I was asked to come to North Carolina to do some effects for Gale Anne Hurds Movie Virus. Although it was quite a grueling shoot for the crew. I came down for 6 days, the crew and production treated me with great respect and the money was good. Also I must mention that Bud Smith the 2nd Unit director who I worked closely with in the water set was the editor for most of William Freidkins movies Including The Exorcist, and TO live in Die In, LA.

January 6, 1998,... The 'Phantom' scoop from September 23rd is confirmed by another of our scoopers. The 'second generation' effects, as the scooper called them, "look very cool." These new FX were created by Steve Johnson's XFX team, whose creations were said to look very reminiscent of Star Trek's Borg. These were attained mostly by makeups and people in character suits. Other FX, including a scene which scared the hell outta Jamie Lee Curtis and involved "big, bald bloated faces were created by Vincent J. Guastini Productions. [Scooped anonymously.]
was posted on Coming Attractions website.