Penny Dreadful | Behind Episode 4: Make-Up and Prosthetics | Season 1

Creator/Executive Producer John Logan discusses the make-up and prosthetics used to create the monsters of Penny Dreadful.

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An erotically-charged, profoundly unsettling new saga, PENNY DREADFUL completely reinvents literature's most iconic and terrifying characters. Dorian Gray, Victor Frankenstein and timeless figures from Dracula join a core of original characters in a dark and brutal quest to save a soul -- even as they grapple with their own monstrous temptations. Starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green.

[SxE]

John Clare was so deep. the best character of this series. every dialogue delivered, so beautifully. you nailed it, bro. absolute Masterpiece.

[shawntannehill]

The fact they use very little cgi is what makes it so good. 

[CherryRedBanshee]

This show deserved way more viewers than it got. Why can't people appreciate quality??

[coffeemoon]

There is so much artistic work behind this show - and it's an excellent show. I applaud all the people who work so hard to make it as wonderful as it is. And I absolutely love how disturbed Mr Dudman looks - I'm sure he enjoys working on all the prothetics and stuff but he seems a bit creeped out too. :D Love it.

[DevilMaskMedia]

Penny Dreadful gets the Universal Monsters right. No silly CGI MUMMY bullshit, or cheeky TRUE BLOOD goofiness.

[makoknez]

I love these people. I wish I could be on penny dreadful

[nikij]

Hands down - Penny Dreadful with the story line and all of its characters, gothic poetry, synchronization with the 19th century atmosphere combined with notorious characters is by far my favorite show. There is truly not just one genre which fits to explain this work of art. My other top two are Deadwood and Rome - because of the sets, characters, stories and historical elements.

[joejoe]

The Creature is our sympathetic character. I truly learned to love this character.

[xDrikenx]

MY GOD THE WRITTING EVERYTHING IS SOOO PERFECT

[Johnnybananass-_]

Hands down the greatest actor to ever portray the creature/ John Clare . I wish he did a solo creature spinoff

[MrMetallidude]

I am so happy that they strive to not use computer-effects, as much as possible and that their priority is to make practical effects, instead. Very impressive. It looks so much more....well...real, because the effects are technically real.

[laikaspod]

It's 2019 and I just finished the series last week. I am so sad it's over. I loved Penny Dreadful so much. Fell in love with Miss Ives, Mr. Chandler, Joan Clayton, Madame Kali, Sembene, Sir Malcolm Murray everyone!

[Imagineau]

Such films must be delightful to participate in making, even in the smallest part. Of course it is difficult, yet so creative and with so great results! Magic of cinema, indeed.

[Jaaric]

Wow, the ripped torso.@@ Was wondering how they made that! Wonderful to see practical effects in this digital age!

SHOWTIME! Please renew this series! It's truly fantastic! All my college buddies are watching and talking about it!

[phoebeanna-margarite]

The makeup and prosthetics and all the amazing artists who put in all those hours on the actors and the actors who put up with it all, is what made it so damn good!!! I'm so sad its over ; (

[JG-izzy]

This show is epic, and it leaves the new show in the dust!

[darkmuffinX]

Whoa.
Just... whoa.
Knowing how much effort you put in every little thing makes me love this show even more, although I think it's impossible.

[hoai-anh]

everything is completely terrifying and beautiful

[Katanalikeskittens]

Thank you for practical effects! <3

[evillink]

Started watching that show Sleepy Hallow last year, and was terribly disappointed. It showed so much promise at first, but alas, it came off as a product of network television.

This show on the other hand, there is something special going on. There are parts that are genuinely creepy and horrifying. The fact that the special effects are practical and not CGI is just icing in the cake.