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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Karlee Morse, a makeup artist from Niagara Falls, Ont., goes to great lengths to make sure the gaping axe head wounds, ...

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 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 ...

Kazu Hiro is an expert at making famous people look like other famous people. It’s a talent the prosthetic makeup and hair designer honed through decades of working in the film industry. After ...

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains mild spoilers about “Nosferatu,” now playing in theaters. Robert Eggers’ horror film “Nosferatu” has been getting high praise for its craft, from the costumes to ...