An iconic example of body horror introduces the most famous werewolf transformation in cinema: David Kessler stares in terror as the palm of his outstretched hand slowly elongates. The claws haven’t appeared yet, but it’s not David’s hand anymore. Sculpting that hand was one of Tom Hester‘s first assignments as a make-up effects artist. (more…)
IMATS interview with the man who sculpted the most famous hand in werewolf cinema
Full Moon Features: Wolves
Three months into 2015, I’m still playing catch-up with many of the werewolf films that came out last year, but failed to make it out to my neck of the woods. (I’m not exaggerating much when I say it pains me to think that the last one I saw in a theater was 2012’s Underworld: Awakening.) Today’s selection is the simply titled Wolves, which seems to promise a back-to-basics tale, but that’s not what it delivers. (more…)
Tom Spina Designs builds “An American Werewolf Puppy in London” [updated]
Tom Spina and his colleagues at Tom Spina Designs have been working on this cuddly killing machine since December. It’s a custom request from a client: a werewolf “puppy” inspired by Rick Baker’s work in An American Werewolf in London. (more…)
Georgia State Rep wants to ban werewolves, mermaids and centaurs (but not really)
The news media is making farcical headlines out of Georgia state Rep. Tom Kirby (R)‘s proposed bill outlawing the scientific mingling of human and animal DNA. Talking points include cheap shots at centaurs, mermaids, bird-men, and yes, werewolves. (more…)
The alchemy of “Bleeding Heart” rescues a werewolf & paves the way for “The Glass Scientists”
It’s my first day back on the grind after two weeks holiday. When my alarm went off at 5:20 I considered my usual pre-work rituals and found that a two mile run was out of the question. Instead I stayed in bed for 30 minutes looking at Tumblr, and discovered Bleeding Heart and The Glass Scientists. Best decision of the day. (more…)
The lycanthropic “Growing Pains” of male adolescence
Growing Pains (Vokseværk) is an award-winning animated Danish short film about a teenage boy named Fabian, and the unexpectedly monstrous side effects of his burgeoning sexuality. Based on the subject matter, maybe don’t watch the teaser at work. (more…)
Start your planning now! Howl Con officially returns February 2016
The Howl Con site has just made official the return of North America’s premiere werewolf convention. Howl Con II is happening in Vancouver, WA (minutes north of Portland, OR) on February 6th and 7th, 2016. Early-bird weekend passes are available now! (more…)
Trailer & synopsis for Malaysian horror-comedy WEREWOLF DARI BANGLADESH
TwitchFilm has a trailer and synopsis for director Mamat Khalid‘s horror-comedy film Werewolf Dari Bangladesh. The trailer’s not dubbed or subtitled, but it looks suitably nuts. (more…)
Loup Garou Stout from Bayou Teche Brewing
Brewmasters know that werewolves and beer go well together. Louisiana’s Bayou Teche Brewing adds another lycanthropic label to the liquor store shelves: Loup Garou Stout. (more…)