In this week’s cover story, we talked to Cleveland’s master monster maker, Alan Tuskes. Here is a collection of photos of his work showcasing his talent, creativity and gross-out goodness.  

In this week’s cover story, we talked to Cleveland’s master monster maker, Alan Tuskes. Here is a collection of photos of his work showcasing his talent, creativity and gross-out goodness.

 

Photos by All of Alan Tuskes

Alan Tuskes works on actor Stephen Root for US Magazine. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Tuskes makeup for the film Hallowed Ground. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Alan Tuskes in Bunyan with Dan Haggerty. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Alan Tuskes perfects a “Scorpion” look for Syfy’s Face Off. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
The final looks for Tuskes’ “Scorpion” look on Face Off. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
An example of a bald cap demonstration. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A compound fracture done for one of the Children of the Corn films. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Tuskes holds his own head for The Dead Matter. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Alan Tuskes putting some finishing touches on a devil. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A complete transformation into Albert Einstein. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Final looks of Tuskes’ makeup on Robert Englund in Fear Clinic. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A blue-screen head attachment for visual effects to be added in later. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A gruesome, gory look from Tuskes. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Grandpa Sawyer in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A complete transformation into a hunchback look. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
John Bisson, Alan Tuskes and Robert Kurtzman for The Rage. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Justin Long with his arms sewn to his body for TUSK. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Kevin Smith working on TUSK with Tuskes’ handiwork laying on the table. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Tuskes on the set of Tusk with his makeup design, Kevin Smith and other members of the crew. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A “biker group” shot of KNB EFX. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Tuskes drying makeup for Mansfield TV. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A full character transformation makeup of Travis Bickle of Taxi Driver. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
Tuskes’ work on Simon Barrett in You’re Next Credit: All of Alan Tuskes
A throat slit on Amy Seimetz in You’re Next. Credit: All of Alan Tuskes

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