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There are many reasons for substituting for real blood in the film industry, such as ethical and sanitary concerns, and concerns for the emotional well being of the actors. Also, actual blood's tendency to coagulate and solidify quickly make it unsuitable for repeated takes without freshening; the
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and cherry/strawberry topping sauce (to darken, add solid 'chunks' to the texture and increase viscosity) are also common ingredients. Most recipes can cause staining, so the wardrobe should be washed as soon as possible.
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uses theatrical blood in applying mock injuries for the purpose of training emergency response teams and other medical and military personnel.
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was used as fake blood. Since the film was in black and white, the color was less important than the consistency.
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uses stage blood or sometimes cow's blood in mock-up crime scenes when training new investigators.
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looks for the purpose of cosmetic entertainment. It is also used in certain horror-themed
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spilling fake blood containing water, cherry sauce, red food colouring and an opacifier.
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longer-lasting viscosity of stage blood makes it far easier to work with on the set.
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Theatrical blood has other applications apart from its use in the film industry.
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Fake blood generally consists of the following in various ratios:
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Uneasy Dreams: The Golden Age of British Horror Films, 1956-1976
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such as haunted houses to portray injury, shot/stab wounds or
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in a theatrical or cinematic performance. For example, in the
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Substitute for blood in a theatrical or cinematic performance
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industry, when a director needs to simulate an actor being
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Fake blood
Theo Keating
thiocyanate
blood
special effects
shot
cut
food coloring
balloons
squibs


squibs
costume
Corn syrup
syrup
Dishwashing liquid
Opacifier
titanium dioxide
food colouring
Tomato ketchup
chocolate syrup
Psycho
Bosco Chocolate Syrup
London place and street
Abbotsbury
Dorset
viscosity
The Shining

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