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Nightmare Factory (2011)

Movie ★ 7.3 94 min

Documentary

The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.

Donna Davies Director Donna Davies Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 27, 2011
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt2062602
Country
Canada
Language
English
Studio
Ruby Tree Films

Themes

Cast

Greg Nicotero Self Howard Berger Howard Berger Self Tom Savini Tom Savini Self John Carpenter John Carpenter Self Frank Darabont Frank Darabont Self John Landis John Landis Self Robert Kirkman Robert Kirkman Self George A. Romero George A. Romero Self Quentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino Self Elijah Wood Elijah Wood Self Gabriel Bartalos Gabriel Bartalos Self Everett Burrell Self Laurie Holden Laurie Holden Self Norman Reedus Norman Reedus Self Cerina Vincent Cerina Vincent Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nightmare Factory about?
The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.
Who directed Nightmare Factory?
Nightmare Factory was directed by Donna Davies.
Who stars in Nightmare Factory?
Nightmare Factory stars Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, Tom Savini, John Carpenter.
When was Nightmare Factory released?
Nightmare Factory is a 2011 documentary film.
Where can I watch Nightmare Factory?
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