While technology has made everything possible and left nothing that we can call special, there exist a few directors who remain grounded in practical effects and really believe in its power. Back in the day, the late Stan Winston, one of the greatest special effects wizard the world has seen, created scary yet elegant monsters like the Predator, the Xenomorph Queen, the T Rex from Jurassic Park. These were nothing short of cinematic epics in terms of creature creation. Who could ever forget Rob Bottin’s work on The Thing? These were the times when CGI didn’t clog the film industry. We are not saying that CGI is in any way lesser to practical effects, but getting it right is not everyone’s cup of tea. Having said that, if it’s horror films we are talking about, it is a generally accepted fact that practical effects are the way to go! Can you imagine films like Exorcist or Conjuring without real makeup? Thankfully, practical effects haven’t gone out of the picture with the arrival of computer-generated effects. In this video, we will talk about ten of the best modern films that made good use of practical effects not just to bring their monsters to life but also to create a glorious setting.
