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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Prowler (1981) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Prowler (1981) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981).
About the movie:
A masked killer, wearing World War II U.S. Army fatigues, stalks a small New Jersey town bent on reliving a 35-year-old double murder by focusing on a group of college kids holding an annual Spring Dance.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981)?
a.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison actually wanted this movie to be stopped and never be released.
b.
Farley Granger
had a difficult time with
Tom Savini
creating a cast of his face for the film. Granger was claustrophobic and Savini had to encase his entire head to make the plaster cast of Granger for the films finale. The process caused Granger much stress.
c.
Arthur Schnitzler
s original one-act play, "Anatol," was written in 1893.
Harley Granville-Barker
s English adaptation opened in New York City on 14 October 1912 with
John Barrymore
in the title role, and it lasted 72 performances.
d.
Filmed in 1982, not released until 1986.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981)?
a.
Tom Savini
actually did fire a double barreled shotgun into George Frasers fake head to make it explode in the finale of the movie. Although you cant see it on screen, Savini said only half of the fake head was actually destroyed in the shot.
b.
The original Broadway production of "The Shrike" by
Joseph A. Kramm
opened on January 15, 1952 at the Cort Theater, ran for 161 performances and won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1952.
c.
Goldie Hawn
s "Giggly Girl" was a crossover character she successfully portrayed when she went on to appear in
Rowan & Martins Laugh-In
.
d.
In addition to having real professional wrestlers playing the wrestlers in the film, "The Mobster" was played by professional wrestler
Sammy Menacker
. He was formerly known as "Slammin Sam Menacker." By the time this film was made, Menacker had retired from the ring but was still in the business as a host/commentator.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981)?
a.
The shot of the Prowler placing a rose on Sherrys head while Pam is changing in the next room was originally shot as part of Sherrys brutal murder scene. It was edited into the film later on to create more tension for the scene in which Pam returns to the girls room to change.
b.
Much of the films score (credited to
Harry Manfredini
and
Fred Mollin
) is recycled music by Manfredini from previous Friday The 13th films. Manfredini was given credit for the use of his music, and Fred Mollin composed the rest of the score.
c.
Final film for actor
Chris Alcaide
. Alcaide came out of retirement to appear in this movie playing the Chief Justice. His last film had been
Hammett
, about five years earlier.
d.
While searching for actresses, Shindo - Ki Rodriguez asked Cynthia Rothrock if she was interested in playing a part for free, but refused. Shindos friend, Elba Cookie Melendez voluntarily and agreed to play in A Fools Love.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981)?
a.
The cemetery scenes were shot at an actual cemetery on Halloween night of 1980. The open grave used in the film was an actual open grave in the cemetery that was awaiting a funeral.
b.
In filming the shot in which Doug #1 introduces Doug #3 to Doug #2, Doug #2 tosses a beer to Doug #1.
Michael Keaton
catching the beer (tossed by a body double) was shot first. Keaton tossing the beer (this time *to* a body double) was filmed later. Keatons toss so perfectly matched the body doubles original toss, that the planned special effect of digitally erasing the tossed beer can then adding in a digital beer can was not needed, thereby saving the production quite a bit of money. This was referred to by the special effects crew as "The Million Dollar Miracle Beer Can Toss".
c.
Both
John Berry
and
Robert Aldrich
directed additional scenes, uncredited.
d.
The reoccurring mention of Ira Wrights weight loss is a reference to
Seth Rogen
s own weight loss for the film,
The Green Hornet
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981)?
a.
Steel is a DC Comics character. In the comic book, he was directly inspired by Superman when the Man of Steel saved his life (both literal and metaphorically). Since then, John Henry Irons sports Supermans shield as a homage to KalEl. At the movie, the existence or not of Superman is not touched, but John is related to the last son of Krypton via his tattoo.
b.
John Hughes
s final film as a director.
c.
During the final scene in the film at the baseball hall of fame, older Dottie walks past a billboard honoring Jimmy Dugan. It reads, "Jimmy Dugan Hits 58 Home Runs in 1936. When Jimmy Dugan hit his 58th home run, he set a new record for his beloved Chicago Clubs. The club had not seen a similar hitting streak for two decades and Dugans thrilling performance that season helped invigorate the team and set a new attendance record at Harvey Field as well. Jimmy Dugans greatest year was also marked by his appearance at 3rd base in the 1936 All-Star Game, where he hit a low slider out of the park driving in the winning run. Born 1906, Died 1987."
d.
The films shock ending, where the body of Carl grabs Pam, was inspired by the similarly shocking conclusion of
Carrie
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Prowler (1981)?
a.
The fireplace that Rosemarys corpse falls out of was actually a facade fireplace that the crew could move around the set, so it could be more easily shot.
b.
Assistant to the Producer, Lauren Rotkiewicz, was used three times as an extra. She appeared as a girl in Craigs office, the girl in the convenience store robbery, and she appears in the background of the scene in the bar with Jill and Jody.
c.
Michelle Pfeiffer
took on the role of the emotionally fragile waitress in part to work with
Al Pacino
again after having filmed
Scarface
with him nearly a decade before.
d.
Steven Seagal
plays a EPA agent who tries to stop an evil corporation from dumping toxic waste causing environmental damage in Kentucky. Seagals previous film
On Deadly Ground
deals with the same thing but with a Oil Company in Alaska.
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