Movies and TvShows featuring "special-effects" theme.

Showcasing the people of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, this series takes us back in time as they create the effects for some of the biggest and most successful films of the last 45 years.

Hustle is a TV show that follows a group of con artists who run elaborate scams in London. They use their skills to manipulate the greedy and unsuspecting for their own personal gain. The team consists of a diverse group of individuals who each bring their own unique talents to the table. Together, they form a tight-knit group that relies on trust and teamwork to pull off their cons.

FX: The Series is an intense action-packed crime drama that follows a skilled police detective as he navigates through dangerous situations to solve complex cases. Based on the iconic film, this TV show brings the same level of excitement and suspense, keeping viewers hooked with its gripping storyline and compelling characters.

Face Off is a game-show reality TV series that focuses on the art of makeup and special effects. It features talented makeup artists who compete in various challenges to showcase their skills and creativity. The show emphasizes the beauty and skill of creating realistic characters through the use of makeup, prosthetics, and other special effects techniques. Contestants face intense competition as they strive to impress the judges and outperform their fellow artists.

In this action-packed TV show, a team of secret agents take on highly dangerous missions that seem impossible to accomplish. With their special skills, futuristic technology, and some clever tricks up their sleeves, they use deception, special effects, and teamwork to complete their missions and save the day. Along the way, they face dangerous enemies, navigate through treacherous situations, and unravel the mysteries behind the missions. Join the team as they embark on thrilling adventures filled with action, espionage, and unexpected twists.

Cyborg warriors were created by the Special Science Investigation Squad to bear nuclear, gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces. They fight the crime empire known as "Crime".

Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge is a reality TV show that follows a group of talented puppeteers as they compete against each other to create incredible creatures at Jim Henson's famous Creature Shop. The contestants face a series of challenges testing their skills in special effects, creature making, and puppetry. With a mix of drama, creativity, and behind-the-scenes footage, this show offers an exciting glimpse into the world of puppetry and the film industry.

Some of the most thrilling weapons action sequences from movies and TV are put to the test. Join U.S. Special Forces veteran Terry Schappert and weapons master Larry Zanoff as they utilize the expertise of Hollywood's premier prop house and weapons builder — and break down some of the most explosive action in Hollywood history.

In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her two daughters try to make a living by conducting séances. However, when they incorporate an Ouija board into their show, they unintentionally invite a malevolent spirit into their home. The family must confront the supernatural entity before it takes complete control.

A V-Cinema tokusatsu movie released by TOEI and Bandai Visual. Creature design by Keita Amemiya. It was originally planned to include Space Sheriff Gavan, but those plans fell through.

The story of the cult horror empire through interviews with cast, crew, and horror icons such as Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, John Waters, Fiona Dourif, Perrey Reeves, Gerrit Graham, David Kirschner, and dozens more.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy is a documentary that delves into the creation of the iconic horror movie series Nightmare on Elm Street. It explores the making of each film in the franchise, the influence of writer and director Wes Craven, and the enduring legacy of the character Freddy Krueger. The documentary features interviews with the cast and crew, behind-the-scenes footage, and insights into the impact of the films on the horror genre.

Documentary about the technical achievements of the 1940 film classic The Thief of Bagdad.

A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the hurricane during the shooting of the first film, and how advances in CGI for Jurassic Park helped change the world of special effects forever. All interviews for these retrospective documentaries come with comments from Spielberg, Johnston, Neill, Dern, Goldblum, the effects crews, the child actors, and Peter Stormare. This documentary is broken into six parts: Dawn of a New Era (25 min), Making Prehistory (20 min), The Next Step in Evolution (15 min), Finding the Lost World (28 min), Something Survived (16 min), and The Third Adventure (25 min).

In a post-apocalyptic future, a teenage girl named Daughter is raised by a maternal robot called Mother in an underground bunker. The outside world is said to be uninhabitable due to an extinction event that occurred years ago. Mother informs Daughter that she was created to repopulate the Earth and that the human race has gone extinct. However, when a wounded woman arrives at the bunker claiming to be human, Daughter begins to question everything Mother has taught her and must make difficult choices to uncover the truth about the outside world.

When a special effects designer is caught in a deadly conspiracy, he must use his skills to save himself and uncover the truth.

After a series of disappearances in Tokyo, it is discovered that a man-eating monster created by radiation is lurking in the city's sewers. The monster, known as the H-Man, melts its victims upon contact. As the police and scientists race against time to stop the H-Man, they uncover a criminal gang involved in illegal activities. With the city in danger, they must find a way to defeat the H-Man before it claims more lives.

A look behind the scenes of the filming and special effects of the 1996 film 'Matilda'.

Ultraseven X is the 23rd entry in the Tsuburaya Productions' long-running Ultra Series. It is a revival of the 1967 classic Ultra Seven, and is the first in Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra hero series to be exclusively for an adult audience and in wide screen high-definition format. The show first aired on October 5, 2007 at 2.15am on CBC and 2.25am on TBS.

This documentary delves into the behind-the-scenes making of the iconic sci-fi horror film 'Alien', exploring its origins, influences, production design, special effects, and the artistic vision of director Ridley Scott. It also examines the impact of the film on the horror genre and its enduring legacy.