Smoke and mirrors: [Blu-ray] : the story of Tom Savini / Wild Eye Releasing in association with Robert L. Lucas and Allegheny Image Factory present ; produced by Jason Baker, Andy Westfall ; written and directed by Jason Baker.
Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 2019. Wide screen. Special features: Audio commentary with Tom Savini and director Jason Baker; Excerpts from Tom's personal behind-the-scenes video archives featuring BTS footage from several classic horror films like Day of the Dead, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, From Dusk Til Dawn, Creepshow, Friday the 13th Part IV, and more; Tom's behind-the-scenes video from directing Dracula - the Stage Show; Trailers. Tom Savini, Tony Todd, Robert Rodriguez, Tom Atkins, Greg Nicotero.
Summary:
The definitive documentary on one of the most iconic and sought after special effects artists in horror film history, whose genre-defining creations earned him the title "The King of Splatter." We follow Savini from his childhood in Pittsburgh and his tour of duty during the Vietnam War, leading into his legendary collaboration with George Romero (Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow) and beyond. Here. Savini is celebrated by his peers, friends and collaborators like Robert Rodriquez, Tom Atkins, Tony Todd, Greg Nicotero and more.
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