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 ...

When you think of jaw-dropping movie magic, epic costumes, and dazzling effects come to mind. But what about the artists behind the scenes, the unsung heroes armed with brushes, latex, and a whole lot ...

Myiah Pastorius was 11 when she began watching horror movies. Knowing the gore in the likes of “Friday the 13th” and “Nightmare on Elm Street” wasn’t real left Myiah, of Plum, more curious than scared ...

Cold Spring native Glen Griffin is the special effects makeup artist behind Dwayne Johnson's transformation in the film “The Smashing Machine.” Griffin's career began with a childhood fascination for ...

She found her love for special effects makeup early in life, and since then, she's built a career creating make-up for movies and TV shows like “Grimm”, “The Librarians” and “Portlandia!” We met ...