Ep 9. Frightening Families

In Face Off season 11 episode 9, titled "Frightening Families," the remaining contestants are tasked with creating terrifying family members for a haunted house exhibit. The episode begins with the artists meeting McKenzie Westmore at the Heritage Square Museum, where they are given the challenge brief and shown examples of what they will be creating. They are then taken on a tour of the museum's historic homes, nestled in a small village, to get inspiration for their designs.

Back at the lab, the contestants get right to work, sketching out their ideas and exploring possible materials to use. Some artists struggle with coming up with a cohesive family design, while others feel confident in their ability to execute their vision. In addition to creating a spooky family, the artists are also tasked with incorporating a special FX makeup technique into their design, such as prosthetics or animatronics.

As the clock ticks down, tensions rise as some artists struggle to complete their pieces on time. There are a few last-minute touch-ups and fixes, but eventually, all of the contestants present their final family members to the judges. A wide range of characters are presented, from deranged clowns and ghostly children to possessed dolls and evil grandmothers.

The judges evaluate each piece closely, taking note of the artists' use of special FX techniques, their attention to detail, and how well they executed the family theme. Some artists are praised for their creativity and execution, while others receive critique for not fully embracing the challenge criteria or for missing the mark on certain aspects of their design.

In the end, the judges have to make the tough decision of who will be eliminated from the competition. One artist is sent home, leaving the remaining contestants to move on to the next challenge. As they pack up their tools, they reflect on what they learned from the challenge and prepare for the next one, eager to continue pushing their creativity and make it one step closer to becoming the next Face Off champion.

Overall, "Frightening Families" is a thrilling episode that showcases the artists' skills in creating creepy characters and using special FX techniques to bring them to life. It is an episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering who will be able to come up with the most terrifying family member.