Michael "Rib" Ribagin

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by special effects horror artist Michael "Rib" Ribagin, our featured Fear Architect whose twisted creations have haunted stages, scream parks, and nightmares alike. As a master of blood, latex, and illusion, Rib brings monsters to life with a sculptor’s eye and a mad scientist’s flair—blurring the line between reality and terror. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we peel back the skin (literally) on what makes visual fear so visceral.  Then, in Echoes of the Past, I dig into the legacy of scare entertainment and how those gruesome inspirations shaped my own creative journey. Sharpen your fangs and cue the fog…