Question 1

Why did The Terror take nine months to complete despite Roger Corman shooting most of it in four days?

Accepted Answer

The bulk was shot in four days by Corman, but second-unit work by five directors stretched over nine months, making it Corman's longest production. [7, 10]

Question 2

Which future famous directors contributed second-unit footage to The Terror?

Accepted Answer

Francis Ford Coppola, Dennis Jakob, Monte Hellman, Jack Nicholson, and Jack Hill all shot second-unit footage. [7]

Question 3

How did Jack Nicholson nearly die during the filming of The Terror?

Accepted Answer

Jack Nicholson claims to have nearly drowned while filming in the surf of Big Sur, California. [11]

Question 4

Why is The Terror in the public domain?

Accepted Answer

The credits feature no copyright information, placing the film in the public domain. [9]

Question 5

What unusual production connection does The Terror have with The Raven (1963)?

Accepted Answer

Roger Corman immediately shot The Terror after The Raven, using the same sets and the same two lead actors. [10]

The Terror

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