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In this must-listen episode, legendary SFX makeup artist Shaune Harrison joins Aran Doyle for a deep dive into a career that’s helped shape some of the most unforgettable creatures and cinematic nightmares in horror and beyond.

From his early days discovering a love for horror through childhood movie memories, to his breakout work on Clive Barker’s Nightbreed, Hardware, Waxwork II, Children of the Corn, and the Hellraiser franchise — Shaun shares the gritty, creative journey of an artist obsessed with the transformative power of special effects.

We explore the chaotic behind-the-scenes world of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, what it’s really like working inside massive Hollywood machines like Harry Potter and Star Wars, and why Shaune always finds himself drawn back to the horror genre with films like Blood Creek, World War Z, Dracula Untold, and most recently, Pan’s: Neverland Nightmare.

Shaune also shares candid insights into:

• Running his acclaimed FX school, The Prosthetics Studio
• The mindset needed to survive and thrive in the world of practical effects
• Why passion still drives him after decades in the industry
• His current work on the ambitious Twisted Childhood Universe
• And, of course, his all-time favourite horror films and pastimes

Whether you’re a horror fan, aspiring artist, or just love hearing stories from the cinematic trenches — this episode is packed with wisdom, wild anecdotes, and bloody good inspiration.

Subscribe, rate, and listen now — and don’t forget to check out more of Shaune’s work and his school at [The Prosthetics Studio]. 

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