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
2001
Heroes of Horror
Director
2000
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
as Self / Host
1999
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
as Host - Self
The Road to 'Dracula'
as Self
The Road to 'Dracula'
Director
The Road to 'Dracula'
Writer
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Director of Photography
She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein'
Director of Photography
1996
1995
1976
All Over
as Reporter