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https://www.kotaku.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/08/18myfr54genm0jpg-scaled.jpg?quality=7525601444The man responsible for the fantastical elements and chilling creatures of film classics like Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans passed away today. With simple clay and an eye for precision, Ray Harryhausen laid the groundwork for how modern-day special effects look.