Help- Monster FX

[BoosterBronze]

I'm directing a film this summer, involving knights, monsters, and stuff. It's very "suspense" so the monster is barely seen throghout the majority of the film, but I do need to deliver SOME payoff by the end, even if it's in the dark and obscured ala "Signs"

I have no solid design for the monster yet, but it's envisioned as some kind of Lovecraftian/HR Gieger Alien kind of nasty thing.

I'm tossing out my hat for suggestions from you, creative clever people, on how I might achieve these monster effects with very little money. I imagine my best bet is a dude in a costume, but how to construct one cheaply, and somewhat believeably.

[tricksterpup]

I'm directing a film this summer, involving knights, monsters, and stuff. It's very "suspense" so the monster is barely seen throghout the majority of the film, but I do need to deliver SOME payoff by the end, even if it's in the dark and obscured ala "Signs"

I have no solid design for the monster yet, but it's envisioned as some kind of Lovecraftian/HR Gieger Alien kind of nasty thing.

I'm tossing out my hat for suggestions from you, creative clever people, on how I might achieve these monster effects with very little money. I imagine my best bet is a dude in a costume, but how to construct one cheaply, and somewhat believeably.
Jello!!!!!
Actually, Booster if you can one book I recommend is the Call of Cthulu live action gamming book. I know they are out of print now but you might still find a few out there at gaming stores. They have a few great ideas for using in their games and may even help you here.

[BoosterBronze]

Jello!!!!!
Actually, Booster if you can one book I recommend is the Call of Cthulu live action gamming book. I know they are out of print now but you might still find a few out there at gaming stores. They have a few great ideas for using in their games and may even help you here.

MY GOD! I just googled "Cthulu Live Action Gaming"

People DO this type of thing? What a fascinating thing. Dear lord. I am in shock that Ive never heard of this before. I did a "Murder Mystery Party" once, but this is f****ing awesome.
Have you done this? How cool... I feel like a 12 year old just discovering D&D, which was 15 years ago for me.
Cant post more. Must look at more "LARP" websites.

[tricksterpup]

MY GOD! I just googled "Cthulu Live Action Gaming"

People DO this type of thing? What a fascinating thing. Dear lord. I am in shock that Ive never heard of this before. I did a "Murder Mystery Party" once, but this is f****ing awesome.
Have you done this? How cool... I feel like a 12 year old just discovering D&D, which was 15 years ago for me.
Cant post more. Must look at more "LARP" websites.
LOL welcome to the sickness.. ;)
I ran a game that I told all my players was going to take 6 sessions, (6 months) and only ran it for 5. It rocked everyone loved it. At the end every one died, except for 2 players. it was fun.

[the_coldest_sun]

OMG, now I've gotta find out what exactly is going on here...


**goes to google "Cthulu Live Action Gaming"**

[tricksterpup]

Yep there are a few rule books out there but now sadly out of print.
Cthulhu live by Chaosium INC. first ed. 1997
Cthulhu live by Fantasy Flight Games 2nd ed 1999
There are atleast 5 other supplement books from FFG.