Back when the first King Kong hit theaters, the creatures were created and animated largely by one man, the stop-motion animation legend Willis O’Brien. Today, big-budget monster movies are the ...

Here we chat to the artist about his inspirations, but read his art techniques for designing robot creatures for more insight. Inspired by nature, biology, and the sleek menace of Jurassic Park’s ...

A film called “Werewolves Within” obviously needed a werewolf. So, the IFC feature, which is now available on demand, enlisted concept designer Constantine Sekeris, who, by his own account, is known ...

Water is a classic Pokemon type and has the most Pokemon out of any other type, including good and bad designs.

“During Alien: Romulus, [Fede Álvarez] encouraged us all to have a go at the hybrid. I dont really do creatures but had a go in nomad sculpt. I know Fede actually loved these. Great fun to do,” Price ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...

Movies have all kinds of designers, including production designers, sound designers and costume designers. For heavily CG movies like “Avatar,” though, a new profession has emerged: concept designer.

Like your favorite issue of Cinefantastique come to life, Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex plays out like a greatest hits of the practical effects pioneers who worked tirelessly to deliver ...