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 ...

Savini created the macabre effects for George Romero's zombie films. In 1990, directed his own movie, a remake of Romero's classic, “Night of the Living Dead.” He shares some of the secrets behind how ...

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 ...

Cold Spring native Glen Griffin is the special effects makeup artist behind Dwayne Johnson's transformation in the film “The Smashing Machine.” Griffin's career began with a childhood fascination for ...

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 ...