David J. Skal
Total Credits at Criticker: 5 (Actor), 8 (Director), 6 (Writer)
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The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) - Direct-to-Video
Film historian David J. Skal hosts this documentary about the 1931 classic. Filmmakers, film historians, and writers discuss the novel and its many dramatic and film incarnations (at least Universal's long series). Discussions include the influence of German impressionist filmmakers on Hollywood horror movies, make-up, and the actors. (imdb Comment)
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' (1999) - Direct-to-Video
Starting with The Wolf Man (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster by Moonlight! explores these movies. Rick Baker explains how the make-up was done on Chaney's character. Screenwriter Curtis Siodmak took very little from earlier werewolf legends, providing his own story for some of the films. (imdb)
The Road to Dracula (1999) - Direct-to-Video
A documentary from Universal about the movie Dracula (1931) starring Bela Lugosi. (imdb)
Carla Laemmle Remembers: An Interview with David J. Skal (2003) - Direct-to-Video
Actress and neice of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, Carla Laemmle recounts the events that occured while filming Phantom of the Opera, The (1925). Not too much ground is covered here, although we do learn a few things about the creation of Universal Pictures in 1915. (imdb)
Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed! (2000) - Direct-to-Video
A documentary from Universal about the movie The Invisible Man (1933) directed by James Whale. (imdb)
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (1999) - Direct-to-Video
Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932). (imdb)
The Universe According to Universal (2002) - Direct-to-Video
Documentary about Universal Studios sci-fi films of the 1950's.
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) - Direct-to-Video
Hosted by film historian David J. Skal, this in-depth documentary examines the 50-year Creature phenomenon and revisits the production of the classic movie and its sequels.