Question 1

What disgusting material was used for the Stuff in chase scenes?

Accepted Answer

A foam made of blended fish bones was used in some chase scenes, which smelled so bad actors immediately bathed in a river after filming.

Question 2

What real products stood in for the Stuff during filming?

Accepted Answer

Props included Häagen-Dazs ice cream, yogurt, and fire-extinguishing foam for an avalanche effect, with some shots using superimposed images and animation.

Question 3

What was cut from the original version to increase the film's pace?

Accepted Answer

The original longer cut included a romantic hotel room scene between Moriarty and Marcovicci; it was trimmed to speed up the film.

Question 4

Which famous commercial spokesperson appears in a parody?

Accepted Answer

Clara Peller reprises her role parodying Wendy's ads, asking 'Where's the Stuff?' instead of 'Where's the Beef?'

Question 5

What real-world issues inspired Larry Cohen to make this film?

Accepted Answer

Cohen cited consumerism, corporate greed, hazardous product recalls, and the dangers of junk food consumption as his main inspirations.

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