Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges including executing full body paint make up on models and creating their own horror villain. Not only will the show incorporate effects make-up, it will include a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Each episode involves incredible reveals of the competitors' finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one grand prize that will launch a career. Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Michael Agbabian and Dwight Smith serving as executive producers.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 08, 2022.
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The artists create their own stylish horror villain inspired by the work of Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed).
The episode was rated 7.33 from 107 votes.
Season 8 begins with three returning champions joining the competition as coaches.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 107 votes.
The artists select from several different dolls at Bob Baker Marionette Theater to concoct the next Chucky or Annabelle.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 120 votes.
The artists bring a whimsical creature to life based on a child's description of their imaginary companion.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 118 votes.
The contestants must take inspiration from the planets in the solar system to create alien queens who compete in a intergalactic beauty pageant.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 108 votes.
The artists create their own unique troll inspired by a real-world bridge with guest judge Doug Jones.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 93 votes.
The artists devise their own queen insect and companion character in a team body-painting challenge. Plus - the return of Lois Burwell!
The episode was rated 7.51 from 95 votes.
The artists must create western steampunk cyborgs in order to make it into the finals.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 105 votes.
Seven artists remain for the daunting challenge of having to create and apply superhero makeups to themselves.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 110 votes.
The artists compose a unique character inspired by the original sounds of two-time Oscar nominee Erik Aadahl (Godzilla, World War Z).
The episode was rated 7.72 from 88 votes.
The thirteen remaining artists must make playing cards come to life in the whimsical style of Tim Burton for their first individual Spotlight Challenge of the competition
The episode was rated 7.74 from 88 votes.
The final three artists must each create four original characters worthy of starring in their own film franchise, with help from the eliminated contestants. The characters will then be displayed at Universal Studios with audience members voting for their favorites.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 104 votes.
Oscar winner Rick Baker is the guest judge for the first Spotlight Challenge, which finds the artists working in teams to create two original alien characters, plus a primate leader.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 95 votes.
The remaining 14 artists take part in a deadly predator challenge featuring guest judge Josh Hutcherson ("The Hunger Games").
The episode was rated 7.95 from 91 votes.
