(CNN) - From pyrotechnics to prosthetics, Artem has provided special effects for many a movie and television series, and they're not afraid to venture into the gruesome.
It's the time of year when ghouls, ghosts and monsters are cheerfully expected to be seen walking the streets and at Halloween parties in many parts of the world, but Halloween is just another working day for the London-based company.
"Halloween just comes and goes for us, because we make buckets of blood at a time and all sorts of scary outfits," Artem CEO Mike Kelt said.
From explosions to snow guns, the technicians at Artem enjoy finding creative solutions to the on-set needs of directors and producers.
But despite the gory creations scattered around the workshop, Kelt said he's not a fan of the movies the props go into.
"I don't like horror films, going to see them. They just make me feel uncomfortable," Kelt said. "But working on them is a different matter. That's great fun because reality's sort of thrown out the window and you can make it as gruesome or as gory or as frightening as you like. You can make innards spilling out and all sorts of stuff."
It's a labor of love for people like make-up technician Emily Pooley, who might enjoy the work a little too much.
"My perfect blood recipe is a golden syrup with some coloring in it," Pooley said. "Sometimes people put chocolate powder in there as well or coffee powder to make it darker, but it's good blood, and it's very tasty."
Artem opened its doors to treat a lucky few to the tricks of their trade, and one device proved particular popular - the mummy machine.
Breathable bandages, to ensure safety, are quickly wrapped around a willing victim who's not afraid of a little claustrophobia.
Halloween holds no fear for the workers at Artem. They've seen, and likely made, items far more terrifying.
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