Hollywood FX Secrets from a Makeup Artist Who Worked on Stranger Things & The Conjuring

What does it really take to bring Hollywood's most terrifying monsters to life? In this episode of Behind the Screams, I sit down with Darla Wigley, the Hollywood special effects makeup artist behind productions like Stranger Things, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Haunted Mansion, Zombieland: Double Tap, and more. Darla shares the incredible journey that took her from a career in veterinary medicine to working on some of Hollywood's biggest productions after one life-changing moment inspired her to follow her passion. We also pull back the curtain on the world of practical effects, including: 🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from The Conjuring, Stranger Things, Spider-Man, Haunted Mansion, and Zombieland: Double Tap 🩸 Why practical effects still feel more terrifying than CGI 🎭 Hollywood makeup secrets (including a few surprising products you've probably never expected!) 🎬 What it's really like working with actors in full prosthetics 🧠 Why horror affects us psychologically—and why we love being scared Whether you're a horror fan, filmmaker, artist, or someone wondering if it's too late to chase a dream, Darla's story is a reminder that sometimes one unexpected turn can change your life forever. 🎬 Connect with Darla Wigley & Wigley FX https://wigleyfx.com/   / wigleyspecialfx     / wigleyfx   https://www.skullasylumsfxstudio.com/ https://wigleyfx.com/store/ 📺 Subscribe to Scream Therapy TV for more conversations where horror meets healing. 👇 What's your favorite practical effect in horror history? Let me know in the comments! #StrangerThings #TheConjuring #SpecialEffects #MovieMagic #PracticalEffects #HorrorMovies #BehindTheScenes #SpiderMan #Filmmaking #HorrorCommunity #ScreamTherapyTV #BehindTheScreams