Question 1

What creative advertising strategy was used to promote the film?

Accepted Answer

The marketing included a toll-free phone number (1-888-9-VACANCY) that sounded like calling the Pinewood Motel, with Frank Whaley's voice as the proprietor mentioning 'slashing' prices and 'killer' deals while screams were heard in the background.

Question 2

What was unusual about the Pinewood Motel set?

Accepted Answer

The Pinewood Motel was built specifically for the film and consisted of two entirely separate sets (interior and exterior), designed to look like a run-down dive despite being new. Director Nimród Antal felt he needed to 'shower off' the set's atmosphere after shooting.

Question 3

What behind-the-scenes tension occurred between Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson?

Accepted Answer

Kate Beckinsale had a difficult time working with Luke Wilson, who often showed up hungover, late, and unprepared. Wilson refused to stand off-camera for her scenes, leading Beckinsale to send a photo of herself with a note instead.

Question 4

When were the snuff film scenes shot for the movie?

Accepted Answer

All the snuff films featured in the movie were shot on the first day of filming. The complete snuff films are available on the film's home video release.

Question 5

What is the basic premise of Vacancy?

Accepted Answer

A young married couple becomes stranded at an isolated motel, discovers hidden video cameras in their room, and realizes they must escape or become the next victims of a snuff film.

Question 6

What unique advertising strategy was used for the film 'Vacancy'?

Accepted Answer

The film used a toll-free phone number (1-888-9-VACANCY) that mimicked a call to the Pinewood Motel, with Frank Whaley's voice as the proprietor and screaming in the background, promoting 'slashing' prices and 'killer' deals.

Question 7

What behind-the-scenes tension occurred between Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson during filming?

Accepted Answer

Kate Beckinsale had a difficult time with Luke Wilson, who often showed up hungover, late, and unprepared. Wilson refused to stand off-camera for her lines, leading Beckinsale to send a photo of herself with a note instead.

Question 8

How was the Pinewood Motel set created for the film?

Accepted Answer

The Pinewood Motel was built specifically for the film, consisting of two separate sets (interior and exterior). Director Nimród Antal praised the production designers for making the new structure look like a run-down dive motel.

Question 9

What is the central conflict in 'Vacancy'?

Accepted Answer

A young married couple, stranded at an isolated motel, discovers hidden video cameras in their room and must escape to avoid becoming the next victims of a snuff film.

Question 10

When were the snuff film scenes in 'Vacancy' shot?

Accepted Answer

All the snuff films were shot on the first day of filming, and the complete versions are included on the film's home video release.

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