Monster Gallery: Invaders From Mars (1986)
Main Article: They Came From The Red Planet
Tag: Stan Winston
They Came From The Red Planet
Director Tobe Hooper first approached Rick Baker and Rob Bottin for the creature effects of his Invaders From Mars remake. Although both of them could not sign on due to scheduling conflicts, they suggested he contact Stan Winston; when he came on board, concept art William Stout had already drawn some conceptual iterations — which… Read More They Came From The Red Planet
Exclusive – Relic Kothoga pictures from Paul Taglianetti!
Paul Taglianetti is a film producer, photographer, and writer who has worked on many iconic films as visual effects producer and coordinator. He currently teaches digital media at Mission San Jose in Fremont, CA — one of the most prestigious highsSchools in California, with previous film classes held at Quinnipiac University and Idyllwild Arts Academy.… Read More Exclusive – Relic Kothoga pictures from Paul Taglianetti!
Hunter of the Cosmos — Predator 2
From a tropical jungle to one moulded in concrete, the new hunter in Predator 2 chooses Los Angeles as its hunting ground. “The fantasy I always had was to put the Predator in another kind of jungle,” said writer Jim Thomas. “An urban jungle.” The Thomas brothers returned to craft the story of the sequel.… Read More Hunter of the Cosmos — Predator 2
The Zorgons
Director Jon Favreau wanted to maintain a generally physical vibe for Zathura‘s special effects — aesthetically, they would also have to homage pulp science fiction from the 1950s and 1960s. The Zorgons — the reptilian creatures that invade the children’s house — were no exception. As with other character effects for the film, they brought… Read More The Zorgons
Monster Gallery: The Thing (1982)
Main Article: The Thing From Another World — Part 1 | Part 2 |Part 3
The Thing From Another World – Part 2
The Thing is first seen imitating a Swedish Norwegian dog. The part was played by a trained animal actor — a half wolf, half Alaskan malamute dog named Jed, trained by his owner Clint Rowe. He performed in most sequences with the exception of the beginning chase scene, where another dog, painted to be indistinguishable… Read More The Thing From Another World – Part 2
Monster Gallery: Predator (1987)
Main Article: Hunter of the Cosmos — Predator
Hunter of the Cosmos — Predator
“A monster from another planet that kills for sport.” This is the brief, poignant description of the Predator given by producer Joel Silver in a promotional interview. Shortly after the release of Rocky IV, a joke made its way in Hollywood claiming that, since Rocky had run out of Earthly opponents to fight, the next… Read More Hunter of the Cosmos — Predator
Harbinger of the End
Marcus Nispel — originally at the helm of End of Days — was fired from the project after various disputes regarding budgetary and creative matters. Replacing him was Peter Hyams (director of The Relic), with visual effects supervisors Eric Durst and Kurt Williams still attached to the project after Nispel’s dismissal. As a result of… Read More Harbinger of the End
Monster Legacy 