Medusa was a character in the 1981 film, "Clash of the Titans". Special-effects creator Ray Harryhausen used stop motion animation to depict the battle with Medusa. Although "the essential story sticks closer to its sources than any other interpretation", the film takes creative liberties and Medusa's biology differs from "any previous representations, ancient or modern". Medusa is also featured in the 2010 remake of the film, with her face appearing human until it contorts as she turns her victims to stone.