The Poisonous Past of Fake Movie Blood


Great Big Story looks back at the messy evolution of the fake blood recipes that made classic horror films like Carrie and The Shining so disturbingly memorable.

“From melted insects, to chocolate syrup, to a carefully concocted poisonous substance, fake blood has come a long way.”

Previously from Great Big Story: Bento Box Art That’s Almost Too Cute to Eat