Tutorial: The History of Fake Blood in Cinema & 4 Yummy Blood Recipes
Fake blood, it’s a must for any gory movie. John Hess walks us through the history of fake blood in cinema, from it’s start in the Grand Guignol theatre in France through to the “standard Hollywood blood formula” used today, created by Dick Smith.
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The Cinematic Hisory of Fake Blood
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Recipes:
Grand Guignol (mock)
Vegetable Glycerine
Color with Red, a little Yellow and a drop of Blue Food Coloring
Chocolate Syrup (self explanatory)
Kensington Gore
2 Parts Golden Syrup (Light Treacle)
1 Part water
Red/Yellow/Blue Food Coloring
A bit of Corn Starch (Corn Flour in the UK)
Peppermint Extract to taste.
Modified Dick Smith Recipe
2 Quarts Corn Syrup
5 oz Water
Red/Yellow/Blue Food Coloring
Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer to Thicken
Liquid Lecithin
Peppermint Extract to Taste
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