‘Rubberhead’ Trailer Celebrates the Career of Monster Maker Steve Johnson Ahead of Fantasia Premiere
Maybe you don’t know the name Steve Johnson, but you’re most certainly aware of the numerous movie monsters he’s had a hand in creating. The special effects artist has worked on everything from Night of the Living Dead III to Species, Leviathan, Night of the Demons, and countless others. Today, we have the first trailer for Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steven Johnson, a documentary celebrating the career of the artist and set to world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival next week.
“Known for his intense work ethic, perfectionism, and obsession with breaking new ground, Steve Johnson created iconic creatures and effects for some of the most beloved horror and sci-fi movies in cinema history. Rubberhead is a humorous and heartfelt portrait of the life and times of one of Hollywood’s most prolific monster makers, as well as a historical journey through the golden age of special effects makeup.
Steve shares endless, outrageous anecdotes about his freewheeling adventures in Hollywood, while also telling the inspirational but tragic story of his meteoric rise and subsequent fall. His drive and ambition led to some of cinema’s most groundbreaking effects and techniques, but also to heartbreaking acts of self-sabotage, divorce, and serious struggles with addiction.”
Featured in the doc are Steve Johnson, John Landis, Linnea Quigley, Tom Holland, and Bill Corso.
Nick Taylor directed the project and co-wrote with Joseph Krings.
Rubberhead is set to have its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 23rd.
