Portrait of David J. Skal

David J. Skal

Bio: 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.
Born: Sat, Jun 21 1952
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 01 2024
David J. Skal is 71 years old
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Poster of Mysteries Mean Dark Corners
Mysteries Mean Dark Corners
David J. Skal would have been no older than
71 in Mysteries Mean Dark Corners
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 24 2024
Poster of Boris Karloff:  The Rest of the Story
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
David J. Skal was
70 in Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Tue, Oct 18 2022
Poster of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
David J. Skal was
69 in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
David J. Skal was
60 in The Birds: Hitchcock's Monster Movie
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 06 2012
Poster of The Real Vampire Files
The Real Vampire Files
David J. Skal was
58 in The Real Vampire Files
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2010
Poster of Vampira: The Movie
Vampira: The Movie
David J. Skal was
54 in Vampira: The Movie
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 31 2006
Poster of Hitchcocked!
Hitchcocked!
David J. Skal was
54 in Hitchcocked!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 11 2006
Poster of Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
David J. Skal was
53 in Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
David J. Skal was
53 in The Perfect Scary Movie
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
David J. Skal was
52 in Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 30 2004
Poster of Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
David J. Skal was
52 in Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
David J. Skal was
52 in Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 10 2004
Poster of The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
David J. Skal was
50 in The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
as 'Host - Self'.
Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
David J. Skal was
48 in Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
David J. Skal was
48 in Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
as 'Self / Host'.
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
David J. Skal was
47 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
as 'Host'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Road to 'Dracula'
The Road to 'Dracula'
David J. Skal was
47 in The Road to 'Dracula'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 21 1999
Poster of Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
David J. Skal was
43 in Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of All Over
All Over
David J. Skal was
23 in All Over
as 'Reporter'.
Wed, Apr 28 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
David J. Skal was
66+ in Eli Roth's History of Horror
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of Creature Features
Creature Features
David J. Skal was
64+ in Creature Features
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 2016