Thus, the genre has flourished and is more accessible than ever, growing its ever-reliable fan base exponentially.

Further aided by Cox and Hirsch’s performance,The Autopsy of Jane Doeis truly chilling and visceral.

Those familiar with the series who remember the spine-chilling characters will not be disappointed here.

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ConsideringGuillermo del Torowas a producer, it’s no surprise the film utilizes practical effects alongside CGI seamlessly.

Their actions unleash grotesque monsters and hellish creatures to terrorize the innocent civilians trapped inside the building.

Underrated but worthwhile,The Voidis a great body horror that prioritizes visuals to create a wild 90-minute spectacle.

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It also features mesmerizing performances fromTilda Swinton,Dakota Johnson, andhorror queenMia Goth.

The violence inSuspiriais shocking and grotesque, so naturally,practical effects were utilized for the most visceral effects.

The practical effects eerily enhance the disturbing aspects of the film and also work as a distinct motif.

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It’s an anxiety-ridden story of survival and loss balanced with exciting action and chilling suspense.

The practical effects in this film aremore subtlethan others listed, but aremeticulously done.

What follows is a downward spiral of chaos, otherworldly creatures, and an inevitable death wish.

The “big toe” monster in ‘Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark.'

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Harbinger Downperfectly emulates the convoluted practical effectsused in its original inspirations and doesn’t cut corners.

Theyused everything from animatronics to prosthetics, miniatures, and even stop-motionto achieve the desired results.

NEXT:The 10 Best Movies with Practical Effects, Ranked

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Aaron poole holding a rifle and looking frightened in the Void

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A group of dancers performing in Suspiria

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Jane Levy as Deadite Mia poking her head out of the basement in Evil Dead 2013

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Still from “Hereditary”: Annie (Toni Collette) stands in front of a figure on fire.

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Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin prays at the beginning of The Witch

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A man carrying a child and runing away from zombies in Train-to-Busan

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Sean Harris holding a bizarre humanoid creature with spider legs in ‘Possum’

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Monster teeth eat a body in Harbinger Down

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