The Sentinel: Dick Smith

Dick Smith creating one of the scariest movie moments.

From "The Sentinel".

DIck Smith at Work

Here is Dick Smith taking a life cast.  I believe this is also from "The Sentinel".  If it's not, please let me know.

Creating One of the Scariest Scenes in Film History

The hands of Dick Smith work on a bust for one of the scariest moments in film.  

From "The Sentinel".

R.I.P. Dick Smith

One of the greatest men of his craft has passed away.  Dick Smith who created so many incredible characters with his phenomenal make-ups passed away today at the age of 92.

Rest in Peace.

All of us monster fans will always remember you.

The Magic of Dick Smith

The hand of Dick Smith creates one of the scariest things I have ever seen!

From "The Sentinel"

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Master & Student

Dick Smith and Rick Baker!

Create Special Effects

Dick Smith studies his work for "The Sentinel".

How Dick Smith Effects Work

Here is Dick Smith's creation for the special effects of "The Sentinel". 

The Special Effects of "The Sentinel"

Dick Smith shows his skills off in creating the effects of this incredibly scary movie.

Dick Smith and His Subject

Linda Blair sits in the make-up chair as Dick Smith turns her into the grotesque creature we see in "The Exorcist".

Dick Smith

How Dick relaxes at home.

Dick's Creations

Can you find Dick Smith among his many creations?

A Possessed Smith

What if Dick Smith wore his famous Exoricst make-up?  This is what it would look like!

If anyone knows who made this bust, please let me know.  It's a work of art!

Monster Art: Dorian Gray's Head

Rick Baker creates this wonderful recreation of Dick Smith's make-up for a television version of "The Picture of Dorian Gray".  Rick uses an incredible digital sculpting program called Z-Brush to create this piece.

Forry's 90th Birthday Book

This book was given to guests at Forrest Ackerman's 90th birthday party. Inside was a reprint of the first issue of Famous Monsters along with outlines on how the magazine was made!

The cover is a picture of one of Forry's favorite props: The head of Dorian Gray created by Dick Smith.