Prosthetics Master Mike Hill on the Glamorous Gore In Frankenstein
We’ve all seen Frankenstein by now and those who have seen it in the theater (hi!) have no doubt shamed those who watched on Netflix, but we can all agree that the film is GORGEOUS and we no doubt found ourselves confusingly (or maybe not so confusingly) attracted to The Creature. In this episode, Prosthetic Designer Mike Hill talks in delightful detail about every detail of the creation and evolution of The Creature and explains how Jacob Elordi, Guillermo del Toro and more all collaborated to bring this work of art to life.
Enjoy! And let me know what you think as always…
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Building a New Frankenstein
8:15 - The Creature’s Bold First Impression
9:20 - Creativity Through Color
12:29 - The Rush To Get The Job Done
15:50 - Seeing The Creature Come To Life
16:50 - Response to Frankenstein’s Release
18:56 - Mike and Guillermo: From Monsterpalooza to Partners
24:29 - Victor’s Artistry And Influence On The Creature
27:33 - How The Creature’s Eyes Came To Be
29:49 - Jacob Elordi’s 10 Hour Transformation
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Mike Hill
Prosthetics Designer
As an SFX and make-up artist, Mike has led production on blockbuster movies and TV shows such as The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley, Cabinet of Curiosities, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
As a sculptor, Mike has showcased his work at Tussaud’s Waxworks and conventions such as Monsterpalooza and has recreated monsters from Universal, Hammer, and modern horror movies, along with superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics. His high-profile clients include Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Hugh Hefner, and Kirk Hammett.
