Blood, Sweat, and Latex

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Blood, Sweat and Latex: The Predator Experience (Part 3)

by Shannon SheaWe packed the truck that would travel to location in Palenque, Mexico a few days before we traveled via… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: The Predator Experience (Part 2)

by Shannon SheaBy now, most fans credit Steve Wang and Matt Rose for the creation of the Predator. However, in my… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: The ‘Predator’ Experience (Part I)

by Shannon SheaThere are events that define one’s existence that go beyond being learning or growing experiences. They become scars. Battle… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: Lending a (Motorized) Hand to ‘The Monster Squad’

by Shannon SheaAfter working with both Mark Shostrom and Sonny Burman on Evil Dead II, I had ended up back at… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: The Accidental Iconography of ‘Evil Dead II’

by Shannon SheaYou never know. You just never know. I wonder if back in 1930, Universal Studios make up artist, Jack… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: ‘Aliens’ Pulls Me Back In

by Shannon SheaDoug Beswick’s career, like many creature makers, began with a love and practice of Stop Motion Animation. My understanding… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: A Brief Stint on ‘From Beyond’

by Shannon SheaFor newbies to the column, I’m recalling defining moments that made me what I am: A Special Effects Make… Read More

Blood, Sweat, and Latex: Tunneling into Tobe Hooper’s ‘Invaders from Mars’

by Shannon SheaAs a kid, I loved the original Invaders from Mars. To me, it was more akin to The 5000… Read More

Blood, Sweat and Latex: Wasting Money and Working in Stan Winston’s Mold Shop on ‘Aliens’

by Shannon SheaI was fortunate to meet and work with artists who, unlike me, had already began their nomadic careers moving… Read More