The Most Underrated Horror Movie Of 2025 Has Better Make-Up Effects Than You Realize

The gruesome, grotesque, underrated 2025 horror movie The Ugly Stepsister has special effects makeup that's sometimes it's ...
San Antonio Express-News

Special effects artist Sergio Guerra in his element when making monsters

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 Current

San Antonio horror makeup artist Sergio Guerra rates The Exorcist: Believer’s special effects

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, ...
Dread Central

The 7 Most Influential Black Women in Special Effects Makeup History

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 ...
PBS

Monstrous Artistry: Jared Balog's Makeup Special FX

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 ...
Dread Central

Indie Horror Month – Phil Nichols Talks Renfield: The Un-Dead, Project Pangea, Creating a Special Make-up FX Empire, and More

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 ...