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Oct 15, 2018 · Special-effects wizard Tom Savini is most famous for his collaborations with fellow Pennsylvanian George Romero, whose “Night of the Living Dead” and “Dawn of the Dead” are still two of the most influential modern horror films. But Savini’s work as a character actor and director continues to inspire new generations of horror fans.
Oct 19, 2021 · As we learn in the breezy and comprehensive and deliberately drive-in style documentary “Smoke and Mirrors,” Savini’s 40-year run as a character actor specializing in horror roles and action movies is just the tip of the goatee, as the 74-year-old hyphenate is also a stunt man and a director — and a legendary makeup and special effects pioneer k...
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Oct 19, 2021 · A prosthetic makeup artist, actor, stunt performer and film director, Tom Savini is a well-known face to horror aficionados who often flies under the radar of the regular moviegoer. Born in Pittsburgh in 1946, Savini attributed his early passion for makeup and prosthetics to actor Lon Chaney, Sr. and the film Man of a Thousand Faces.
Thomas Vincent Savini (born November 3, 1946 [1]) is an American prosthetic makeup artist, actor, stunt performer and film director. He is known for his makeup and special effects work on many films directed by George A. Romero, including Martin, Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Creepshow, and Monkey Shines; he also created the special effects and makeup for many cult classics like Friday ...
Aug 3, 2020 · Interview. Horror effects icon Tom Savini: ‘My work looks so authentic because I’ve seen the real thing’. The 73-year-old master of prosthetics and gore in films such as Dawn of the Dead and...
Oct 21, 2021 · Smoke and Mirrors covers not just Savini’s career but is whole life inside the ninety minutes. After the introduction to Tom Savini the actor, stuntman, director and of course legendary make-up and effects artist, we learn about his family and life growing up, including four brothers and a sister.
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Oct 18, 2021 · SMOKE AND MIRRORS is the defining documentary on the life and career of horror icon Tom Savini. Featuring Tom Savini, Danny McBride, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Trejo, Alice Cooper, Greg Nicotero, Tom Atkins, Corey Feldman, Doug Bradley, Bill Moseley, and more!
