Take for example the 1958 move The Fly and its 1986 remake. In the original, the man who is transformed into a fly wears a mask. That is it. The mask is boring and looks like it could be fashioned on the head like a Halloween costume.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Makeup Progression
There was an explosion of horror movies in the 70s and 80s. In the past they were a niche genre, but during that time they defined a generation and helped horror break into mainstream appeal which carries on today. People can theorize why this is, but my belief is the advances in special effects, especially the make-up department.
Take for example the 1958 move The Fly and its 1986 remake. In the original, the man who is transformed into a fly wears a mask. That is it. The mask is boring and looks like it could be fashioned on the head like a Halloween costume.
On the other hand, the remake went farther than slipping on a mask. Layers upon layers of makeup were applied to the actor, Jeff Goldbloom. Things protrude and he no longer has a human face shape. It is a full transformation that looks like an actual monster.
Visuals are an integral part of film. Special effects, when done correctly, greatly influence and help propel a work to another level. Special effects are especially important in most horror movies, sometimes making or breaking them.
Take for example the 1958 move The Fly and its 1986 remake. In the original, the man who is transformed into a fly wears a mask. That is it. The mask is boring and looks like it could be fashioned on the head like a Halloween costume.
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