Description
Cinefex Magazine – May 1986 – No. 26 – Poltergeist II / Young Sherlock Holmes – Very Good (VG), No Label
Cinefex Issue No. 26 (May 1986) examines the imaginative visual and practical effects behind two memorable films: Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Young Sherlock Holmes. With detailed accounts from designers, technicians, and effects supervisors, this issue offers an excellent window into the evolution of 1980s movie magic.
Condition
This copy is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. There is no mailing label. The interior remains clean and well-preserved, making it an outstanding example for its age. The item shown in the photos is the exact copy you will receive. Please review all images carefully before purchase.
Contents
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To Hell and Back — Poltergeist II (p.4) – Nora Lee and Janine Pourroy chronicle Richard Edlund’s work at Boss Film Corporation, where he and his team developed terrifying new entities for the sequel, including creations inspired by H.R. Giger’s surreal designs.
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Young Sherlock Holmes — Anything But Elementary (p.36) – Jody Duncan Shay explores how Kit West, Stephen Norrington, and ILM combined animatronics, puppetry, and early computer graphics to bring to life murderous hatracks, flying contraptions, and the unforgettable stained-glass knight.
Front Cover: Carol Anne faces eerie ectoplasmic forces in Poltergeist II.
Back Cover: The animated stained-glass knight from Young Sherlock Holmes.
Additional Details
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Every magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
A wonderful addition for collectors, visual-effects historians, and fans of supernatural or adventure films who appreciate the craftsmanship behind these 1980s classics.