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 ...

San Antonio-based special effects artist Sergio Guerra knows a thing or two about turning people into monsters. In 2011, he was a contestant on the first season of the SyFy reality show Face Off, ...

When makeup designer Anne Cathrine Sauerberg and and special effects makeup artist Thomas Foldberg signed on to Emilie Blichfeldt's "The Ugly Stepsister," not even their wildest fantasies included ...

Special effects makeup artist Megan Grant, far left, paints hands to match a zombie’s face. Every Monday in October, she will demonstrate how to apply horror makeup to youths 12-18 at a different ...

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 ...

Myiah Pastorius was 11 when she began watching horror movies. Knowing the gore in the likes of “Friday the 13th” and “Nightmare on Elm Street” wasn’t real left Myiah, of Plum, more curious than scared ...

Zombies, Jason Voorhees, and Leatherface. Behind these famously scary faces of modern horror films is Tom Savini, a show business legend who designed and executed shocking special makeup effects and ...

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 ...

The Norwegian filmmaker approached the classic Cinderella story with a body-horror twist, following young Elvira (Lea Myren) as she drastically changes her appearance to win the affection of a ...