When special effects are done right in horror, or any film for that matter, they can really elevate the project and visually transport audiences to the world the film is living in.The Fly, Hellraiser, The Blob and Invasion of the Body Snatchers being a few examples of this. Another new film pushing the boundaries when it comes to effects is Shudder’s recently released Hell Hole. Hell Hole (the latest film from the Adams Family, the filmmaking team behind Hellbender) follows an American-led crew working deep in the Serbian wilderness, clashing with government-assigned environmental advisors.After receiving approval to drill, the crew makes a horrifying discovery: a living French soldier enshrined in the frozen rock. The situation takes an even more terrifying turn when a parasitic monster leaps out from the soldier, searching for a host within the mining facility. Can the crew survive the deadly nightmare?So what are some of the different ways to shoot special effects? We spoke to cinematographer Sean Dahlberg about some of his experiences shooting effects on the new film Hell Hole. He says, “All of the effects we did were really fun because we did as much as we could practically, which is my preferred way of working. My favorite effects scene was the exploding horse in the beginning of the film. That was a complete group effort deep in these thick woods within the mountain side. The horse was supposed to shoot blood directly into the lens, so the grips built a plexiglass box around...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - 6 days ago