Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011 · 94 min · EN · 7.3 (22 votes)
Dir. Donna Davies · Starring Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, Tom Savini, John Carpenter, Frank Darabont, John Landis
Documentary

The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.

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A deep dive into the visceral world of horror effects. It's a fascinating look at the dedication and artistry behind movie monsters, celebrating the craft and the creators who bring nightmares to life. Inspiring for aspiring artists.

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horror filmmakingmakeup artistwoman director
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