The thirteen remaining artists must make playing cards come to life in the whimsical style of Tim Burton for their first individual Spotlight Challenge of the competition.
In the first part of this heart-stopping season premiere, contestants are shocked to find out they’ll be coached by three former Face Off Champions. Legendary seven-time Oscar Winning makeup effects artist and Special Guest Judge Rick Baker is also on hand to introduce the artists to their first Spotlight Challenge.
The artists learn that their next Spotlight Challenge will have them designing creatures based solely on unique sound effects created by two-time Academy Award nominated Sound Designer, Erik Aadahl.
The stress of another individual Spotlight Challenge weighs on the remaining eleven artists and their coaches as they create trolls inspired by iconic bridges.
As they strive to make the semifinals, the artists must overcome major obstacles in the lab as they give life to creepy dolls. Special Guest Judge, Don Mancini, creator of Chucky.