Beast Wishes: The Fantastic World of Bob and Kathy Burns (2012)

• 88%
• 2012
• Documentary

The award winning documentary chronicles the story of how Bob and Kathy became the goodwill ambassadors of science fiction and horror film fandom. Married for over five decades, this amazing couple have spent their lives nurturing the creative spark in talented people, many of whom went on to become award winning masters in the Hollywood makeup and special effect industries. The film takes a funny and heartfelt look at all the fascinating aspects of Bob and Kathy's lives. From their work with 1950's monster creator Paul Blaisdell, to Bob's career as a gorilla suit performer, their legendary Burbank Halloween shows and their stunning collection of rare props from the most famous genre films of all time. But the heart of the film is the two real treasures of their museum, Bob and Kathy themselves; and an incredible array of guests share their thoughts and affection for the couple.