January 08, 2009
September 27, 2008
6 Degrees of separation with Rick Baker
Rick Baker is an Academy award winning makeup artist and considered by many to be a master in his field. His masterful work in the area Special Effects Makeup is without equal. His long list of credits as a special makeup effects artist include American Werewolf in London, Men in Black, Hellboy, Planet of the Apes and many, many more! This is why you can trace pretty much any makeup artist or actor to the amazing Rick Baker in 6 steps (degrees) or less.
Rick Baker to John Carpenter Rick Baker did makeup special makeup effects for the 1977 sci-fi horror movie “The Incredible Melting Man”. A story about an astronaut that returns to earth and starts to melt and murder! Ricks assistant makeup artist for the movie was Greg Cannom: Greg Cannom was a special effects makeup artist for the classic 1987 comedy horror movie “The Lost Boys”. A story about young vampires feasting on beach goers. “Never grow old..never die” One of the young vampires named Marko was played by Alex Winter: Alex Winter had a role in the 1985 crime drama (and sequel) “Death Wish 3”. A fantastic tale about a vigilante that takes out bad guys in New York City Charles Bronson played “The Tunnel King” Danny Velinski in the star studded 1963 feature “The Great Escape” A superbly crafted movie about POW’s in World War 2 who try to escape from a german prison camp. Also starring in the movie was the masterful Donald Pleasence:
Donald Pleasence played Dr. Sam Loomis in the 1978 horror thriller “Halloween”. This was the movie in which we would be introduced to the frighteningly unstoppable Michael Myers! The director and writer of this timeless tale is our subject – John Carpenter. John Carpenter is known as “The Master of Terror”.
6 Degrees of separation with Rick Baker
Rick Baker is an Academy award winning makeup artist and considered by many to be a master in his field. His masterful work in the area Special Effects Makeup is without equal. His long list of credits as a special makeup effects artist include American Werewolf in London, Men in Black, Hellboy, Planet of the Apes and many, many more! This is why you can trace pretty much any makeup artist or actor to the amazing Rick Baker in 6 steps (degrees) or less.
Rick Baker to John Carpenter Rick Baker did makeup special makeup effects for the 1977 sci-fi horror movie “The Incredible Melting Man”. A story about an astronaut that returns to earth and starts to melt and murder! Ricks assistant makeup artist for the movie was Greg Cannom: Greg Cannom was a special effects makeup artist for the classic 1987 comedy horror movie “The Lost Boys”. A story about young vampires feasting on beach goers. “Never grow old..never die” One of the young vampires named Marko was played by Alex Winter: Alex Winter had a role in the 1985 crime drama (and sequel) “Death Wish 3”. A fantastic tale about a vigilante that takes out bad guys in New York City Charles Bronson played “The Tunnel King” Danny Velinski in the star studded 1963 feature “The Great Escape” A superbly crafted movie about POW’s in World War 2 who try to escape from a german prison camp. Also starring in the movie was the masterful Donald Pleasence:
Donald Pleasence played Dr. Sam Loomis in the 1978 horror thriller “Halloween”. This was the movie in which we would be introduced to the frighteningly unstoppable Michael Myers! The director and writer of this timeless tale is our subject – John Carpenter. John Carpenter is known as “The Master of Terror”.
September 02, 2008
Zombie American Chapter 3
The final chapter in the documentary where you follow Glen shooting some hoops!
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More great stuff! Hopefully they will create some more chapters to follow Glen's zombie life!
Zombie American Chapter 2
Here's the second installment documenting Glen's life as a Zombie American. Trying the dating world.
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Zombie American or "Andy" from "The Office" is a Zombie!
In my quest to find more information about zombie life in America I have come across another personal account. Actor Ed Helms aka "Andy" from the hit NBC series "The Office" and correspondent on "The Daily Show" has created 3 short films documenting another character living the zombie life. His name is "Glen" and he's a zombie.
More great zombie makeup work from Special Effects artist Anthony Pepe!! Actor Ed Helms is hardly recognizable...that's impressive latex mask work! The contact lens help put him over the edge!
Here's the plot synopsis from Director Nick Poppy:
Meet Glen. Glen (Ed Helms of The Daily Show) likes to read, do crosswords, and play basketball. He's on the lookout for a girlfriend. Oh, and one other thing-Glen is a Zombie-American. This educational documentary will help audiences understand the challenges zombies face in our society. As a plea for tolerance, it aims to clear up many of the terrible stereotypes and misconceptions we have about zombies. It is the filmmaker's hope that this film will help people understand that zombies are just like everybody else...if everybody else is a walking, talking, rotting corpse.
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Nothing Sacred (2008)
Nothing Sacred is a new Horror/Fantasy film by writer/directors Dylan Bank and Morgan Pehme. The film synopsis is: To avenge their mother's death, a pair of twins must kill their father before he can become immortal.
The special effects in the film help to move the plot along. I especially liked a scene in which a creepy puppet seems to come to life and another involving a woman being possessed by a snake spirit.
Makeup Special Effects artist Anthony Pepe worked on this film and did a great job! Filmed on location throughout the United States, France, and Belgium, was released in both English and French versions.
The film stars French box-office sensation Thierry Lhermitte (The Dinner Game, French Fried Vacation), Philippe Nahon, the star of High Tension, and famed scream queen Debbie Rochon (Terror Firmer), alongside newcomers Alan Barnes Netherton and Naama Kates. Actor William Sadler is cast as the film's villian. Sadler is known for his roles in such films as Die Hard 2, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey and The Shawshank Redemption.
American Zombie (2007)
Just watched the Grace Lee film "American Zombie" (2007). I thought it was a terrific commentary...and comedy about American "zombie" life. Great makeup special effects created by Yoko Nobushi. Nobushi has serveral films upcoming films including "One-Eyed Monster" (2008) with Charles Napiar and "The Lost Tribe" (2008) with veteran horror film actor Lance Henrikson.
The makeup in the film "American Zombie" was understated enough (because its a comedy) but also effective in reminding you that you are watching the "undead".
I really enjoyed the film and the "dead" pan humor!
We're Here. We're Dead. Get Used To It!
