Robert Green Hall (born 27 November 1973, Detroit, Michigan), is a special makeup effects artist, film director, musician, and owner of Almost Human Inc.
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Born in Detroit, Hall began his career as a youngster in Alabama, buying makeup and materials at the local Wal-Mart for his friend's Halloween costumes.[1]
In 1996, Hall decided it was time to step out on his own and set up his own studio. He named the company after a title of a song by the rock group KISS.[1]
In the early stages of the company, Hall worked with extremely small budgets on 22 films for Roger Corman's Concorde - New Horizons and considers himself a graduate of the "Roger Corman School of Film"[2]
Hall's creations have been featured on shows like Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly and the movies Vacancy, Superbad, Strange Wilderness, Big Stan, Killer Pad, Fear Clinic, The Crazies and Quarantine 2.[3]
In 2004, Hall has marked his writing and directorial feature film debut with the semi-autobiographical drama, Lightning Bug. [4] He has also directed the 2009 horror film Laid to Rest which stars Bobbi Sue Luther, Kevin Gage, and Sean Whalen.[5]
Hall directed and was a consulting producer for the web series "Fear Clinic" starring Robert Englund.
Recently, Hall has signed on to co-write and direct an upcoming sequel to his 2009 horror film, Laid to Rest. The sequel, entitled, ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2, is set for a September 2011 release date. It is also set to feature returning actors, Nick Principe and Thomas Dekker as ChromeSkull and Tommy.
Hall resides in Los Angeles with his wife actress/model Bobbi Sue Luther. When not working he spends his time writing and recording music, playing bass in the band Zero 1 with Hal Sparks and he directs music videos for rock bands such as Buckcherry, Manntis, Kevn Kinney (Drivin N Cryin) and In This Moment.