Tag: special effects

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Monster Makers: Rob Bottin

    Rob Bottin rocked the world with his phenomenal practical effects work in John Carpenter’s The Thing. But wait, there’s more – much more – and we explore the special effects artistry of one of cinema’s very best. We’ll dive into his work in everything from Piranha and The Fog to The Howling and Se7en, and other…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Monster Makers: Tom Savini

    For many horror fans, George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD is an untouchable zombie masterpiece. Yet, without the amazing, passionate, and detailed work of the incredible Tom Savini, one may wonder how well this horror would have been received. That film put Savini on the map, and launched his career as a special effects…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Monster Makers: Rick Baker

    The world renowned special effects makeup master, Rick Baker, began his career by creating masks in his parents’ kitchen. Now, the seven time Academy Award winner continues to bring us great films with his stellar work. We’ll look at his career, and his horror films, from SQUIRM and the INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN, to VIDEODROME, THE…

  • Crash Discussion: Interview with Brian Stiver

    Indulge in this great interview with special effects artist, Brian Stiver, who not only worked on LAKE PLACID and JURASSIC PARK III, among others, but has excellent stories about special effects icons Stan Winston, Rick Baker, and make-up master Dick Smith. And if that isn’t cool enough, wait until you hear about Jim Carrey, Ron Howard, and even…

  • Crash Reports: Special Defects

    Special Effects are truly something special. The makeup work from the amazing Lon Chaney in Phantom of the Opera, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, or London After Midnight had audiences reeling as he set a high bar for makeup. But look at what movies like Nosferatu and Faust did for special visual effects, and especially…