Mike
Before CGI took over everything, movie magic was made with puppets, makeup, miniatures, and some wildly creative problem-solving.
Today’s post features iconic behind-the-scenes special effects shots from films we all know and love—offering a nostalgic peek into the artistry, weird contraptions, and movie wizardry that brought our favorite scenes to life.
From practical effects masterpieces to early digital breakthroughs, these behind the scenes nostalgic photos show just how far special FX has come—and why we still love the classics.
1. Ghostbusters (1984)
2. Alien: Romulus (2024)
3. Hocus Pocus (1993)
4. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
5. Army Of Darkness (1992)
6. Star Wars (1977)
7. Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
8. Pumpkinhead (1988)
9. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
10. The Howling (1981)
11. GoldenEye (1995)
12. Dead Alive (1992)
13. Child’s Play (1988)
14. Alien (1979)
15. Clash Of The Titans (1981)
16. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
17. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
18. Willow (1988)
19. King Kong (1976)
20. Life of Pi (2012)
21. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
22. The Martian (2015)
23. The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
24. Little Big Man (1970)
25. Sin City (2005)
26. Superman and Lois (2021)
27. The Birds (1963)
28. Godzilla Resurgence (2016)
29. The Thing (1982)
30. Tarzan (2013)
31. Planet of the Apes (1968)
32. Maleficent (2014)
33. Logan’s Run (1976)
34. Poltergeist (1982)
35. Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
36. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
37. The Impossible (2012)
38. Jurassic Park (1993)
39. Superman Returns (2006)
40. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
41. The Suicide Squad (2021)
42. Piranha 3DD (2012)
43. King Kong (1933)
44. Space Jam (1996)
45. Jurassic Park (1993)
46. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
