{"id":123137,"date":"2019-10-31T13:07:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T18:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=123137"},"modified":"2021-09-10T13:41:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T18:41:43","slug":"3-practical-horror-gore-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/3-practical-horror-gore-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Practical Gore Effects for Your Next Horror Short"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"need-to-find-a-cheap-way-to-add-some-gory-goodness-to-your-next-horror-project-try-out-these-three-easy-practical-effects\">Need to find a cheap way to add some gory goodness to your next horror project? Try out these three easy practical effects.<\/h2>\n<p>To celebrate Halloween (or any gory time of year), we&#8217;re diving in to one of my favorite aspects of filmmaking: creating practical effects. These practical elements are the meat and potatoes of any low-budget horror short \u2014 fake limbs, fake blood, and fake guts. We&#8217;re going to use some of the most tried-and-true methods in the industry to get you all the gore you need. It\u2019s gonna get messy, and it\u2019s gonna get gross, so strap in, and let\u2019s create some monstrosities.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sF7e1ZRzjlE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"1-creating-a-realistic-prosthetic-hand\">1. Creating a Realistic Prosthetic Hand<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_123124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123124\" class=\"wp-image-123124 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Hand\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Hand\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/handcloseup.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using alginate molding powder and water, you can make very realistic casts.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s start off with the fake hand. For our short, we wanted a hand that ends at the wrist so we could fake a chopped-off hand look. To create a realistic-looking hand, simply create a mold of your own hand. We used Alginate Molding Powder to get the job done. It\u2019s what the pros use to create life casts of just about anything.<\/p>\n<p>Take the powder, and pour it into a plastic mixing bucket. The recipe is a one-to-one ratio of powder to water, so take your other mixing bucket and fill it with water to match.<\/p>\n<p>Once you pour it in, start mixing immediately. We used a paint mixer on a drill to really get everything together, but a wooden mixing stick can work as well. (You\u2019ve only got about 5 minutes before this pancake-looking batter starts to freeze up.)<\/p>\n<p>After it\u2019s all mixed up, slide your hand in there in the position you want for your prosthetic. Now, just wait about 10-15 minutes for it to harden up. It\u2019s going to start giving you some resistance after a few minutes, but make sure to give it time to truly harden.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, just pull out your hand, and you\u2019ve got yourself a true-to-form casting of your hand.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123129\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123129\" class=\"wp-image-123129 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Silicone rubber\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Silicone rubber\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/siliconerubber.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silicone rubber is great for creating the actual prosthetic.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To make the actual prosthetic, I recommend using silicone rubber. It\u2019s going to give you some life-like wiggle and texture. You can buy a trial size of it online for around $30. It\u2019s a two-part process that\u2019s really easy to follow:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour each container into individual cups, and mix them to get any liquid leftover on top incorporated into the fold.<\/li>\n<li>Pour them both into a combining cup, and mix with a wooden paint stick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_123126\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123126\" class=\"wp-image-123126 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Setting the mold\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Setting the mold\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pouringsilicone.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you pour the silicone rubber into the mold, let it set for 5-6 hours.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The silicone pack we bought had two different colors of rubber solution, so it will become apparent when it\u2019s fully mixed when the colors combine into a single color. Now, just pour that solution into your mold, and let it sit for about 5-6 hours.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123125\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123125\" class=\"wp-image-123125 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Paint the prosthetic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Paint the prosthetic\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paintinghand.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;ll need to apply some layers of paint to get a realistic look for your prosthetic.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once the setting is done, you can slowly start to wiggle out the hand. (If you&#8217;re careful enough, you can pull it out without breaking the mold and use it for duplication.) It almost freaked me out how life-like it is \u2014 it even has the grooves of my skin and fingernail texture. Now obviously my hand isn\u2019t blue, so we&#8217;re going to coat this with a layer of silicone paint.<\/p>\n<p>Most silicone paint packs you order come with a flesh-colored paint base, but you can mix that paint with a little bit of red and white and black to get your desired color. Let that dry for a bit, and you\u2019ve got yourself a realistic-looking prosthetic.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-crafting-a-bucket-of-fake-blood\">2. Crafting a Bucket of Fake Blood<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_123120\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123120\" class=\"wp-image-123120 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Fake Blood\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Fake Blood\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=2048,1152 2048w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bloodtest.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can create fake blood using Karo Syrup and food coloring.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We need to make some blood to accompany the chopped-off hand. This is one of the most famous methods of crafting homemade blood \u2014 with good ol\u2019 fashioned American corn syrup. It\u2019s been used on indie horrors since, well, indie horrors began. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0132257\/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Bruce Campbell<\/a> was basically coated in this mixture for the entirety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0083907\/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Evil Dead<\/em><\/a>. It\u2019s an extremely simple creation \u2014 just pour out some corn syrup into a container, and mix in some red food coloring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123128\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123128\" class=\"wp-image-123128 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Mixing Fake Blood\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Mixing Fake Blood\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/redbucket.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A powered mixer makes blending your ingredients easier.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Add a healthy dose, and mix it all up. Then, add the secret ingredient that brings it all together \u2014 chocolate syrup. This will add a bit of brown color that will even out the brightness of the red. For our little horror shoot, I wanted a spurt of blood onto one of the characters, so instead of just flinging it with my hand, I used a little water gun-looking thing to soak some blood up and shoot it at Brian. If you add a little bit of air to the mixture when pulling back the shooter, it will add more of a spray than a direct shot, if that\u2019s your desired look.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"3-realistic-guts\">3. Realistic Guts<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_123123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123123\" class=\"wp-image-123123 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Fake Guts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Fake Guts\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GutsMixing.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can create fake guts with pantyhose, paper towels, and your fake blood.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We had a shot wherein someone gets their guts cut open, so we decided to make some fake guts to spill out. This is also another extremely simple build \u2014 just take some regular panty hose, and start stuffing it with paper towels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_123127\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123127\" class=\"wp-image-123127 size-full\" title=\"Practical Gore Effects - Twisted Guts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Gore Effects - Twisted Guts\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pullingupguts.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-123127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tie your guts off and twist them for added realism.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve filled them up, tie them off, and begin soaking them in the blood mixture. The paper towels are going to soak up the blood, and it will somehow turn out looking like some bona-fide human tubes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>So now you\u2019ve got a practical effect bouquet of gory goodness. All in all, all of the materials we used added up to about $80, so it won\u2019t break the bank if you&#8217;re worried about costs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Interested in the tracks we used to make this video?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2WtbGy2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Halloween Sputnik<\/a>&#8221; by Richard Desilets<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36muROy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Trick or Treat<\/a>&#8221; by Notes Productions<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2BYvv71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Halloween Attack<\/a>&#8221; by Sergei Stern<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2NuFpCB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mr. Boogeyman<\/a>&#8221; by Delicate Beats<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2pw1859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Creeper<\/a>&#8221; by Oliver Lyu<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2C2h5TA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vampires in Hollywood<\/a>&#8221; by Marc Walloch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking for more filmmaking tips and tricks? 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