20 Iconic Shots Before Special Effects Were Added

16. The Empire Strikes Back

Makes Luke's fall seem a bit less dangerous, eh?

15. Inception

Nolan is a guy who resorts to in-camera effects as much as possible, but even he utilized the ever-popular green screen every now and then. This shot's from the scene when Cobb and Ariadne explore the Parisian dreamscape.

14. The Dark Knight

Goofy looking motion-capture dots sure do beat acid to the face (or bad Tommy Lee Jones makeup!)

13. The Walking Dead

This now-iconic shot of Rick walking his horse into a zombie-ridden Atlanta looks like it was pulled off right behind the studio lot.
Not bad for a TV budget!
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