Movie magic happens in a lot of places, but some of the most unforgettable moments come from what artists can do with foam, latex, and paint. Long before CGI took over Hollywood, makeup artists were ...

In the expansive worlds of horror and science fiction, there is one element essential to films of both genres: makeup special effects. Paired with savvy sound and lighting design, costuming and the ...

Terrifying clowns? Gruesome stab wounds? Scars? Call it a day's work for Stacey Perry. The Louisiana-native makeup and effects artist has spent 15 years in the entertainment industry, working her ...

Dive into the fascinating world of Special FX movie makeup with Jared Balog. Delve into the world of special makeup effects with Jared Balog, a master in his craft. Explore his journey from a ...

Parker Finn’s 2022 horror flick “Smile” followed a psychiatrist facing off against a sinister supernatural entity. Now, the filmmaker is expanding the scale of the original with “Smile 2,” which hits ...

In “The Substance,” writer-director Coralie Fargeat turns her lens on toxic beauty standards and takes body horror to new, visceral extremes. The film follows former fitness star Elisabeth Sparkle ...

In the world of horror, special effects makeup plays a crucial role in creating terrifying creatures and gruesome scenes that leave audiences screaming. I dare say it is the unsung hero that decides ...