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special makeup effects and creature shop
East coaster Josh Russell and LA-born Sierra Spence met while working for their childhood heroes at Studio ADI. The instant chemistry and mutual love of all things monsters and gore quickly led to their marriage and the birth of a new kind of beast: Russell FX. In no time at all, the new "mom and pop FX shop" began planting firm roots within the los angeles film communities.
Their charismatic enthusiasm for film of all genres, paired with their gamut of talents and unflappable work ethic has made them one of the fastest growing FX houses in the business, and the go-to for the new generation of filmmakers. Their business model is about growing together with a team, thinking outside the box to push the boundaries of what's possible on a budget, and proving that practical effects are not dying out, but in fact on the cusp of a resurgence.
Modor
The monster from "The Ritual" mounted in the display room
beast
Full size beast head from "The Ritual"
Maquette
Beast maquette from "The Ritual"
mummies
Congregation mummies from "The Ritual"
Silicone head
for NCIS
Dead body on a fence
For NCIS
Autopsy Appliance
Lay-over piece
Mummy
for Shudder's "Deadwax"
Open Heart Surgery
Pumping heart and organs
Silicone Autopsy Body
for NCIS
Preserved Mummy
For NCIS
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parts
Head w/ punched hair
NCIS victim
Silicone Body
From the movie "We Go On"
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Silicone Torso
From the movie "Southbound"
On set fake torso
how the torso was used
Fake Head
Silicone Severed Hand
Sliced neck
from "The Devil's Dolls"
Torn open knee appliance
from "The Vault"
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Mummified character
from "The Vault"
Reptilian Arm
for a book cover
Demon
Head to toe foam latex suit from the movie "Infernal"
Alien
Foam latex suit
Burn scars
from "Psychopaths"
Carving Prosthetic
from "The Devil's Dolls"
Suicide Zombie
Gunshot wound
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