Inspiration comes from unlikely sources. With the release and success of David Gordon Green's new entry in the Halloween franchise, we circle back to the most famous question surrounding one of Hollywood's great movie monsters. Art departments, especially on smaller projects like the original Halloween, need to look everywhere for inspiration. Crafting found objects or existing props into new and repurposed story elements is a common tactic. A lot of times the effectiveness of this strategy depends on how creative the team can get, and how much they can see beyond the surface. As to the question of the source behind Michael Myer's chilling visage? The rumor is of course correct; The famed Michael Myers mask is William Shatner, a 'death mask' made for Captain Kirk in Star Trek. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 23 October, 2018