50 Best Movie Special Effects
Amaze your eyeballs with the impossible
King Kong (1933)
The Effect: The titular giant ape fight a dinosaur, falls in love and generally monkeys around.
Why So Impressive: The benchmark by which all movie creatures are judged because, despite advances in technology, few can match Kong’s character.
Geek Fact: The main ingredients in Kong’s design were aluminium, foam, rubber, latex and rabbit fur.
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