The two-minute transformation sequence, where Kessler strips down before agonizingly turning into a werewolf is still considered one of the best in cinematic history in terms of practical special effects. Much of the scene was filmed with David Naughton in a hole underneath the set's elevated floor with only his head and arms sticking out. The sequence took months to plan and a week to shoot, relying on old-school special effects that are rarely used these days. Along with the teeth, prosthetics, and fur, Naughton was fitted with glass contact lenses. In fact, the actor routinely spent up to five hours a day in the makeup chair. "I did a panel with John Landis and Rick Baker and they said: 'Man, stop making it sound like it was torture,' " says Naughton with a laugh. "I said 'It didn't happen to you guys! You guys were talking while I was in the floor wondering if I (was) going to get out of here today.' "

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