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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Psycho II (1983) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Psycho II (1983) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983).
About the movie:
After twenty-two years of psychiatric care, Norman Bates attempts to return to a life of solitude... but the specters of his crimes -- and his mother -- continue to haunt him.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
In order to lose the required amount of weight for the present day scenes,
Matt Damon
went on a strict regimen of food deprivation and physical training. This caused his health to become so frail that he was put on medical supervision for several months after the shoot. However, his efforts didnt go unnoticed: director
Francis Ford Coppola
was so impressed by Damons display of method acting, that he offered him the leading role in
The Rainmaker
. While making
Good Will Hunting
, after regaining his healthy weight, Damon met Steven Spielberg (who was then casting
Saving Private Ryan
). Spielberg told Damon that he had loved his performance in "Courage Under Fire" and had wanted to hire him to play Pvt. Ryan, but was afraid that Damon was too skinny. Once Spielberg saw Damon at his normal weight, he hired him for Ryan.
b.
The Australian 1980s Roadshow Home Video release of this movie also includes after the movie director
Laurie Kirkwood
s 1983 Australian short film "Its a Living".
c.
"Over the Rainbow" is performed by Olivia Newton-John, whose most notable film role in
Grease
was opposite John Travolta.
d.
Norman refrains from giving Mary the key to Cabin 1. Cabin 1 was the site of the infamous shower scene in
Psycho
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
Production began without a finished script; scenes were often written the day of filming. During one driving sequence,
Tom Cruise
actually had to read his lines off cue cards attached to his windshield, which resulted in a minor car accident. For subsequent driving sequences, Cruise was fitted with a special earpiece to have lines fed to him.
b.
This was the last film
Samuel Goldwyn
produced for United Artists before moving to RKO Radio Pictures in 1941.
c.
The reflection of young Norman Bates in the doorknob when he flashes back to his mothers poisoning is
Oz Perkins
,
Anthony Perkins
son.
d.
According to documentaries on the making of the film,
Charles Chaplin
began to feel more uncomfortable lampooning
Adolf Hitler
the more he heard of Hitlers actions in Europe. Ultimately, the invasion of France inspired Chaplin to change the ending of his film to include his famous speech.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
Not based on the book of the same name.
b.
A doctor was on call 24 hours a day for both
Marilyn Monroe
and
Montgomery Clift
during the filming.
c.
The assistant property masters name,
Charles Sertin
, is on the third brain on the shelf.
d.
The Ectomobile was originally painted black until it was pointed out that most driving would be at night and the car would be difficult to see. It was then repainted white.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
Director
Ray Dennis Steckler
had the dancing girls in an early scene chew gum as they danced, hoping it would distract from their bad footwork.
b.
Laurence Fishburne
and
Eriq La Salle
both auditioned for the role of Ben.
c.
Columbia Pictures released this film on a double bill with
Hellcats of the Navy
starring
Ronald Reagan
and
Nancy Davis
.
d.
When Mary and Norman first go into Normans mothers room, before they turn the lights on, you can see
Alfred Hitchcock
s silhouette on the wall to the far right.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
The original house set was used and the motel was reconstructed.
b.
The last known surviving mechanical shark of Bruce is suspended atop two metal poles in the middle of an auto wrecking yard, at U Pick Parts in Sun Valley, CA, in the San Fernando Valley. The lot is owned by Nathan Adlen.
c.
First posthumous Academy Award nomination for an actor: Jeanne Eagles for Best Actress 1928/29.
d.
During the cattle drive,
Audie Murphy
(Reb) has ridden up ahead, over a ridge, to scout the trail and sees a range fire burning towards the herd. As he races back down the hill to the other riders, his horse slips and almost falls down. He and the horse are able to recover and without missing a beat, Murphy says his lines to the others and the scene goes on.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
The original shower head used in
Psycho
was supposed to have been used in this film as well. However, just before filming was to commence, someone stole it.
b.
A Formal Faucett was actress
Dorothy LeMay
s first adult film role.
c.
The opening scene in the library was shot in five hours.
d.
Dorothy Stratten
was murdered soon after production ended. The negative publicity surrounding the tragedy contributed to the films limited release.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
Most of the heather used in the film was really sumac spray-painted purple.
b.
Meg Tilly
was never allowed to watch any sort of television as a child, and so had never seen the original
Psycho
and was unaware of its significance. She didnt understand why the press was giving all the attention to
Anthony Perkins
for his comeback role in this movie, and one day on the set Perkins overheard her say, "Why is Tony getting all the attention?" Perkins was upset, didnt talk to her during filming, and recommended that she be replaced, even though half of her scenes had already been shot.
c.
In an early scene, the establishing shot outside a seedy bar contains two seedy characters standing outside it, lighting cigarettes. They are musician
Neil Young
and music producer
David Briggs
, who contributed to the soundtrack selection and recording.
d.
Ashley Tisdale
tried out for the part of "Dot".
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
David Carradine
turned down his role at first.
Larry Bishop
rewrote his part and said he could shoot it in one day. Carradine agreed.
b.
This is the only film in the series not to feature Eric Von Zipper and his gang the Rats.
c.
The town of Fairvale where Lila is tailed by Dr. Raymond was the same town as in
Gremlins
and
Back to the Future
. It is located on the Universal Studios (California) back lot.
d.
Anton Jackson says, "Hollywood really *is* out to get Spike Lee?"
Spike Lee
is the director
Malcolm D. Lee
s cousin.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
Just before the birthday scene when Ramu arrives at Lexis house we hear the party planner greet a couple as Mr. and Mrs. de Borman.
John de Borman
is the movies director of photography.
b.
In the shooting script an extended scene in the sheriffs office at the end of the movie reveals Mary survives the gunshot and "shell pull through okay" but goes mad.
c.
Part of the influence for this film can be seen in an early sketch
Mike Myers
did for
Saturday Night Live
in which several of James Bonds nemeses complain about his invulnerability and how much easier it should be to kill him.
d.
Upon receiving the script prior to her audition,
Carrie Fisher
read it aloud with her friend, actor
Miguel Ferrer
. Struck by how unique the story was, Fisher decided to lobby hard for the role of Princess Leia - a decision which paid off.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Psycho II (1983)?
a.
Robert Aldrich
was fired as director and replaced by
Vincent Sherman
with two weeks left before completion. Sherman received sole screen credit.
b.
Joe Eszterhas
wrote the script in around 10 days and listened to the Rolling Stones throughout the writing process.
c.
Richard Kuss
improvised many of his lines.
d.
Meg Tilly
s characters name, Mary Samuels, is a reference to the original
Psycho
. In that film Marion Crane signs her name as Marie Samuels in the Bates Motel. The book upon which the film was based had Marion named "Mary".
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