Slay
For the vampire horror-comedy Slay (2024), Midnight VFX was responsible for the crucial, messy, and stylish task: designing the signature “dusting” effect.
Our team crafted the intricate particle simulations required to make vampires burst into shimmering, glittery dust upon being staked. We handled the intricate compositing necessary to execute these high-impact demises using the creative arsenal of weapons that the show required, from traditional wooden stakes to makeshift broken pool cue’s and beer taps.
Alongside turning vampires into dust we were given the task of enhancing the film’s blood and gore. Blood splatters and sprays were added to make every hit feel visceral and a little more satisfying.
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Credits
- Visual Effects Supervisor / Producer Wicus Labuschagne
- Paul Kalil
- Visual Effects Production Manager Megan Portnoi
- Compositor Megan Bagshaw
- Andrew Meyer
- Mohamed Umer Sungay
- Daniel Duval