13 photos from the filming of films from those times when real magic was happening behind the scenes (17 photos)

Films made in the 20th century will always be associated with magic - especially those that used breakthrough special effects.





At the time of their release, they amazed people by the fact that it turns out that it can actually be shown on the screen, but now, in the age of neural networks and advanced computer technologies, they surprise us with what amazing tricks were done then to compensate for the capabilities of the not yet invented Photoshop and other programs. Here are examples.

Ghost from Ghostbusters 2 (1989)



The creepy mechanism by which the Scoleri brothers from the film were realized.

Tom Savini poses with one of the vampires behind the scenes of the film From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)



And look how handsome they are in the background!

Practical effects from the film "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991)



You thought it was CGI too, didn't you?

Airplane models from the movie "Top Gun" (1986)





And a specialist in working with them. In case you forgot, Top Gun is Top Gun with Tom Cruise.

Jabba the Hutt's face mechanism from Star Wars



Without the rest of the torso, he doesn't look as creepy.

Directing "RoboCop" (1987)



Paul Verhoeven shows ED-209 what emotions he should feel in this scene.

Miniatures and practical behind-the-scenes special effects for Independence Day (1996)



John Matuszak makes up as Slota behind the scenes of the movie The Goonies (1985)



The actor's height was 203 cm.

Director George Romero and zombie extras on the set of Day of the Dead (1985)



Torrance family trip to the studio on the set of The Shining (1980)



An entire mini-city created for the film “The Fifth Element” (1997)



Tim Curry and his heavy makeup in the movie "Legend" (1985)





Five years before the film “It”, where Curry will be made up as Pennywise.

Sets for the seventeenth James Bond film, GoldenEye (1995)



Bonus: Aliens 2 (1986)



The invasion of xenomorphs cannot cancel the birthday celebration of the youngest actress.