 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Face Off
- Syfy
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Special effects competition includes some gruesome faces.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality competition series, which features
special effects make up artists competing for a career-launching prize, include some bloody and grotesque images that could frighten young children.The show also includes some bleeped curses (like “s -t”), some occasional
drinking (wine; champagne), and some bickering among contestants.
What's the story?
FACE OFF centers on the imaginative world of special effects makeup. Hosted by McKenzie Westmore, the series features 12 aspiring special effects artists competing in a variety of challenges that require them to use molds, prosthetics, paint, and other tools to transform models into characters like aliens and horror villains. They reveal their finished work to a renowned panel of judges, including Academy-Award winner Ve Neill, make-up effects artist Glenn Hetrick, and creature designer Patric Tatopoulos. Those who manage to demonstrate good technique and creativity to stay in the game, while those failing to impress are eliminated. The winner of the competition gets $100,000 and a year's supply of professional makeup.
Is it any good?
The series offers an interesting look into the work and artistry that goes into the special effects make up that is featured in today’s film and television. But the show’s focus is really on the competition itself, which often leads to some mild bickering among the contestants and some snarky comments from the judges.
It’s not as edgy as other reality competitions, but the challenges featured here are interesting. Those looking for in-depth discussions of make up effect technique and design won’t really find it here. But viewers interested in this kind of work will still find it entertaining.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about special effects. Is there a movie or TV show that has special effects that you find particularly impressive? What kinds of things can special effects create? Hide?
Does this show exaggerate the personal differences between competitors? How do the show's producers edit and augment the show to make it compelling?
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Kid, 12 years old
January 27, 2011
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Face Off Is A Great Show!!!!!!!!!!!
Just watched this show last night and was engaged by the creative functions of the contestants and their devotion. There was nothing inappropriate, though an exception for the racy themes of next week's show ( nude models coated in make up). Otherwise, basic and obscurly themed show.
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if you like art and makeup this is for you
im 14 and i loved the first season so if they have another one i bet id like it to!
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disappointed in the challanges
I love the creativity each contestant showed us through their model's costumes and make-up. I just wish the challenges could have been a little more exciting....
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Best realaty show ever
one of the best realaty shows ever. but for the nude challenge in season two it showed the male and female rear ends ( yes real human butts) it was kinda disturbing cus it was throughout the show but otherwise its great
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Good for 11+
I really like watching this show! My whole family will all come and watch it:) Sometimes the faces can be a little creepy...but like my mom says its not real :) My little sister sometimes get scared but she still will watch it.
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good, for mature people
there is some language, but most very bad things (language) is bleeped out. Some of the faces they make is scary for some, it has scary horror episodes televised. Some kids are uncomfortable with that type of stuff, if you know your child well, and you know that they dont get scared that easy, they may be able to watch most of the series, (some may be inappropriate)
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| TV rating: | NR |
| Network: | Syfy |
| Cast: | Glenn Hetrick, McKenzie Westmore, Ve Neill |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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