Question 1

What unusual job does Pestario Vargas take to pay off his debt?

Accepted Answer

He agrees to be transported to a remote island and hunted for a full day and night by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive, for $50,000 if he survives.

Question 2

What happened to John Leguizamo during the snake scene?

Accepted Answer

He was actually bitten by the snake during filming, and it wouldn't let go until the trainer pried it off. He was rushed to the hospital to remove the fangs stuck in his leg.

Question 3

Why was a scene cut from the original version of the film?

Accepted Answer

A BDSM scene was cut to change the film's rating from R to PG-13. A brief snippet of this cut scene appears during the end credits.

Question 4

What was added after test screenings to make the Pest more likable?

Accepted Answer

The scene where the Pest plays ball with kids was filmed after principal photography wrapped, as test audiences initially found the character unlikeable.

Question 5

What song does Pest adapt during the opening sequence?

Accepted Answer

He sings an adaptation of "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugar Hill Gang.

Question 6

What unusual job does Pestario Vargas take to pay off his debt?

Accepted Answer

He agrees to be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive, for a day and night to earn $50,000 and freedom.

Question 7

What happened to John Leguizamo during a snake scene in the film?

Accepted Answer

He was bitten by the snake during a take, and it wouldn't let go, so a trainer had to pry it off. He was rushed to the hospital to remove the fangs stuck in his leg.

Question 8

Why was a scene cut from 'The Pest' to change its rating?

Accepted Answer

A BDSM scene was cut to lower the film's rating from R to PG-13, with a brief snippet of the cut scene visible during the end credits.

Question 9

What song does Pest adapt in the opening sequence?

Accepted Answer

He sings an adaptation of "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugar Hill Gang during the opening sequence.

Question 10

Who directed and wrote 'The Pest'?

Accepted Answer

Paul Miller directed the film, and it was written by David Bar Katz and John Leguizamo.

The Pest

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