Graphic of a two-headed lizard from eXistenZ

Collaborators: eXistenZ: A Virtual Reality

eXistenZ exists in two realities, the actual and the virtual, and the differences between the two are often quite subtle. Hear Carol Spier discuss the spaces and the creatures that inhabit these eXistenZ realities.

Your browser requires flash to view this content. Download flash

View a transcript of this video

Explore the gallery below

A mutant amphibian creature used as a prop in eXistenZ. Mutant amphibian creature (prop).
Stephan Dupuis, Special Makeup Designer and Creature Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Moulded silicone with painted surface
7.5 x 16 x 28cm
David Cronenberg Collection, TIFF Film Reference Library
A mutant fish head used as a prop in eXistenZ. Mutant fish head (prop).
Stephan Dupuis, Special Makeup Designer and Creature Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Moulded silicone, latex rubber with painted surface
4.5 x 3.6 x 6cm
David Cronenberg Collection, TIFF Film Reference Library
A spotted mutant amphibian creature used as a prop in eXistenZ. Spotted mutant amphibian creature (prop).
Stephan Dupuis, Special Makeup Designer and Creature Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Moulded silicone with painted surface
4.5 x 24.5 x 11cm
David Cronenberg Collection, TIFF Film Reference Library
A technician works on the two-headed mutant amphibian. A technician works on the two-headed mutant amphibian.

eXistenZ, 1999
Photographer: Ava V. Gerlitz
Images provided courtesy of Entertainment One
A crew member with hanging silicone mutant amphibians. A crew member with hanging silicone mutant amphibians.

eXistenZ, 1999
Photographer: Ava V. Gerlitz
Images provided courtesy of Entertainment One
A silicone muntant amphibian in its mould. A silicone muntant amphibian in its mould.

eXistenZ, 1999
Photographer: Ava V. Gerlitz
Images provided courtesy of Entertainment One
A mutant amphibian creature used as a prop in eXistenZ. Mutant amphibian creature (prop).
Stephan Dupuis, Special Makeup Designer and Creature Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Silicone, polyurethane foam
6 x 69 x 25cm (approx/irregular)
David Cronenberg Collection, TIFF Film Reference Library
Elevation plans for the interior of the country church from eXistenZ. Elevation plans for country church.
Carol Spier, Production Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Graphite on paper
28 x 43cm
Courtesy Carol Spier
A mutant amphibian creature used as a prop in eXistenZ. Floor plan for country church .
Carol Spier, Production Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Graphite on paper
28 x 43cm
Courtesy Carol Spier
Set concept sketch for the ski chalet in eXistenZ. Location drawing for ski chalet.
Carol Spier, Production Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Graphite on paper
28 x 43cm
Courtesy Carol Spier
Set concept sketch for the country church in eXistenZ. Location drawing for country church.
Carol Spier, Production Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Graphite on paper
28 x 43cm
Courtesy Carol Spier
Set concept sketch for the breeding pools in eXistenZ. Concept drawing for Breeding Pools.
Carol Spier, Production Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Graphite on paper
43 x 28cm
Courtesy Carol Spier
Preliminary chalet plan from eXistenZ. Preliminary chalet plan.
Carol Spier, Production Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Graphite on paper
43 x 28cm
Courtesy Carol Spier
Prop of Two-headed mutant amphibian. Two-headed mutant amphibian (maquette)
Stephan Dupuis, Special Makeup Designer and Creature Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Hydrocal, paint
Courtesy David Cronenberg

A two-headed Mutated Lizard creature by Stephan Dupuis, created for the film eXistenZ.
Mechanical operating two-headed mutant amphibian (maquette).
Stephan Dupuis, Special Makeup Designer and Creature Designer

eXistenZ, 1999
Silicone, paint, plastic, wires, brass handles
12 x 35 x 34cm
David Cronenberg Collection, TIFF Film Reference Library