He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman, Gregory Nicotero and others discuss the work of Pierce and his enduring legacy.

Cast (18)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Nick Dudman

Self

K

Kevin Haney

Self

Rick Baker

Self

S

Scott Essman

Self

S

Steve Haberman

Self

S

Steve Jones

Self

Michèle Burke

Self

Christopher Frayling

Self

Howard Berger

Self

Kim Newman

Self

Tom Savini

Self

T

Thomas R. Burman

Self

G

Greg Nicotero

Self

Bill Corso

Self

B

Bob Burns

Self

Ralph Edwards

Self (archive footage)

Boris Karloff

Self (archive footage)

Jack Pierce

Self (archive footage)

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