Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Name: Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 67

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1h 31m

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Filmmaker Jason Baker examines the life and career of Tom Savini -- one of Hollywood's premier makeup and special effects artists.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 25, 2021

Smoke & Mirrors is a bloody good tribute to a bloody unique creative force.

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

Apr 17, 2022

8.5/10

It is quite thorough yet never repetitive, as every minute is utterly absorbing. Baker has successfully merged a biography with a behind-the-scenes look at movie magic.

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

Nov 14, 2021

3/4

The on-set footage is priceless, but it's the tours of his old workshop and mask collection that are the material I studied as I was watching this.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

Oct 19, 2021

Smoke and Mirrors is a must-see for horror fans, especially if you missed it during previous windows of availability.

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Filmmaker Jason Baker examines the life and career of Tom Savini -- one of Hollywood's premier makeup and special effects artists.

Director: Jason Baker
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 6, 2020
Runtime: 1h 31m

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