Atlanta visual effects artist Shane Morton brings ‘monstrous’ creations to life

Shane Morton, owner of Silver Scream FX Lab, poses in front of his custom-painted van with a casket on top at his studio in Stone Mountain. (Jim Bass/Decaturish)

Sometimes recognized as the man with caskets on top of his van, Decatur resident Shane Morton wears many monstrous hats.

Morton is a visual effects makeup artist who owns Silver Scream FX Lab based in Atlanta and has also hosted the Silver Scream Spook Show as Professor Morte at the Plaza Theatre for 18 years.

Morton has recently had success working on numerous projects, including “Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell,” “Mandy” and the Adult Swim viral short “Too Many Cooks.” While not currently working with any formal visual effects or makeup unions, Morton has found consistent work doing what he loves. 

Iterations of Shane Morton’s iconic “Cheddar Goblin” from the film “Mandy” sits in his display case at his studio in Stone Mountain. (Jim Bass/Decaturish)