We recently received a phone call from the props masters of a CBC detective show. They were in need of a custom burnt body for an upcoming episode, and they had trouble sourcing it locally. Would it be possible for…
Newsletter August 2026
Yess, we’re reinstating the Locked in the Cellar Newsletter! We won’t be trying to sell you anything, it’s just a fun monthly or bi-monthly email with a bunch of stories and pictures of the weird and interesting things we’ve worked…
Watch our work!
By popular demand we just added a new page that lists a bunch of movies that we created the practical effects for, and that are available for streaming. Some may be free, and some (the newer ones) may be for…
Update November 2025
Hi everyone! We just finished up another super busy summer/fall shooting season, and are finally having some time to think about other things than planning and creating all the effects that need to be done by next week. I almost…
Start pre-production “Haunted House Party”
In 2025 we are teaming up with the production team behind Killer Kabbage, as well as SICK productions and the Kreature Kid to work on a horror feature with the catchy title Haunted House Party. We can’t say much yet,…
Watch “Butchers Book 3: Bonesaw”
Our horrorific fall schedule (2024)
We just got back from 2 weeks on set in the Sharbot Lake / Tamworth area, where we shot the feature film version of Greed & Gore. If that name doesn’t mean anything to you, please read this! The days…
Dungeon of Death Festival Schedule
Dungeon of Death‘s first selections for Film Festivals are coming in! You can see all festival selections, screening dates and other information below. Check back, this page will be updated as new selections come in. Complete festival selection overview: Horror…
That’s a wrap on “Death Cycle”
Death Cycle is a homage to old giallo movies, about a helmeted motor cycle driver out for revenge. Written by Dave McLeod, directed by Gabe Carrer and starring Kristen Kaster and Matt Ninaber. With the talented Andy Wolting as cinematographer,…
Dungeon of Death is finished!
After 18 months of pre and post production, our short film “Dungeon of Death” is finally completed! There were some unanticipated delays and some unanticipated expenses, but also some help from unanticipated directions, which we’re very grateful for. A huge…