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 ...
For local horror makeup artist Sergio Guerra, Halloween isn’t just a spooky holiday celebrated with costumes and candy. It’s an entire mood. Walk into his downtown studio and Guerra’s work is strewn ...
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, ...
For Phil Nichols, his fascination with the horror genre began at a very young age. The writer/director/producer/actor/special effects guru (how’s that for being ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...