Robert Englund recently sat down with EW to talk about why he’s happy to don the iconic Freddy Krueger makeup again “one last time”. The actor explained that Hollywood’s makeup artist are underutilized in the genre where CGI usually takes over for the practical effects of old. This role as Krueger will be happening as part of a documentary called Nightmares in the Makeup Chair.
Listen to any Gourmet Scum Radio episode to hear us echo the sentiments of Englund, as practical is ALWAYS the better choice. You can see what Englund has to say as well as check out the trailer for the doc below.
Nightmares in the Makeup Chair is my love letter to the Nightmare on Elm Street series and to practical makeup. I’ve always been in awe of the multi-talented makeup effects artists. From sketching to sculpting, they realize the design. Then to the fine precision of the molding and the manufacturing of the makeup appliances which are nearly paper thin. And then, the application process where I sit in the makeup chair and I become their living canvas as they glue me in and paint the appliances. This documentary not only captures their talent, but I think it might inspire a new generation of practical effects artists. I was happy to become Freddy once again to share the makeup process with the fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch3e4ziCszc
