10 More Awful Horror Movies With Incredible Special Effects
The underwhelming horror movies that were totally redeemed by exceptional VFX work.
No matter how much money is thrown at a film production, it doesn't guarantee the CGI, prosthetics, or puppetry will be up to standard. As a result, even the biggest blockbusters can have inferior visuals - which can prove especially detrimental to horror movies.
Since scary films tend to have a smaller budget and crew, it's all the more important that everything looks convincing. In some horror movies' case, it can be one of their only redeeming features.
Even if the acting isn't up to par and the story is naff, there's no question the tech wizards brought their A-game with these lackluster horror movies, crafting some of the coolest visuals imaginable. If the same level of care and passion was put into these movies as much as the SFX, these duds would've turned out far better.
Like our previous list, this isn't a case of the effects completely redeeming a bad horror film. Nevertheless, these 10 underwhelming slashers, creature features, and zombie splatterfests are still worth a look - even if it is just to check out the eye-watering visuals.
10. Army Of The Dead
After Zack Snyder's tenure in the DC Extended Universe came to a close, the Man of Steel director created a spiritual successor of his directorial debut, Dawn of the Dead. Despite the hype, however, Army of the Dead didn't recapture the magic of its predecessor. Due to its bloated run-time, underdeveloped characters, and lack of pay-offs, this zombie thriller was a major misfire.
This is extra disappointing, since the filmmakers went through hell during production. After a key cast member was fired, filming underwent extensive (and terribly expensive) reshoots. Using a mix of CGI and green-screen, the original actor was digitally replaced with Tig Notaro.
Now, it's obvious the scenes of Notaro by herself were filmed during reshoots. However, she's digitally integrated into the group shots seamlessly, to the point where it's almost unnoticeable.
Though these visuals would've been easier if Notaro and the camera were stationary, she is inserted into some of the most complex sequences, including the Avengers-inspired 360-degree shot.
In the hands of an amateur, Notaro's inclusion could've been distracting. Luckily, her scenes are handled so well, it's easy to forget she didn't spend a single day on set during the original shoot.