Tom Savini is a makeup artist from Pittsburg, PA, that started in the 70’s and 80’s, where big horror and sci-fi flicks were gaining popularity. Savini also directs, acts, and does student doubles along with his ongoing career in SFX. He actually teaches a special effects makeup class in Monessen, PA.
Tom Savini brought a whole new level of horror to the film world. His sculpting techniques were something no one had seen before, and his gory creations were milestones for other special effects makeup artists.
Friday the 13th (1980)
Friday the 13th (The Final Chapter) (1984)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Day of the Dead (1985) (Won Saturn Award in 1986)
Dead of Night (1974)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Django Unchained (2012)
2018 Film and Society: Special Effects Artists that Changed the Game in Cinema 