Question 1

Why did the green safety lasers on the panic room door constantly blind Jodie Foster during filming?

Accepted Answer

The sets were designed for Nicole Kidman, who is much taller than Jodie Foster, so the lasers ended up at Foster's eye level when she entered and exited the room.

Question 2

What surprising physical change occurred with Kristen Stewart during the production of Panic Room?

Accepted Answer

According to David Fincher, Kristen Stewart grew more than three inches during filming, starting shorter than Jodie Foster and ending up towering over her.

Question 3

How many takes were required for the shot of Sarah's medical bag sliding along the floor outside the panic room?

Accepted Answer

The shot of Sarah's medical bag sliding along the floor outside the panic room took 103 takes.

Question 4

What unexpected souvenir did the crew keep finding on set for months after filming?

Accepted Answer

According to David Fincher, the crew were finding feathers from Burnham's drilling through the pillow scene all over the sets for 6 months.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized Panic Room?

Accepted Answer

Panic Room was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2011 and received recognition at the Black Reel Awards in 2003.

Question 6

Why did the green safety lasers on the panic room door blind Jodie Foster during filming?

Accepted Answer

The sets were designed for Nicole Kidman, who is taller than Jodie Foster, so the lasers were at eye level for Foster, constantly blinding her as she entered and exited the room.

Question 7

How many takes did it take to get the shot of Sarah's medical bag sliding along the floor outside the panic room?

Accepted Answer

It took 103 takes to capture the shot of Sarah's medical bag sliding along the floor outside the panic room.

Question 8

What surprising growth spurt did Kristen Stewart experience while filming Panic Room?

Accepted Answer

Kristen Stewart grew more than three inches during filming, starting shorter than Jodie Foster and ending up towering over her by the final shots.

Question 9

What is the central conflict in Panic Room?

Accepted Answer

Newly divorced Meg Altman and her daughter Sarah are trapped in their brownstone's panic room during a home invasion by three intruders who want something inside it.

Question 10

Which festivals or awards is Panic Room associated with?

Accepted Answer

Panic Room was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2011 and received a Black Reel Award in 2003.

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