Creating the Horror Masks & Monsters of Hollywood with Tony Buck
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In The HORRORBLE Podcast's debut episode, Askia "The Boogeyman" Booker sits down with Tony Buck, a special effects master who creates monsters for a living. From being punched by a poltergeist to crafting a 14-foot Jason mask for 21 Savage in just eight days, Tony shares the nightmares behind his dream job.💀 Follow us on Instagram: @HorrorblePodcast🎙️ Produced by Q6 Media q6.mediaIn this raw and revealing conversation, Tony Buck takes us through his journey from insurance agent to horror artist. After being inspired by ET's behind-the-scenes footage at age 8, Tony eventually left his corporate job just before turning 40 to pursue his lifelong dream of creating monsters.Tony shares how he built his career from humble beginnings selling vampire bite prosthetics on eBay to working with Warner Bros. on TV shows like Pretty Little Liars. He reveals the struggles and triumphs behind creating Hardway Hunt, his immersive haunted house in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and gives insights into the tight-knit haunt industry community.The episode takes a chilling turn when Tony recounts being physically attacked by an unseen force in a room with a pentagram, breaking his bed in the process. Both host and guest swap terrifying sleep paralysis experiences, with Tony describing shadowy figures surrounding his bed while he lay helpless.From the practical effects that made "Nightmare on Elm Street" legendary to his involvement in the upcoming "Crystal Lake" series (a "Friday the 13th" prequel), Tony gives listeners an insider's view of the horror industry. The episode ends with a hilarious game of "Horrible Luck" involving a naked cannibal, ice cream, and a spiked weapon that you have to hear to believe.
