Scary Colored Contact Lens Special Effects from Pop Culture
For as long as wearable contacts have existed, makeup designers and special effects artists have been using them to conjure movie magic. Whether they are being used to black out the eye altogether for ghoulish effect or meticulously painted to replicate the unique characteristics of a vicious animal or monster, creative eyewear has a long and impressive history in film, television and music videos—especially when it comes to genres like sci-fi and horror. Here are some of our favorite looks. American Horror Story: Asylum It’s amazing how far special effects in television have improved in recent years, and the makeup and creature effects in American Horror Story are no exception. Viewers of the show may have noticed lots of horrific monsters sporting unusual pupils throughout its multiple seasons, but the Raspers—featured in the second season—deserve singling out for their incredibly eerie lenses. Westworld Not the popular HBO show, but the original movie it’s based on from 197...