From Wikipedia, “A practical effect is a special effect produced physically, without computer-generated imagery or other post-production techniques.”

Some of my favorite practical effect species are from TOS. There’s the Horta from TOS “The Devil in the Dark” s1e25. I was about 9 years old when I first saw the Horta episode. Old enough to know it wasn’t real, but young enough to be utterly fascinated by something that looked like an angry chunk of hot lava making its way around on the ground.

TOS’s the Salt Vampire’s look scared little kid me. Truth be told, the way it looks still gives me the creeps.

The Gorn (TOS “Arena” s1e18) didn’t scare me, but I thought it was intimidating. Sure, it looks like somebody in a lizard man suit. But, that Gorn had a knife! And, was trying to kill Kirk! Bonus points for the Gorn’s sparkly, stylish armor.

I think tribbles are just adorable.

  • @[email protected]
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    61 year ago

    Maybe a boring answer but Armus from TNG’s Skin of Evil creeps me out with his voice and the music. But i’ve watched only TNG

    • NmyownworldOP
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      91 year ago

      No such thing as boring for ones personal preferences. 'Cause they’re personal. Reading up on how the practical effects of Armus were done gives me goosebumps. “Hold your breath while we lower you into a large pool of goopy Metamucil dyed black.” Yikes.

    • Shawdow194
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      41 year ago

      I agree! Armus’ tone and demeanor really build on his appearance, aswell as his real consequences with Tasha Yar make for a truly scary character