Question 1

What unusual contract clause did Christian Slater have during filming?

Accepted Answer

Christian Slater's contract stated his body temperature shouldn't drop more than 0.1 degrees, so all fake rain was kept 1 degree above body temperature, nearly tripling the heating budget.

Question 2

What happened to Christian Slater right after the film's L.A. premiere?

Accepted Answer

The morning after the L.A. premiere, Christian Slater reported to Ventura City jail to begin a 90-day prison sentence for drug offenses, assault and battery.

Question 3

What was the original title of the film and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'The Flood' but was changed because filmmakers didn't want audiences to assume it was primarily a disaster movie.

Question 4

What record did the film set with its scenic backdrop?

Accepted Answer

At the time of filming, the movie had the largest painted scenic backdrop ever used in a film.

Question 5

How were many of the waterlogged sets created for the film?

Accepted Answer

Many sets, like the cemetery where Tom hides money, were actually water tanks with sets built within them, as shown on an HBO 'Making of' special.

Question 6

Why did Christian Slater go to jail right after the film's premiere?

Accepted Answer

Christian Slater reported to Ventura City jail the morning after the L.A. premiere to serve a 90-day sentence for drug offenses, assault and battery. He was released after 57 days and enrolled in an anti-addiction program.

Question 7

What unusual temperature requirement did Christian Slater's contract specify during filming?

Accepted Answer

Christian Slater's contract required that his body temperature not drop more than 0.1 degrees, so all fake rain was kept 1 degree above body temperature. This made the heating budget nearly triple the special effects budget.

Question 8

What was the original title of 'Hard Rain' and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'The Flood', but the filmmakers changed it because they didn't want audiences to assume it was primarily a disaster movie.

Question 9

What record did 'Hard Rain' set with its scenic backdrop during filming?

Accepted Answer

At the time of filming, 'Hard Rain' had the largest painted scenic backdrop ever used in a film.

Question 10

How were many of the waterlogged sets created for the film?

Accepted Answer

Many sets, such as the cemetery where Tom hides the money, were actually water tanks with sets built within them. This was shown on a 'Making of' special aired on HBO in 1998.

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