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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Haunting (1999) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Haunting (1999) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999).
About the movie:
When Eleanor, Theo, and Luke decide to take part in a sleep study at a huge mansion they get more than they bargained for when Dr. Marrow tells them of the house's ghostly past.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
Marlon Brando
s Oscar for Best Actor was either lost or stolen. The award did show up later when Brando was contacted by a London auction house, intending to sell the item.
b.
The producers asked
George Takei
to come back and play Sulu one more time, and take the helm of the Enterprise-B. But Takei refused because if Sulu had taken the helm, it would have meant temporarily reducing Sulus rank, so that he could serve under Captain Kirk again. He felt that Sulu had worked too hard to earn his command to allow even a temporary reduction.
c.
The Hades landscape in the opening shot was filmed using forced perspective. The miniature itself was only 13 feet deep and 18 feet wide. Almost seven miles of fiber optics and over 2000 lights were needed to illuminate it.
d.
This remake of
The Haunting
was going to be entitled "The Haunting of Hill House" which was the original novel title. It was shortened back to "The Haunting" to avoid confusion with
House on Haunted Hill
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
The outside of Hill House, as well as some interiors were filmed in Harlaxton Manor, in England.
b.
Originally, it was intended for
Steve McQueen
to star in this film, after he had appeared in
The Blob
from the same producer and director. However, McQueen had been so difficult to work with, that they didnt even bother.
c.
Other product placements in this film are cartons of Chesterfield cigarettes and a sign for Challenge ice cream.
d.
The first of sixty-six Hopalong Cassidy movies.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
In the background where the blob monster falls into a sidewalk grate, there is an art store called "Gallerie du Dominique". This store is named after
Dominique Louis
, an art director at Pixar.
b.
This movie was originally planned to represent how new Hollywood was taking over old Hollywood. The original casting choices were
Paul Newman
for Woody (representing old Hollywood) and
Jim Carrey
for Buzz Lightyear (representing new Hollywood)
c.
The part of the big lion head in the fireplace was originally played by a large green ball.
d.
First occasion of
John Wayne
calling someone "Pilgrim".
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
The tank that Indy fights is a replica of a British/American Mark VIII, manufactured in 1918. Its armament consisted of two six-pound guns and seven machine guns; only 107 were produced due to the end of the war. The tank shown in the film has a turret replacing the large cupola for the commander/driver, and no machine guns; it is also much faster than the real Mk VIIIs.
b.
After seeing
The Shining
.
Rob Reiner
was immediately inspired to direct a movie based on a
Stephen King
novel.
c.
The face of the Joker was initially inspired to
Bob Kane
and
Bill Finger
by
Conrad Veidt
as
The Man Who Laughs
.
d.
Liam Neeson
is afraid of heights so his fear when he was dangling off the flight of steps whilst trying to save Nell, required no acting.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
Mia Kirshner
was originally intended to be feeding lines to potential actors in screen tests. However, her performance so caught the attention of director
Brian De Palma
and writer
Josh Friedman
that she was cast as
Elizabeth Short
and her role expanded significantly compared to the novel.
b.
Writer
Michael Tolkin
, as script doctor, did a uncredited re-write on the script.
c.
Was selected for preservation by the national film registry in 1999, being referred to as culturally significant by the United States Library of Congress.
d.
Frequently referred to as an entry in the "Beach Party" movie series, lead actor
Frankie Avalon
, producing studio American-International, and a similar style plot targeting the same young target audience are all that this film has in common with the others. Avalons character has a completely different name (Todd Armstrong instead of Frankie with no last name, not even in
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
, which had the character serving in the military), working against the connection. Series leading lady
Annette Funicello
does have an uncredited cameo, but clearly not in her regular role of Dolores/Dee Dee.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
The actual family did not have any twins. All the children were single births and the father regretted this because he felt multiple births to be more efficient.
b.
The house used in the film is located in Grantham, England and is owned by the University of Evansville (Indiana). It is used by students that study abroad.
c.
Steve Nebraskas character is loosely based on a pitcher named Steve Dalkowski. But, unfortunately he never made it to the major leagues.
d.
Just before "Ghost Riders in the Sky", the emcee of the festival introduces the final car stunt performer as "Dare-devil driver star, Rick Avery".
Rick Avery
was the stunt coordinator for this film.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
Vanessa L. Williams played the role of Terri in the movie, and Vanessa A. Williams played the role of Maxine in the cable series.
b.
When the Uncle goes next door to confront the communists, the man screaming about the plight of the "worker" is
Larry David
, who can be seen in a long shot.
c.
Evie Thompson
was cast in the role of Young Katie (Jessica) but the scenes were cut. She does, however, still appear in the beginning of the film in photo stills.
d.
Cinematographer
Caleb Deschanel
was originally attached to photograph the movie and even completed some of the filming, but dropped out due to creative differences.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
Director Paul Gonzales and actor Brandon Maldonado have known each other since Kindergarten and graduated together.
b.
Liam Neeson
nicknamed
Catherine Zeta-Jones
"The Welsh Gazelle", because they repeated a running take time after time, and he couldnt keep up with her.
c.
Katinka Ingabogovinanana (
Milla Jovovich
)s car is a US Spec Citroën SM
d.
Joe Conforte
, the owner of Mustang Ranch, has a cameo as himself.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
b.
Renny Harlin
: [Finland] one of the parachutes looks like the Finnish flag.
c.
When
Alec Baldwin
s character tells Tony Shaloubs character that they are considering replacing the burro with a Bald Eagle he exclaims "What is this, a Disney Picture?!?" The movie was produced by Touchstone Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures, both of which are part of the Disney Corporation.
d.
The project was originally with Dimension films, with
Wes Craven
attached to direct.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Haunting (1999)?
a.
Ridley Scott
: [score]
Hans Zimmer
and Ridley Scott collaborated for the first time in this movie.
b.
The final shot in the film before the end credits is that of white clouds against a blue sky. This is a reference to the very first frame of the movie, which is also the same as the first frame of the Toy Story trilogy, that of white clouds against a blue sky in the wallpaper on Andys room.
c.
During the one-day reshoot, Hirbours nose was broken and he was forced to shoot the rest of his scenes from angles that would hide the swelling. If you listen closely, you can hear Hirbours nose breaking during the flashback standoff in the snowy field between Declan and Le Morte.
d.
The creaks and moans heard throughout the house were pre-recorded and played during filming in order to get a more natural expression of fear out of the actors.
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