38 Authentic Behind-the-Scenes Photos from Our Favorite Films

In an era before the digital magic of computer graphics, the creation of the famous Marshmallow Man and his stomping ground was a delightful game of miniatures. The road beneath his monstrous feet was a tiny artist’s masterpiece, with cars so small they could’ve been pinched from a child’s matchbox set. This film and its sequel are a testament to the charm and ingenuity of pre-CGI cinema.

Harnessing the zenith of cinematic technology and techniques of its era, the film masterfully choreographs a spectacle of destruction. The screen bursts with gooey marshmallow fluff, wreaking havoc across the cityscape. Astoundingly, miniatures are so seamlessly executed that they’re virtually undetectable.