Howard Berger

Costume & Make-Up

December 20, 1964 (61 years)

Burbank, California, USA

Biography

Howard Berger (born 20 December 1964) is a special make-up effects creator who is best known for his work on The Chronicles of Narnia films. He has over 200 films to his credit since 1977. Berger is the co-founder of KNB EFX Group along with Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero. The company specialises in prosthetic makeup, better known as special make-up effects, and has worked on over 400 film and television projects. Berger also often works with Sam Raimi, with whom he has collaborated since 1…

Filmography

5.8

Planet of the Apes

Gorilla

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

7.0

Day of the Dead

Spinaround Cave Zombie Shot by John (uncredited)

As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on how they should deal with the undead.

6.1

Wishmaster

Party Guard #1

The Djinn, having been released from his ancient prison, seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.

6.0

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

Self

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments was a two-part miniseries on Bravo which counted down 30 more of the most frightening scenes in horror cinema, or any other genre. This is also a two-part sequel to 100 Scariest Movie Moments. The list mostly consists of movies that didn't quite make the first list, or popular movies that had come out since.

6.8

Night of the Creeps

Beta Zombie

In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds to infect the campus with parasites that transform their hosts into killer zombies.

7.8

Doc of Chucky

Self

The story of the cult horror empire through interviews with cast, crew, and horror icons such as Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, John Waters, Fiona Dourif, Perrey Reeves, Gerrit Graham, David Kirschner, and dozens more.

7.8

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

7.7

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

Self

A year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set footage and photos, and dozens of brand new interviews with cast and crew from all the films including Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Liev Schreiber, Henry Winkler, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Scott Foley and many others. Written and Directed by Ryan Turek and Produced by Anthony Masi.

6.6

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

Self

Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and features interviews with Englund, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd and more.

9.0

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects

Self

Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes look at how the visual effects were created for popular films of the era.

7.2

Nightmare Factory

Self

The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.

N/A

Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel

Self

Documentary about the making of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" featuring interviews with producer Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, director Jonathan Liebsman, and the cast and crew.

5.9

Scream: The Inside Story

Self

In 1996, the horror master Wes Craven unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage movie-goers.

6.8

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Self

Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

N/A

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

Horror Film Expert

Why do people no longer see this type of stories nowadays? How can this notion be awakened? Which films should begin to feed back from the past and balance them with the current horror?

7.9

Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"

Self

An in-depth, feature length documentary on the surprisingly tumultuous creation of cult classic Army of Darkness.

6.7

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

Self

This documentary provides film fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sequel to the ultimate experience in gruelling terror. Includes interviews with Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger, and Greg Nicotero, who discuss what it was like to be a part of the making of this cult classic.

6.6

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook

10.0

The Men Behind the Army

Self

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N/A

Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday

Self

In 1993, Jason Voorhees went to hell in what is one of the most polarizing instalments in the franchise. The Dark Heart of Jason Voorhees, produced by The Final Friday's director Adam Marcus & Creator Nick Hunt, goes behind the scenes and provides a never-before-seen look at the 9th instalment of one of the most iconic franchises in the horror genre.