Computer-generated effects are ubiquitous in Hollywood, so when something amazing happens on screen, audiences usually assume they’re seeing a digital fantasy. But despite the surge in CGI, some directors are still committed to doing special effects the old-fashioned way, before today’s digital wizardry existed. From puppets to prosthetics to old-school camera tricks, we’ve rounded up some of the most insane scenes you’ll never believe were created without computers…

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