If you’re like me, you can’t get enough horror movies. As this is my favorite genre of film (well, that and the tear-jerker), when I discovered this incredible Boulder City museum—that just opened July 1st—I was excited. Tom Devlin is an incredible professional makeup effects artist who, for the past 18 years, has worked on innumerable films and television shows creating the creepy monsters most of us have grown to know and love. He appeared on season one of SyFy’s Face/Off, and became a fan favorite with his imaginative work. Take a look at how Devlin makes horror movies come alive at his awesome and terrifying museum:
Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum is located at 1310 Nevada Highway in Boulder City and can be reached at (702) 294-1313.
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According to the museum’s Facebook page, Devlin “aims to preserve the art and history of makeup and monsters in this fun walk through gallery” of his art. And he does just that.
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Devlin showcases some of the greatest and most sinister movie monsters like Jason (Friday the 13th), Chucky (Child’s Play), Mike Myers (Halloween), and Freddie Krueger (Nightmare on Elm Street.) While Devlin has worked on many Hollywood blockbusters, he actually prefers the campy B-movies (seriously, though, don’t we all?)
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Devlin’s art includes screen-used props, creature suits, and custom pieces which reflect the horror genre’s incredible history.
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Although the museum is a bit on the small side at only 1,000 square feet, Devlin has plans to expand, and he is always adding more to this incredible collection.
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Obviously this little girl’s father didn’t hide in her closet or under her bed and convince her that monsters were real.
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Here are some of his incredible handmade masks that are available for sale in the costume shop.
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Of course, what good would any museum be without a gift shop? Here you can find some of Devlin’s amazing masks, costumes, and other goodies.
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In addition to his ongoing work in film, Devlin runs his own makeup effects company called 1313FX, teaches at L Makeup Institute in Las Vegas, designs animatronic zombie props and Halloween masks, and now runs his incredible museum and costume shop. Such a busy guy, indeed. He also has plans for monthly events at the museum and celebrity appearances and autograph signings.
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Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and tickets are just $13 per person.
Have you visited this unique and incredible monster museum where horror movies come alive? Please share your experiences below.
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