Savini

From creating the zombies and the iconic special makeup effects for the mother of all zombie movies, DAWN OF THE DEAD to bringing Jason, one of the most prolific movie villains of all time, for the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise into this world, Tom has earned the moniker The Godfather of Gore. From his stunning work in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART TWO to creating all the effects and the iconic Fluffy in CREEPSHOW, Tom became a Rockstar in the film industry before acting in major films...
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From creating the zombies and the iconic special makeup effects for the mother of all zombie movies, DAWN OF THE DEAD to bringing Jason, one of the most prolific movie villains of all time, for the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise into this world, Tom has earned the moniker The Godfather of Gore. From his stunning work in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART TWO to creating all the effects and the iconic Fluffy in CREEPSHOW, Tom became a Rockstar in the film industry before acting in major films like FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE, MACHETE, and THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER. While he was also a heralded stuntman, his directing took center stage as he helmed three of the most memorable episodes of the television series TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE and the much loved and respected remake of the movie NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Tom's stunning creativity and powerful legacy will not only a part of film history forever, it now lives on in the hundreds of students who graduate from the Tom Savini makeup effects school. In this beautiful picture book, legendary makeup effects artist, Tom Savin, for the first time ever, in his own unique writing style, tells his life story, discusses his movies, shares anecdotes, give his opinions, and of course, talks about the movies in a way only Tom can.