The table below contrasts the actual physical mechanisms D'Onofrio deployed against the visual beats seen on screen alongside co-stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.
| Scene Sequence | Physical Apparatus & Method | Biological Cost to Actor |
|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Reanimation | Locked knee braces, taped ankles, and neck constriction | Severe lumbar strain, restricted oxygen, hip bruising |
| "Sugar Water" Kitchen Encounter | Direct sugar ingestion, mechanical head tension wires | Severe nausea, scalp abrasions, vocal cord fatigue |
| Manhattan Street Stalking | Extended street walking in full 6-hour prosthetic rig | Latex-induced heat exhaustion, contact dermatitis |
| The Morgue Confrontation | Melting latex stage-three decomposition mask | Adhesive chemical burns on cheeks, impaired peripheral vision |
