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Dawn of the Dead (2004) -- An unexplained plague has decimated the world's population and yet, the dead aren't dying. They've become zombies, stalking endlessly in a constant quest to feed on the flesh and blood of the few remaining living.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) -- Bubbles' Second Bubble, from the upcoming DVD release of Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) -- Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in an establishment populated by vampires, with chaotic results.
Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) -- MyMovies.Net - Stunt featurette (WMV)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) -- Two lifelong friends decide to make an adult film to solve their cash problems.

Overview

Mini Biography:
Pittsburgh born actor/SFX wizard/stuntman/director who did a tour of duty... more
Trivia:
Tom Savini appeared as himself in the 2008 novel Bad Moon Rising by Jonathan... more
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Up 12% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(226 articles)
Dread Central's Best Horror Films of the Decade
 (From Dread Central. 1 January 2010, 2:46 AM, PST)

Zombies Protest Hospital Closing
 (From Cinematical. 21 December 2009, 5:02 PM, PST)


Filmography

Actor:
  1. The Ground House (2010) (pre-production) .... Hunter 1
  2. The 4th Reich (2010) (pre-production) .... Standartenfuhrer
  3. The Reverend: Vigilante Vampire (2009) (pre-production) .... Machine
  4. Horrorween (2010) (post-production) .... Killer
    ... aka Horrorween 3D (International: English title: copyright title) (USA: 3-D version)
  5. Eldorado (2010) (post-production)
  6. Machete (2010) (post-production)
  7. The Dead Matter (2010) (completed) .... Sebed

  8. Sea of Dust (2008) .... Prester John
  9. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) .... Jenkins
    ... aka Zack and Miri (USA: promotional title) (USA: DVD box title)
  10. Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) (V) .... David Van Etten
    ... aka Lost Boys 2: The Tribe (Australia)
  11. It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (2007) .... Uncle Tom
  12. Planet Terror (2007) .... Deputy Tolo
    ... aka Grindhouse Presents: Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror (USA: complete title)
  13. Loaded Dice (2007) (V) .... The Bishop
  14. Grindhouse (2007) .... Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
  15. The Absence of Light (2006) .... The Higher Power
  16. Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006) .... Sheriff
  17. A Dream of Color in Black and White (2005) .... Cabby
  18. Land of the Dead (2005) .... Machete Zombie
    ... aka George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (USA: complete title)
    ... aka La terre des morts (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Land of the Dead - Le territoire des morts (France)
  19. Forest of the Damned (2005) .... Stephen
    ... aka Demonic (USA: video title)
    ... aka Johannes Roberts' Demonic (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Johannes Roberts' Forest of the Damned (International: English title: complete title)
  20. Friday the 13th Chronicles (2004) (V)
  21. Secrets Galore Behind the Gore (2004) (V)
  22. Unearthed (2004) .... Victor Tonelli
  23. Death 4 Told (2004) .... Man (segment "The Psychic")
  24. Dawn of the Dead (2004) .... The County Sheriff
    ... aka L'armée des morts (France)
    ... aka L'aube des morts (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead (USA: long title)
  25. Vicious (2003) (V) .... Kane
  26. Zombiegeddon (2003) (V) .... Jesus Christ
  27. Blood Bath (2002) (V) .... Stranger
  28. Ted Bundy (2002) .... Salt Lake City Detective
    ... aka Bundy (UK) (USA: working title)
  29. Eyes Are Upon You (2001) .... Eddie Rao
    ... aka Demon Lust (USA: video title)
  30. Children of the Living Dead (2001) (V) .... Deputy Hughs
  31. Web of Darkness (2001) (V) .... Rouge
  32. The Monster Man (2001) (V) .... Uncle Joe
  33. "Sheena" .... Peter Reynolds (1 episode, 2000)
        - Lost Boy (2000) TV episode .... Peter Reynolds

  34. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) .... Sex Machine
  35. Mr. Stitch (1995) (TV) .... Chemical/Weapons Engineer
  36. The Demolitionist (1995) .... Roland
  37. Innocent Blood (1992) .... News Photographer
    ... aka A French Vampire in America
  38. Heartstopper (1991) .... Lt. Ron Vargo
    ... aka Dark Craving (USA: video title)
  39. Due occhi diabolici (1990) (uncredited) .... The Monomaniac (segment "The Black Cat")
    ... aka Two Evil Eyes (USA)

  40. Creepshow 2 (1987) .... The Creep (prologue)
    ... aka Dead and Undead: Creepshow 2 (USA: alternative title)
  41. Twisted Sister: Come Out and Play (1986) (V) .... Teacher (segment "Be Chrool to Your Scuel")
  42. The Ripper (1985) (V) .... Jack the Ripper
  43. The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984) (TV) .... Motorcyclist
  44. Creepshow (1982) .... Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
    ... aka Cuentos de ultratumba (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Stephen King's Creepshow (International: English title: long title)
  45. Knightriders (1981) .... Morgan
    ... aka George A. Romero's Knightriders (USA: complete title)
  46. Effects (1980) .... Nicky
    ... aka Death's Director
    ... aka The Manipulator (USA: alternative title)
  47. Maniac (1980) .... Disco boy

  48. Dawn of the Dead (1978) .... Blades - Assistant Head Biker
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  49. Martin (1977) .... Arthur
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
Make-Up Department:
  1. Ted Bundy (2002) (special makeup effects artist)
    ... aka Bundy (UK) (USA: working title)

  2. Cold Hearts (1999) (special makeup effects supervisor)
  3. The Assassination File (1996) (TV) (makeup effects)
    ... aka Out in the Cold
  4. Mr. Stitch (1995) (TV) (makeup design and effects)
  5. Necronomicon (1993) (makeup effects consultant)
    ... aka H.P. Lovecraft's Necronomicon, Book of the Dead (USA: video title)
    ... aka Necronomicon: Book of Dead (USA)
  6. Killing Zoe (1993) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Killing Zoe (France)
  7. Trauma (1993) (makeup artist) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Dario Argento's Trauma (USA: complete title)
  8. Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh (1991) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Picking Up the Pieces
  9. Due occhi diabolici (1990) (special makeup effects supervisor)
    ... aka Two Evil Eyes (USA)

  10. Monkey Shines (1988) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Ella
    ... aka Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear (USA: promotional title)
  11. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) (makeup artist)
    ... aka The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (USA: video box title)
  12. Twisted Sister: Come Out and Play (1986) (V) (special makeup effects artist)
  13. Invasion U.S.A. (1985) (special makeup effects artist)
    ... aka Invasion USA (UK)
  14. Day of the Dead (1985) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  15. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) (special makeup effects artist)
    ... aka Friday the 13th: Last Chapter (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter - Part 4 (UK: DVD box title)
  16. Alone in the Dark (1982) (additional makeup effects: Toni's apparition)
  17. Creepshow (1982) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Cuentos de ultratumba (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Stephen King's Creepshow (International: English title: long title)
  18. Xiao sheng pa pa (1982) (special makeup effects artist)
    ... aka Siu sang ong ong (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
    ... aka Till Death Do We Scare (Hong Kong: English title)
  19. The Prowler (1981) (special makeup artist)
    ... aka Rosemary's Killer
    ... aka The Graduation
  20. The Burning (1981) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Cropsy (USA: reissue title)
  21. Eyes of a Stranger (1981) (special makeup effects)
  22. Maniac (1980) (makeup artist)
  23. Friday the 13th (1980) (special makeup effects)

  24. Martin (1977) (makeup artist)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
  25. Dead of Night (1974) (makeup artist)
    ... aka Deathdream (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Night Walk
    ... aka Soif de sang (Canada: French title: video title)
    ... aka The Night Andy Came Home
    ... aka The Veteran
    ... aka Whispers (USA: reissue title)
  26. Deranged (1974) (makeup artist)
    ... aka Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile (USA)
Special Effects:
  1. Friday the 13th: Part 2 (2010) (announced) (special effects)

  2. Web of Darkness (2001) (V) (special effects makeup) (special effects supervisor)

  3. Cutting Moments (1997) (special effects supervisor)
  4. Backstreet Justice (1994) (special effects)
    ... aka Dead Wrong (Australia)
  5. Necronomicon (1993) (associate creator: "darkman" and resurrected "clara", Optic Nerve Studios Inc.)
    ... aka H.P. Lovecraft's Necronomicon, Book of the Dead (USA: video title)
    ... aka Necronomicon: Book of Dead (USA)
  6. Heartstopper (1991) (special effects)
    ... aka Dark Craving (USA: video title)
  7. Due occhi diabolici (1990) (special effects)
    ... aka Two Evil Eyes (USA)

  8. Red Scorpion (1989) (special effects makeup)
    ... aka Red Exterminator (Philippines: English title: new title)
  9. "Tales from the Darkside" (special effects) (1 episode, 1988) (special effects makeup) (1 episode, 1985)
        - Family Reunion (1988) TV episode (special effects)
        - Halloween Candy (1985) TV episode (special effects makeup)
  10. Creepshow 2 (1987) (makeup effects consultant)
    ... aka Dead and Undead: Creepshow 2 (USA: alternative title)
  11. Maria's Lovers (1984) (special effects makeup)
  12. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) (special effects supervisor)
    ... aka Friday the 13th: Last Chapter (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter - Part 4 (UK: DVD box title)
  13. Midnight (1982) (special effects)
    ... aka Backwoods Massacre
  14. The Prowler (1981) (special effects)
    ... aka Rosemary's Killer
    ... aka The Graduation
  15. Nightmare (1981) (special effects)
    ... aka Blood Splash
    ... aka Nightmare in a Damaged Brain
    ... aka Nightmares in a Damaged Brain (UK: video title)
    ... aka Schizo (Australia: video title)
  16. Effects (1980) (special effects)
    ... aka Death's Director
    ... aka The Manipulator (USA: alternative title)

  17. Dawn of the Dead (1978) (makeup & cosmetic special effects)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  18. Martin (1977) (special effects)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
  19. Dead of Night (1974) (special effects)
    ... aka Deathdream (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Night Walk
    ... aka Soif de sang (Canada: French title: video title)
    ... aka The Night Andy Came Home
    ... aka The Veteran
    ... aka Whispers (USA: reissue title)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Nightmares in Foam Rubber (2004) (V) (behind-the-scenes video)
    ... aka The Making of Creepshow 2 (International: English title: informal alternative title)
  2. Savini's EFX (2003) (V) (behind-the-scenes footage)
  3. Two Masters' Eyes (2003) (V) (behind-the-scenes footage)
  4. Return to Crystal Lake: Making 'Friday the 13th' (2003) (V) (archival material)
  5. The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (2002) (V) (archival material)

  6. Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (1999) (V) (sculptor: Ardath Bay bust)
  7. "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater" (director: archive footage) (1 episode, 1995)
        - Horny Biker Babes, Horny Shrinks, and Horny Zombies (1995) TV episode (director: archive footage)

  8. "Tales from the Darkside" (creator: creature) (1 episode, 1984)
        - Inside the Closet (1984) TV episode (creator: creature)
  9. The Burning (1981) (horror sequence designer)
    ... aka Cropsy (USA: reissue title)
Stunts:
  1. Children of the Living Dead (2001) (V) (stunt coordinator)

  2. Due occhi diabolici (1990) (stunts)
    ... aka Two Evil Eyes (USA)

  3. Monkey Shines (1988) (stunts)
    ... aka Ella
    ... aka Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear (USA: promotional title)
  4. Friday the 13th (1980) (stunts)

  5. Dawn of the Dead (1978) (stunts)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (UK: closing credits title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Dawn of the Living Dead
    ... aka The Zombies (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Zombi (Italy)
    ... aka Zombie: Dawn of the Dead
    ... aka Zombies
    ... aka Zombies: Dawn of the Dead (UK: video box title)
  6. Martin (1977) (stunts) (uncredited)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Martin (Australia)
Director:
  1. Chill Factor: House Call (2004) (V)
    ... aka Tom Savini's Chill Factor (USA: alternative title)

  2. Night of the Living Dead (1990)

  3. "Tales from the Darkside" (3 episodes, 1984-1988)
        - Family Reunion (1988) TV episode
        - Halloween Candy (1985) TV episode
        - Inside the Closet (1984) TV episode
Thanks:
  1. Can't Stop the Rock (2007) (V) (special thanks)
  2. Diary of the Dead (2007) (very special thanks)
    ... aka George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead (USA: complete title)
  3. The Dead Live (2006) (V) (thanks)
  4. Kottentail (2004) (special thanks)
  5. Savini's EFX (2003) (V) (special thanks)

  6. Document of the Dead (1985) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Tattoos: A Scarred History (2009)
  2. His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  3. Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th (2009) (V) .... Himself
  4. Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  5. It's Hard Being Evil (2008) (V) .... Himself
  6. Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008) .... Himself
  7. Science of Horror (2008) .... Himself
  8. He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008) (V) .... Himself
  9. Zombiemania (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Just Desserts (International: English title: informal alternative title)
    ... aka The Making of Creepshow (International: English title: informal alternative title)
  11. Blood, Boobs & Beast (2007) .... Himself
  12. The Horrorhound (2007) (V) .... Himself
  13. American Scary (2006) .... Himself
  14. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) .... Himself
  15. It Runs in the Family (2006) (V) .... Himself
  16. Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw (2006) (V) .... Himself
  17. Texas Frightmare Weekend 2006 (2006) (V) .... Himself
  18. The Shark Is Still Working (2006) (V) .... Himself
  19. Horror Fans (2006) .... Himself
  20. The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) (V) .... Himself
  21. After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005) (V) .... Himself
  22. Dream of the Dead: George Romero (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  23. UnConventional (2004) .... Himself
  24. "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" (2004) TV mini-series .... Himself
  25. The Dead Will Walk (2004) (V) .... Himself
  26. Chill Factor: House Call (2004) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Tom Savini's Chill Factor (USA: alternative title)
  27. Tom Savini: The Early Years (2004) (V) .... Himself
  28. Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004) (V) .... Himself
  29. Behind the House: Anatomy of the Zombie Movement (2004) (V) .... Himself
  30. The Many Days of 'Day of the Dead' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  31. Savini's EFX (2003) (V) .... Himself
  32. Two Masters' Eyes (2003) (V) .... Himself
  33. "The Midnight Movie" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Frightvition 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  34. "The Simpsons" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Worst Episode Ever (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  35. Hollywood Goes to Hell (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  36. The American Nightmare (2000) .... Himself
  37. Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2000) (TV) .... Himself (interviewee)

  38. The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999) (V) .... Himself
  39. Il mondo di Dario Argento 3: Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento (1997) (V) .... Himself
  40. "A-Z of Horror" (1997) TV mini-series .... Himself
    ... aka Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (UK: complete title)
  41. Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! (1997) .... Himself
  42. "Movie Magic" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - Horror Makeup: Fright Factories (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  43. Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991) .... Himself

  44. "The Incredibly Strange Film Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka Son of the Incredibly Strange Film Show (UK: second season title)
        - George A. Romero & Tom Savini (1989) TV episode .... Himself
  45. Drive-In Madness! (1987) .... Himself
    ... aka Screen Scaries (USA: video title)
  46. Scream Greats, Vol. 1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Scream Greats, Vol. 1 (USA: short title)
  47. Document of the Dead (1985) .... Himself
  48. Il mondo dell'orrore di Dario Argento (1985) .... Himself
    ... aka Dario Argento's World of Horror
    ... aka Dario Argento's world of horror (Italy: video box title)
  49. "Livewire" (1982) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes, 1982)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Book: "Grande Illusions: A Learn-by-Example Guide to the Art and Technique of Special Make-Up Effects from the Films of Tom Savini." Imagine, Inc., 1983. more
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