MONSTER INFLUENCE

Masters of make-up effects reveal their movie monster inspirations in this docu-series produced by Splat Pictures for TCM.

GREG NICOTERO

Make-up Effects Artist/Producer/Director Greg Nicotero ("The Walking Dead," “Scream,” "Pulp Fiction," "Evil Dead 2") discusses his lifetime love for "Creature from The Black Lagoon," and the trail-blazing designer behind the iconic character.

ALEC GILLIS

Creature Effects Designer Alec Gillis ("Starship Troopers," "Tremors," "Alien: Romulus," “Smile”) pays tribute to stop motion legend Ray Harryhausen and the mind-blowing effects behind the epic that sent Alec on his career path, "Jason and The Argonauts."

VE NEILL

Three-time Oscar-winner Ve Neill ("Beetlejuice," "Edward Scissorhands," "Ed Wood" ) uncovers the amazing detail and painstaking process behind Jack Pierce's landmark make-up for her favorite childhood horror film, "The Mummy."

BILL CORSO

Oscar-winner Bill Corso ("Deadpool," "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," "Indiana Jones") reveals how "The Wizard of Oz" not only creeped him out as a kid, but also influenced future blockbusters featuring large casts in make-up.

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