Warning: spoilers ahead of time for volume 1 of Strange things Season 4 on Netflix.
The long awaited fourth season of Strange things has finally arrived on Netflix, with a new series of character challenges spread across the globe and a terrifying new villain. In truth Strange things style though, Vecna wasn’t the only element of the season that could send shivers down your spine, thanks none other than horror icon Robert Englund from Nightmare on via Elm series that plays the fucking Victor Creel. Prosthetic makeup artist Barrie Gower spoke to Gossipify about her experience in Strange things Season 4, including why working with Englund was “incredible”.
The Netflix show often includes elements of iconic 1980s movies, and Vecna’s ability to penetrate the minds of her victims to torment and ultimately kill them provided a level of horror worthy of Freddy Krueger. Add Robert Englund in the role of Victor Creel – the man who gouged out his eyes after being mentally tormented and then unfairly imprisoned for the murder of his family – and horror fans have had a lot of fun. According to prosthetic makeup artist Barrie Gower, working with Englund to perfect the look of the sunken eyes was a great experience for the makeup team … and a surprise. Gower shared:
What better surprise for a long time Nightmare on via Elm fan who knew that working on Netflix’s biggest horror series would involve Robert Englund himself? Victor Creel may not look exactly like Freddy Krueger, but the actor certainly delivered some chilling moments associated with the prosthetics that completely sold out what the character had made to himself. Creel did not need the full-body prostheses that Vecna needed (and can Read all about Vecna’s big revelations here. ), and it’s safe to say that fans won’t forget his face anytime soon. Barry Gower continued:
According to the artist, the hours spent in the makeup chair are “unbelievable” when it comes to Robert Englund sharing stories about his career. Few actors can embark on a project with as much horror background as the one Englund carries on Nightmare on via Elmit is logical that he has received an actuación inolvidable mientras usaba dos horas de prótesis para un producto terminato escalofriante en la temporada 4. Cuando noted that Englund debe ser an expert in la application de prótesis en la silla de maquillaje en este punto, Gower compartment with enthusiasm:
Having played Freddy Krueger no less than five times in the 1980s alone, and not without in the years thereafter, there is no doubt that Robert Englund has had many Nightmare on via Elm stories to tell Although Victor Creel was not the character with Freddy’s methods of murder Strange thingsit was a perfect addition to the cast.
You can find Robert Englund’s performance as Victor Creel with the rigged prosthetics of Barrie Gower and his team on recording volume 1 from Strange things (opens in a new tab) Season 4 stream available with a Netflix membership now . For him Nightmare on via Elm series, you can find many of the movies both on Netflix and with an HBO Max subscription .
Source: Cinemablend
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