 "The Screaming Skull" was directed by Alex Nicol, an actor who had roles on Broadway productions and often played supporting characters.He decided to try directing a film, as he felt that he had not been performing the roles that he desired.Nicol noted that "as an actor, you're in perfect position, if you choose to do so, to watch the directors you're working with setting up the shots, making decisions as to where to place the camera, and so I picked up a lot over the years".