Is Distortion's "Nocturnal" Mask Any Good? Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds Debate!
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What this video covers
Industry legends Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds go head-to-head in a candid debate about the merits of Nocturnal, a classic Distortions Unlimited mask from the 1980s. The conversation begins with Jordu sharing his appreciation for another vintage Distortions mask, Sycron, before pivoting to his thoughts on Nocturnal. This behind-the-scenes clip was captured during production of the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters, with the pair discussing the mask while working on the Shocktronic animatronic Goreliath.
Key takeaways
- ◆Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds offer contrasting opinions on the classic Nocturnal mask
- ◆Jordu references Sycron as a point of comparison when evaluating Nocturnal
- ◆Footage was captured behind the scenes of the Making Monsters Travel Channel series
- ◆The clip provides rare insight into how professional monster makers evaluate their own legacy work
Who this is for
Halloween enthusiasts, mask collectors, and fans of Distortions Unlimited or the Making Monsters TV series who want an insider look at how industry pros critique classic designs.
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