A Cyclops on Strings and Samantha Morton Reshaping Faces by Hand: How Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Made Its Monsters Real

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' used practical effects to create convincing monsters, such as a giant Cyclops and Samantha Morton reshaping silicone faces.

The film's visual effects supervisor, Andrew Jackson, emphasized the importance of putting something real in front of the camera.