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Originally Posted by shel  These days you end up with the likes of the uninspiring 'Mama' which throws scene after scenes of lifted material from other better movies but brings nothing new to the table bar some shoddy CGI that could have easily been done more convincingly physically and saved some cash. |
Unfortunately CGI has become the norm as it actually slashes production costs in as much as you have less studio time through not needing countless re-shoots like you do with practical based effects, and is also less messy. There is also the ability to create, add, and alter scenes both pre and post production at the comfort of a desk which means that studios tend to push CGI upon directors - Argento's Dracula being one prominent example that leaps to mind.