Question 1

What music licensing differences exist between the VHS and DVD releases of Shag?

Accepted Answer

The VHS has the original theatrical music, while the DVD has substitutions due to licensing issues. The soundtrack release uses the DVD version's music.

Question 2

What surprising set detail connects the Clatterbug's home locations in the film?

Accepted Answer

The interior set for the Clatterbug's main home is the exact same set used for their Myrtle Beach house, with minor changes to make it look different.

Question 3

Which amusement park landmarks appear in Shag and what happened to them?

Accepted Answer

The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park appears with roller coasters Galaxi and Corkscrew, both dismantled in the late 90s. Hurricane replaced them but was also dismantled in 2006 when the Pavilion was torn down.

Question 4

What is the story of Shag about?

Accepted Answer

In summer 1963, Carson is getting married, so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.

Question 5

Which actress plays Carson and what interesting timing connects her to the film's setting?

Accepted Answer

Phoebe Cates plays Carson. The film takes place in summer 1963, and Cates was born in July 1963.

Question 6

What music licensing differences exist between the VHS and DVD releases of Shag?

Accepted Answer

The VHS release contains the original theatrical music, while the DVD has many substitutions due to licensing issues. The soundtrack release uses the DVD version's music.

Question 7

What surprising set reuse occurred in Shag's production?

Accepted Answer

The interior set for the Clatterbug's main home is the exact same set used for their Myrtle Beach house, with minor changes to make it look different.

Question 8

What nostalgic Myrtle Beach landmark appears in Shag and what happened to it?

Accepted Answer

The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park appears briefly, showing the Galaxi and Corkscrew roller coasters. Both were dismantled in the late 90s, and the Pavilion was controversially torn down in 2006.

Question 9

What is the basic premise of Shag?

Accepted Answer

In summer 1963, Carson's friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend before she gets married.

Question 10

Which actress plays Carson in Shag and what's her connection to the film's timeframe?

Accepted Answer

Phoebe Cates plays Carson. She was born in July 1963, the same summer when the film takes place.

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