Question 1

Why was a shocking shower scene added to Society?

Accepted Answer

Director Brian Yuzna felt another shocking scene was needed earlier in the film, so the scene where Billy sees Jenny's body distort in the shower was added during production.

Question 2

How did director Brian Yuzna approach creating Society's plot?

Accepted Answer

Brian Yuzna claims he back-engineered the film's plot points based on special effects ideas or gimmicks, stating he was more interested in the surrealism of the story than the logic.

Question 3

What ominous sign did Brian Yuzna use while filming Society's most infamous scenes?

Accepted Answer

While shooting the infamous 'shunting' scenes, Brian Yuzna would put a sign on the sound stage door that read 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here'.

Question 4

How did Society perform differently in the US versus the UK?

Accepted Answer

The film was ignored and died after its small run in the US, but became a hit in the UK. Director Brian Yuzna has stated he's pleased it developed a cult following in the US.

Question 5

What is Society about?

Accepted Answer

Bill Whitney is worried that he is different to his sister and parents. They mix with other upper-class people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. All is revealed when Bill returns home to find a party in full swing.

Question 6

Why was a shocking shower scene added to Society?

Accepted Answer

Director Brian Yuzna felt another shocking scene was needed earlier in the film, so the scene where Billy sees Jenny's body distort in the shower was added during production.

Question 7

How did Brian Yuzna approach creating Society's plot?

Accepted Answer

Yuzna claims he back-engineered the film's plot points based on special effects ideas or gimmicks, stating he was more interested in the surrealism of the story than the logic.

Question 8

What sign did Brian Yuzna use while filming Society's most infamous scenes?

Accepted Answer

While shooting the infamous 'shunting' scenes, Yuzna would put a sign on the sound stage door that read 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here'.

Question 9

What was Society's reception in different countries?

Accepted Answer

The film was ignored and died after its small US run, but became a hit in the UK. Director Brian Yuzna is pleased it has developed a cult following in the US.

Question 10

What is Society about?

Accepted Answer

Bill Whitney worries he's different from his upper-class family and girlfriend. When he returns home to find a party in full swing, all is revealed.

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