Special effects legend Tom Savini sports 'Friday the 13th' protective mask
Special effects legend Tom Savini sported a protective mask that Jason Voorhees would be proud of on social media last week. The response was so overwhelming that it’s now for sale to the public.
Savini’s protective face gear was clearly inspired by the hockey mask worn by the villain of the “Friday the 13th” movie franchise.
Thanks to my amazing assistant @bakingjason for the personal protective mask. Very appropriate. pic.twitter.com/dy1c3qePtF
— Tom Savini (@THETomSavini) April 22, 2020
Praise for the mask came in from all the world, including pro wrestler Jerry Lawler.
You asked, we answered! “Hockey mask” personal protection masks now available. Contact/ DM @bakingjason for details. #tomsavini pic.twitter.com/uNywnJ7Kyy
— Tom Savini (@THETomSavini) April 29, 2020
Known for his special makeup effects in movies such as “Friday the 13th” and “Dawn of the Dead,” the Pittsburgh native runs the Tom Savini Special Make-Up Effects program in Monessen.
To order the mask, contact special makeup effects artist Jason Baker via his Twitter account here.
Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.com.
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