David J. Skal

This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” (1963) fits in the genre.

A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven’s successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.

Elvira hosts this humorous look at movie monsters and facts about the real animals on which they’re based. Included: clips from films; and ...

Documentary about the real life inspiration behind “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” serial killer Ed Gein.

The history of Frankenstein’s journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

A documentary from Universal about the movie “The Invisible Man” (1933) directed by James Whale.

A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.

A documentary from Universal about the movie “Dracula” (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.