practical FX
Seven Horror Films With Effects Better Than the Movie Itself
As horror fans, we go crazy for practical effects. Genre output from the 1980s was rife with expertly rendered practical FX work. By the mid-’80s, the effects had become the main ...
Practical Matters: The Frustrating Story of the ‘Thing’ Prequel We Could Have Had
2011’s The Thing has its fans. I can’t say that it’s totally maligned because if anything, more people seem to be discovering it over time. It didn’t do great in theaters a...
The Cleansing Hour Takes Familiar Tropes and Offers A Fresh Approach (DVD Review)
At this point in history, the demonic possession sub-genre has covered all bases. For every The Exorcist, there are a dozen films that try but ultimately fall short of leaving a lasting impression. Th...
Practical Magic: Six Monsters That Revolutionized the Industry
The amount of work that goes into special effects in this industry should never be overlooked. From the gore to the imaginative creatures, these are amazing feats created by talented people. And ...
Seven Effects Sequences That Almost Went Very Wrong
Some of the best horror movies boast elaborate visual effects sequences that really help them to stand out. These scenes often form some of the feature’s most impressive and iconic moments....
Six Most Innovative FX Sequences in the Nightmare on Elm Street Series
Even the first A Nightmare on Elm Street, despite its modest budget, contained a great deal of ambitious makeup FX work. As the money increased and the series went on, the effects sequences becam...