Cinematic magic meets reality in this revealing exploration of movie props and effects that seem far less impressive off-screen. From seemingly high-tech gadgets to fantastical costumes, these behind-the-scenes glimpses strip away the illusion, exposing the ordinary origins of iconic film elements. While some may disappoint, others inspire admiration for filmmakers’ ingenuity. Perfect for movie buffs, this gallery bridges fantasy and reality, reminding us that imagination is the true special effect.
"Was Watching Angel And I Instantly Saw Something I Recognized. Their 'Lab Thingies' Are Actually Toilet Brushes From IKEA !"
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"That's A Dog"
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"60s Batman's Utility Belt Pouches Were Sometimes Made From Kitchen Sponges"
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"Galaxy Quest: 'Scanning Tool' For Sigourney Weaver's Face Is A Vaginal Speculum"
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"I Love When They Adapt Something Without Any Effort. A Scene From An Indian TV Show"
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"Andor S01e04 - Sainsbury Egg-Slicers Do Well As Sci-Fi Lights!"
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"The Book Of Boba Fett [2022], 100 Litre Water Butt Is A Background Droid In Mos Espa, Tatooine"
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"The Keypad In Dark Matter Is A Kitchen Scale"
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"Sony Earbuds As Medical Equipment In X-Men Last Stand On Jean Grey/Phoenix"
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"[deadpool 2] I've Marked Out Which Nerf Blasters Were Used As Guns In This Post-Fight Scene"
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"In The Expanse, This Medical Device On The Table Of A Ship Medbay Is Actually A Kitchenart Spice Dispenser"
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"I'm Pretty Sure This Guy In Andor Is Carrying A Cymbal Hardcase"
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"This Remote Device To Activate The Red Scare From "The Tick" (2001) Is A Repurposed Bumble Ball Toy"
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"That Thing In Mandalorian Is Definitely A Rotisserie Skewer, Or Whatever It's Called"
"The Security Camera In This Mcr Music Video Is A Polaroid Sx70"
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"In The Phantom Menace, The Tool? Ornament? Hanging On Anakin's Wall Is Actually A Children's Ball Thrower"
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"Remember In Star Trek Vi: The Undiscovered Country When Kim Cattrall Controlled The Uss Enterprise With A Drum Machine?"
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"Robot Jox (1989) A "Medical Injector" Used To Tranq The Hero Is Actually A Repainted Thermogrip 208 Hot Glue Gun"
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"The Machine In Michael's Pod In Warrior Nun Is An Upside Down Canon Printer"
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""Locator Device" In Spy Kids [2001] Is A Painted/Modified Electronic Handheld Battleship Game"
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"The Expanse S3e2 - A Car Topper Is Used As A Pediatric Cryo Stasis Pod"
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"Iron Sky (2012): Spaceship Radio Klaus Is Talking Into Is A Head Lamp"
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"At The Mandalorian, Season 3, You Can See These Modern Lamps At The "The Resistor" Bar Tables. It Is Not A Lamp, But A Thanos 3-1 Bug Zapper L66 Modified"