Roy Knyrim (born 1966/1967) is an American film director and special effects makeup artist. He directed Demons at the Door (2004), Cemetery Gates (2006), Night Skies (2007), and Death Racers (2008).[1] His credits as a special effects and makeup artist include the fourth, fifth, and sixth films in the Children of the Corn film series, as well as A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Gods and Monsters (1998), 2001 Maniacs (2005), and Death House (2017). He also provided miniature models for such films as The Abyss (1989), Tremors, Darkman (both 1990), and Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991).
Roy Knyrim | |
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| Born | Roy Knyrim 1966 or 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Hilton High School |
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Knyrim heads the special effects workshop SOTA FX (State of the Art Effects).[2]
Early life and education
editKnyrim was born in Hilton, New York.[3] He began creating special makeup and creature effects in his second grade of elementary school, and filmed them using super 8 film.[4] He has stated, "Mostly I did those in my basement. Friday the 13th was a big influence, but I made up my own stuff. They were a lot of slash, a lot of splat. A couple of them were pretty good – but most of them were garbage. I was in a hurry to do them and get them developed so I could look at them and show them."[4] Knyrim graduated from Hilton High School in 1985.[3]
Career
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Knyrim's early credits as an effects artist include the Troma Entertainment films The Toxic Avenger Part II and The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie, both released in 1989.[3][5]
After moving to southern California, Knyrim, along with Jerry Macaluso and Patrick Tantalo, founded the special effects workshop and production company SOTA FX (State of the Art Effects).[2][6][7] With SOTA FX, Knyrim has provided special effects makeup on a number of films, including the 1998 film Gods and Monsters, as well as the television series Weird Science.[8]
Knyrim directed the 2004 direct-to-video horror film Demons at the Door, which features music by the American hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse.[9] According to Fangoria, by May 2006, during the production of the Knyrim-directed horror film Cemetery Gates, he had "a slew of Insane Clown Posse videos under his belt".[10] Following the release of Cemetery Gates later that year, Knyrim went on to direct the 2007 science-fiction horror film Night Skies[11] and the 2008 action film Death Racers, the latter of which features Insane Clown Posse in acting roles.[1][3] Knyrim is co-directing the upcoming horror comedy film Sorority of the Damned alongside Joe Davison, who will also star in the film.[12]
Selected filmography
editFilm
editAs director/writer
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Demons at the Door | Yes | Direct-to-video film | [1] | |
| 2006 | Cemetery Gates | Yes | [13] | ||
| 2007 | Night Skies | Yes | [11] | ||
| 2008 | Death Racers | Yes | Co-writer | Direct-to-video film; co-wrote story with Patrick Tantalo | [1][3] |
| TBA | Sorority of the Damned | Co-director | Co-directing with Joe Davison | [12] |
As special and visual effects/makeup artist
edit| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Slugs | First assistant special effects | [3] | |
| 1989 | The Toxic Avenger Part II | Key gore effects artist | [3][14] | |
| 1989 | Society | Additional makeup effects | ||
| 1989 | The Abyss | Additional model maker (Los Angeles surface unit) | ||
| 1989 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | Special makeup effects artist | ||
| 1989 | The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie | Key gore effects artist | [3][5] | |
| 1989 | Psycho Cop | Effects makeup team | ||
| 1990 | Tremors | Model builder (basement scene) | ||
| 1990 | Darkman | Model builder | ||
| 1991 | Steel and Lace | Makeup effects designer | [15] | |
| 1991 | Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare | Model builder (Freddy's house) | ||
| 1991 | Karate Cop | Special makeup effects artist | Direct-to-video film | |
| 1992 | Auntie Lee's Meat Pies | Key makeup effects | [16] | |
| 1994 | Dinosaur Island | Fabricator (cave creature) | ||
| 1994 | Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance | Special makeup and creature effects | ||
| 1995 | Fist of the North Star | Visual effects supervisor/special makeup effects | ||
| 1995 | Howling: New Moon Rising | Makeup effects designer (SOTA FX) | Direct-to-video film | [17] |
| 1996 | Amityville Dollhouse | Special makeup effects | Direct-to-video film | |
| 1996 | Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering | Special effects makeup (Josiah's makeup) | Direct-to-video film | |
| 1996 | Uncle Sam | Special makeup effects supervisor (SOTA FX) | [12] | |
| 1997 | Leave It to Beaver | Beaver stunt dummy fabricator | ||
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | Makeup effects supervisor | [18][19] | |
| 1998 | Modern Vampires | Makeup effects supervisor/special makeup effects artist | Also known as Revenant | [20] |
| 1998 | Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror | Makeup effects supervisor | ||
| 1999 | Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies | Special makeup effects | Direct-to-video film | |
| 1999 | Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return | Special makeup effects (SOTA FX) | Direct-to-video film | |
| 2000 | G-Men from Hell | Special makeup effects artist | ||
| 2001 | Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell | Special makeup effects artist | ||
| 2002 | Wishmaster: The Prophecy Fulfilled | Special makeup effects supervisor | ||
| 2005 | 2001 Maniacs | Special effects supervisor | [12] | |
| 2005 | Urban Legends: Bloody Mary | Special effects makeup | Direct-to-video film | |
| 2006 | Trapped Ashes | Makeup and creature effects (Japan and Vancouver) | ||
| 2008 | Starship Troopers 3: Marauder | Special effects supervisor | Direct-to-video film | |
| 2009 | Forget Me Not | Special makeup effects | [21] | |
| 2011 | Super Shark | Special effects makeup | ||
| 2012 | 2-Headed Shark Attack | Practical shark supervisor | ||
| 2012 | The Ghastly Love of Johnny X | Special effects supervisor | ||
| 2013 | Big Ass Spider! | Makeup effects designer | ||
| 2015 | Tales of Halloween | Assistant makeup artist/makeup designer and supervisor | [12] | |
| 2015 | Sinister 2 | Makeup designer (SOTA FX) | [12] | |
| 2016 | Range 15 | Special makeup effects designer | ||
| 2017 | XX | Special makeup effects artist | Segment: "Her Only Living Son" | |
| 2017 | Mohawk | Special effects makeup | ||
| 2017 | Death House | Special effects makeup | [22] | |
| 2020 | Breach | Makeup effects designer | Also known as Anti-Life | |
| 2021 | Willy's Wonderland | Makeup effects designer and supervisor | [23] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 1996 | Humanoids from the Deep | Makeup effects supervisor | Television film | [24] |
| 1998 | Halloweentown | Makeup effects designer | Television film | |
| 2001 | Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge | Creature and makeup effects designer (SOTA FX) | Television film | |
| 2004 | Halloweentown High | Makeup effects designer | Television film | |
| 2005 | Snakeman | Makeup effects designer | Television film | |
| 2006 | Return to Halloweentown | Makeup effects designer | Television film |
Music videos
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Foy, Scott (May 2, 2008). "ICP Races to The Asylum". Dread Central. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ a b Carnell, Thom (2011). The Carpe Noctem Interviews - Volume 2. Crossroad Press. ASIN B005QBF5AS.
- ^ a b c d e f g h McLendon 2008.
- ^ a b Fine, Marshall (August 7, 1985). "Hoping to rise to the head of his class". The Journal News. White Plains, New York. p. C6. Retrieved October 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Stine 2003, p. 297.
- ^ McLendon 2008: "After relocating to southern California, Tantalo, along with Jerry Macaluso, founded SOTA F/X, a production company."
- ^ Fischer 1998, p. 49: "Explained Roy Knyrim, who co-founded SOTA with Gary Macalusa [sic] [...]"
- ^ Fischer 1998, p. 49.
- ^ Smith, Matt (April 15, 2018). "Who Goes There Podcast: Ep 159 – Demons at the Door". Dread Central. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Shapiro 2006, p. 75.
- ^ a b Lambie, Ryan (March 31, 2016). "The best and worst alien abduction movies". Den of Geek. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Gingold, Michael (October 6, 2020). "Exclusive News and Poster: Creature Effects Veterans Open Up the "Sorority of the Damned"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Shapiro 2006, p. 74–75.
- ^ Stine 2003, p. 296.
- ^ Squires, John (November 25, 2021). "Vinegar Syndrome Celebrates Black Friday With Secret Title Reveals and 50% Off Most Releases!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Corey, Joe (September 16, 2021). "Blu-ray Review: Auntie Lee's Meat Pies". InsidePulse. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Stephen (2000). The Essential Monster Movie Guide: A Century of Creature Features on Film, TV, and Video. Billboard Books. p. 189. ISBN 978-0823079360.
- ^ "Gods and Monsters Makeup". Cinefantastique. Vol. 30. 1998. p. 49. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 24, 2014). "'Friday The 13th' Scares Up Hourlong Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Browning, John Edgar; Picart, Caroline Joan (2010). Dracula in Visual Media: Film, Television, Comic Book and Electronic Game Appearances, 1921–2010. McFarland & Company. p. 123. ISBN 978-0786433650.
- ^ Barton, Steve (October 23, 2009). "Dread Central at the Forget Me Not Premiere". Dread Central. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Barkan, Jonathan (August 18, 2016). "'Death House' Poster Boasts Its Horror Roster". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Michaels, Ken (February 15, 2021). "Movie Review: Sadly, It's a Surprise-Free "Willy's Wonderland"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Shapiro 2006, p. 76.
- ^ Holslin, Peter (January 27, 2015). "Rap Duo Twiztid Get a Creepy New Look from Face Off Makeup Artist Greg Lightner". LA Weekly. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
Bibliography
edit- Fischer, Dennis (December 1998). "Gods and Monsters – Makeup". Cinefantastique. Vol. 30, no. 11. Frederick S. Clarke. ISSN 0145-6032.
- McLendon, Gary (September 17, 2008). "Actor finds his favorite role". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. p. 40. Retrieved October 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Shapiro, Marc (May 2006). "Cemetery Gates of Gore". Fangoria. No. 253. Starlog Group, Inc. ISSN 0164-2111.
- Stine, Scott Aaron (2003). The Gorehound's Guide to Splatter Films of the 1980s. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0786415328. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
External links
edit- Roy Knyrim at IMDb
- SOTA FX Studio on Facebook