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ZGVhZA [2017-08-31 23:28:09 +0000 UTC]
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Science Fiction in Horror and Fantasy
Author: eawood Header artwork by: vladmrk
When one thinks of creatures that lurk in the realms of horror and fantasy, an often overlooked detail is how science influences their creation and how action and adventure bring their narrative to life.
Take the case of the Mummy, an age-old concept of fear of the dead coming back to life. To the ancient Egyptians, mummification itself was a form of science rooted in their religious beliefs. While Universal put a fantastical new spin on this iteration seen in 2017βs the Mummy, it still kept true to the r
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Pixelationer [2017-07-17 13:43:56 +0000 UTC]
I get Sinbad vibes from this, verrrry nostalgic feeling. Awesome work!
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FullySubmersed [2016-03-16 05:00:02 +0000 UTC]
The atmosphere and detail of this picture is amazing!
The gigantic scale of the portal, and all the claw-like protrusions around its edges make it very creepy looking (plus that skull-like face at the very top)--but at the same time, who wouldn't be tempted to step through and see where it leads?
Great work!
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0101dan0101 [2016-02-12 19:46:21 +0000 UTC]
splendid. Really impressive.. could I ask you what modeling program used to do this? And the renderer? It would be useful to learn from you, 'cause you're really a pro.. !
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AbyssalDaemon [2014-03-09 02:20:08 +0000 UTC]
Impressive.
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raul1113 [2013-09-23 18:10:29 +0000 UTC]
Awesome
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Starwonderer117 [2013-08-24 17:36:08 +0000 UTC]
That's a big portal. O.O
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rikkuXchan [2013-07-16 09:31:34 +0000 UTC]
this reminds me of the original diablo 2 church doors opening like a portal, i believe tyrael made it like that.. either way its soooo awesome o.o
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Flannerz [2013-03-17 12:17:29 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely whimsical! Fantastic piece of artwork arsenixc! ;D
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epicabsol [2012-06-29 14:25:03 +0000 UTC]
Sooo... you MODELED THIS? As in Computer Modeling or Real(Clay, etc.) Modeling?
either way, it blows me away.
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arsenixc In reply to epicabsol [2012-06-29 16:10:01 +0000 UTC]
This is 3d modeling on computer. Thanks
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epicabsol In reply to arsenixc [2012-06-29 22:42:03 +0000 UTC]
Looks like a painting, it's so intricate!
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SepticSceptic [2012-04-12 23:58:24 +0000 UTC]
pwoah, this is really great
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DG-H [2012-04-09 09:08:48 +0000 UTC]
Just pownsome!
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BreakingOnion [2012-03-12 04:13:23 +0000 UTC]
Is that.....3-point perspective? You are fearless. O_O I bow to you, ser.
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EXPIDITOR [2012-02-22 09:23:43 +0000 UTC]
LEVEL 1
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nightowlsyndrome [2012-01-24 15:51:17 +0000 UTC]
Looks like something out of a high budget game, wonderful art!
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DARKNESSLION [2012-01-11 03:46:36 +0000 UTC]
That person must have one really big portal gun.
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epicabsol In reply to DARKNESSLION [2012-06-29 14:21:37 +0000 UTC]
And a rectangular one, at that.
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jearommean [2012-01-09 10:08:14 +0000 UTC]
super awesome!
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Insanepayne [2011-10-31 20:16:59 +0000 UTC]
The stargate has nothing on this.
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MarkusVogt [2011-08-07 15:23:17 +0000 UTC]
Wow, very creative idea and perfectly realized!
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taughtbyabadgermole [2011-08-02 21:04:37 +0000 UTC]
That's one heck of a portal maanngg
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ThyOctopus [2011-07-19 14:05:13 +0000 UTC]
what band has this cover?
it looks like they step into a dimension of blank and you can paint in the air
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cmakent [2011-07-07 09:48:12 +0000 UTC]
very nice!
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darknight847 [2011-07-04 03:31:24 +0000 UTC]
kingdom hearts has opened
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flopish [2011-06-30 00:19:23 +0000 UTC]
wow- this is so good the detail is amazing O.O :3
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Morgie1228 [2011-06-18 21:46:39 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this is fantastic; amazing detail. I'm assuming this is from the final scene where she gets out? I love it!
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by-golly [2011-06-14 03:51:00 +0000 UTC]
MAGNIFICENT.
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JoeVinton [2011-05-23 12:56:48 +0000 UTC]
Excellent!
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Jakedj11 [2011-05-15 10:25:12 +0000 UTC]
this... reminds me of bionicle, for some reason.
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alef76304101 [2011-05-14 15:07:50 +0000 UTC]
WOAH, THIS INSPIRED ME DUDE. I love messin up with lights and glow.
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j1mme [2011-05-11 07:52:44 +0000 UTC]
superb
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Wolfynsong [2011-05-09 11:00:16 +0000 UTC]
Creepy door has face...
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robby224 [2011-04-29 15:15:28 +0000 UTC]
how craap.. 20 hours.. this is amazing
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DN-HD [2011-04-19 16:40:50 +0000 UTC]
it really feels like you're looking at something monumental, and not just in the sense that it's huge... as corny as it might sound, it really looks like DESTINY is on the other side of that portal. top notch work.
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sheer-madness [2011-03-30 08:07:56 +0000 UTC]
ΠΠΏΠΈΡΠ½ΠΎ))))))
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Terminator3097 [2011-02-21 05:23:30 +0000 UTC]
The question is, where da fuck does it go?
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33482 [2011-01-11 10:34:04 +0000 UTC]
Epic!
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SolarArchitect [2010-12-15 13:57:13 +0000 UTC]
This is awesome!
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fleshcap [2010-11-28 07:08:02 +0000 UTC]
this portal is awesome! I wish I was the character approaching the entrance.
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