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David J. Skal

Known For
Directing
Born
June 21, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
January 1, 2024
Active Years
1976–2024 (49 Years)
Total Credits
60 credits in database
Directing Born Jun 21, 1952 Died Jan 1, 2024 Cleveland, Ohio, USA 60 credits
60
Total Credits
1976–2024
49 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David J. Skal works in directing. Born June 21, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Died January 1, 2024. Archytele tracks 60 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self
Film

Long Arm of the Law II

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Boris Karloff 1 shared title
Sara Karloff 1 shared title
Guillermo del Toro 1 shared title
Ron Perlman 1 shared title
Stefanie Powers 1 shared title
Christopher Plummer 1 shared title
Peter Bogdanovich 1 shared title
Lee Grant 1 shared title
Joe Dante 1 shared title
Roger Corman 1 shared title

Career timeline

Mysteries Mean Dark Corners
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Creature Features
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
The Real Vampire Files
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
Hitchcocked!Vampira: The MovieNight Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
The Perfect Scary Movie
Hollywood's Creepiest CreaturesEd Gein: The Ghoul of PlainfieldTod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal · Director
The Universe According to Universal · WriterThe Universe According to Universal · DirectorThe Universe According to Universal · Producer
Heroes of Horror · Director
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! · WriterAbbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! · ProducerAbbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! · DirectorMummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed · Director
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a MonsterThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster · DirectorThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster · ScreenplayThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster · ProducerThe 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster · Director of Photography
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces · Writer
All Over

Full Filmography

60 titles
  • Mysteries Mean Dark Corners (2024) as Self
  • Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022) as Self - Interviewee
  • Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) as Self
  • Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
  • Creature Features (2016) as Self
  • The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie (2012) as Self
  • The Real Vampire Files (2010) as Self
  • Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008) as Self
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  • Hitchcocked! (2006) as Self
  • Vampira: The Movie (2006) as Himself
  • Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares (2006) as Self
  • The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) as Self
  • Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures (2004) as Self
  • Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield (2004) as Self
  • Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema (2004) as Self
  • Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal (2003) Director
  • The Universe According to Universal (2002) Writer
  • The Universe According to Universal (2002) Director
  • The Universe According to Universal (2002) Producer
  • Heroes of Horror (2001) Director
  • Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! (2000) as Host
  • Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! (2000) Writer
  • Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! (2000) Producer
  • Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters! (2000) Director
  • Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (2000) Director
  • Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (2000) Writer
  • Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (2000) Producer
  • Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! (2000) as Self
  • Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! (2000) Director
  • Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! (2000) Producer
  • Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! (2000) Writer
  • The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked (2000) Director
  • The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked (2000) Producer
  • The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked (2000) Writer
  • Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) as Self / Host
  • Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) Director
  • Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) Producer
  • Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) Writer
  • The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) as Host - Self
  • The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) Director
  • The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) Screenplay
  • The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) Producer
  • The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) Director of Photography
  • Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' (1999) Writer
  • Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' (1999) Director
  • Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler' (1999) as Self
  • The Road to 'Dracula' (1999) as Self
  • The Road to 'Dracula' (1999) Director
  • The Road to 'Dracula' (1999) Writer
  • She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) Producer
  • She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) Director
  • She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) Director of Photography
  • She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) Screenplay
  • The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999) Writer
  • The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999) Director
  • The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999) Producer
  • Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996) as Self
  • Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces (1995) Writer
  • All Over (1976) as Reporter
  • The AckerMonster Chronicles!

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David J. Skal best known for?

David J. Skal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021), Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018), Long Arm of the Law II (1987).

When and where was David J. Skal born?

David J. Skal was born on June 21, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. They passed away on January 1, 2024.

How many credits does David J. Skal have?

David J. Skal has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2024.

What is David J. Skal's background in cinema and television?

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.

David J. Skal by the numbers

60credits
58films
2TV series
1976–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (60) Born on June 21 In memoriam 2024

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