History UnintentionalUncannyValley / LiveActionFilms

** ''Film/RogueOne'' has a digital recreation of Creator/PeterCushing as [[Characters/StarWarsWilhuffTarkin Grand Moff Tarkin]], done by superimposing his computer-generated likeness on a live actor's face, similar to a Deepfake though using direct MotionCapture. This was a major talking point among critics who not only had a mixed reaction to the effect itself, but questioned whether it was even ethical to "resurrect" an actor like this in the first place (although the filmmakers did obtain permission from the Cushing estate). For some viewers the combination of natural body movements and not-quite-right facial movements were deep in UncannyValley. But considering the character is [[TheSociopath Wilhuff Tarkin]], [[FauxAffablyEvil who can commit genocide with the most polite tone of voice]], [[TropesAreTools this isn't necessarily a bad thing]]. On the other hand, [[spoiler:the last-scene cameo of de-aged Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia]] is done the same way, and she isn't anywhere near as evil.

* ''Film/Aladdin2019'' has Creator/WillSmith’s Genie who from the original trailer [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7kjfLMmc8kfNSvrRn63JWxX_r_z383ZqX5Q&usqp=CAU falls]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT79IiaD9zrnK8hcoeUhN1iu2sjNlDET_jLOQ&usqp=CAU squarely]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMSku4jF-i967g29PQzvD7Ngs8-q0mn0vVOw&usqp=CAU into this trope]]. In an effort to replicate the large torso of the [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} cartoon Genie]], the remake Genie has a weirdly muscular torso which is at extreme odds with Will Smith’s face, which also doesn’t look right due the shape of the Genie’s head. Fortunately since Genie takes a normal human form for most of the movie the Uncanny Valley-ness isn’t as severe as it could’ve been.

** Grawp, Hagrid's giant brother from ''Film/HarryPotterAndTheOrderOfThePhoenix'', is quite literally a big part of the book and later ones, but his depiction in the film is [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRkOJP5VacYQWb89ujqKZ6R3KpdTtvydsbFKCAKrgr6qUfABGmX more than a little unsettling]]. It's probably due to him looking much closer to a human than say the troll from the first movie, not helped by the fact he's ''completely silent'' not even grunting or roaring like in the book meaning he can easily invoke this in viewers. WordOfGod confirmed this is partly the reason Gwarp made no return appearance for later films as well as budget reasons.

** [[MemeticMutation Infamous example]] is Superman's [[https://www.thewrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/supermans-cgi-mouth-henry-cavill-justice-league-9.jpg weird]] [[https://www.thewrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/supermans-cgi-mouth-justice-league-henry-cavill-1.jpg ass]] [[https://www.thewrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/supermans-cgi-mouth-henry-cavill-justice-league-4.jpg lips]], poor Henry Cavil was contractually obligated to keep his mustache for ''Film/MissionImpossibleFallout'' to the woe of Creator/WarnerBrothers who wanted a clean shaven Superman. So instead of just keeping the facial hair like most superheroes nowadays (although it would require an explanation as to how Supes' facial hair grew while he was dead) they just used CG to take away the stache, ''the result is very upsetting to the eyes''.
** Steppenwolf is a pretty bad case of this too thanks to AdaptationalUgliness making him look like a bad CG combination of [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/e/ec/Steppenwolf_DC_Extended_Universe_0002.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190624220149 man, goat, and tinfoil]]. [[Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague The director's cut]] does not fix this enough, as the effects are better executed, but get unnerving when [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTV5yFFHekHzz-cry_trdPTEhU-uqUmcgzXpA&usqp=CAU Steppenwolf removes its helmet]]. There’s also an earlier scene in the Director’s cut where Steppenwolf while genuine pleading to Darkseid has [[PuppyDogEyes soft]] [[https://c.tenor.com/sAabTJio2GAAAAAM/hassantaker-zack-snyder.gif sad, pretty adorable eyes]] which uncannily jars with the rest of his inhuman features, although it can be a moment of NarmCharm for certain viewers.

** Granny Goodness briefly seen in ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' has this effect, while she is a New God alien in the comics, she’s a distinctly [[HumanAliens human looking one]]. The filmmakers however decided to render Granny in CG alongside Darkseid and [=DeSaad=] (likely due to the superimposing of a real actress into the shot being too difficult and costly) with the end result of Granny [[https://preview.redd.it/9j79536mpvq61.png?auto=webp&s=87fc0ee5ea09c7a71aea257dbcfad29adeafbf8f looking far creepier]] than her master Darkseid the GodOfEvil himself.

*** [[spoiler:The Hulk seen in ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' takes this to the logical extreme as being the perfect hybrid of both Bruce Banner and Hulk (aka Professor Hulk), it’s like there’s a big green Mark Ruffalo walking around being careful and scientific instead of child-like rage-outs the result is [[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8K9babkSoOs/maxresdefault.jpg strange]] to say the least. It's also probably thanks the preceding 10 years where you as an audience have gotten used to the savage ManChild Hulk, that the sight of a near-human intelligent Hulk talking with no HulkSpeak is freaky.]]

** ''Film/RogueOne'' has a digital recreation of Creator/PeterCushing as [[Characters/StarWarsWilhuffTarkin Grand Moff Tarkin]], done by superimposing his computer-generated likeness on a live actor's face, similar to a Deepfake though using direct MotionCapture. This was a major talking point among critics who not only had a mixed reaction to the end result, but questioned whether it was even ethical to "resurrect" an actor like this in the first place (although the filmmakers did obtain permission from the Cushing estate). For some viewers the combination of natural body movements and not-quite-right facial movements were deep in UncannyValley. But considering the character is [[TheSociopath Wilhuff Tarkin]], [[FauxAffablyEvil who can commit genocide with the most polite tone of voice]], [[TropesAreTools this isn't necessarily a bad thing]]. On the other hand, [[spoiler:the last-scene cameo of de-aged Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia]] is done the same way, and she isn't anywhere near as evil.

** ''Film/RogueOne'' has the CGI performance of the late Creator/PeterCushing "reprising" his role from 1977 despite having died in 1994. Done by putting a CGI render of his face over a live actor's body, for some viewers the combination of natural body movements and not-quite-right facial movements are deep in UncannyValley... But considering the character is [[TheSociopath Wilhuff Tarkin]], [[FauxAffablyEvil who can commit genocide with the most polite tone of voice]], [[TropesAreTools this isn't necessarily a bad thing]]. On the other hand, [[spoiler:the last-scene cameo of de-aged Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia]] is done the same way, and she isn't anywhere near as evil.

** ''Film/AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania'': [[spoiler:[[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpxQx5oXwAAp1OK.jpg M.O.D.O.K aka Darren Cross]] naturally had this effect on people with Creator/CoreyStoll’s head getting widened the comic book version’s massive proportions and having the signature tiny limbs. All of which freaked many viewers out though in fairness this was an unavoidable circumstance of bringing M.O.D.O.K to screen with his [[{{Gonk}} sheer freakishness]] being a core part of his character. InUniverse the heroes have this exact reaction to him. There’s also the fact he’s bald unlike the comic version, which likely contributed to his uncanniness, though you could also argue giving him realistic hair would have just creeped people out even further.]]

*** [[spoiler:The Hulk seen in ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' takes this to the logical extreme as being the perfect hybrid of both Bruce Banner and Hulk (aka Professor Hulk), it’s like there’s a big green Mark Ruffalo walking around being careful and scientific instead child-like rage outs the result is [[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8K9babkSoOs/maxresdefault.jpg strange]] to say the least. It's also probably thanks the preceding 10 years where you as an audience have gotten used to the savage ManChild Hulk, that the sight of a near-human intelligent Hulk talking with no HulkSpeak is freaky.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:This animatronic baby was almost used in the ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' movie series. Fortunately for our dreams, wiser heads prevailed...]]

* In old movies where white people wear blackface, this trope will definitely be in play. The people who do it look more like monsters than actual Black people (unfortunately, that may have been the point...)

* The turtles' faces in ''Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2014'', have invoked a surprisingly more human appearance than one might expect, leading for some to have had this reaction to them. Justified given that this is meant to be a realistic take on a story about giant mutated humanoid turtles. Also more than likely meant to be an IntendedAudienceReaction. Not unexpectedly, images of the tie-in toys don't seem to get this reaction.