Question 1

Why does Bride of the Monster end with a nuclear explosion?

Accepted Answer

Producer Donald E. McCoy only agreed to finance the film if Edward D. Wood Jr. rewrote the script to end with a nuclear explosion as a warning against nuclear weapons.

Question 2

What was unusual about Bela Lugosi's performance in this film?

Accepted Answer

Despite concerns about his memory, Lugosi insisted on memorizing his long speech without cue cards and delivered an energetic performance that earned applause from the crew.

Question 3

Which actor from 'The Bowery Boys' appears in Bride of the Monster?

Accepted Answer

William 'Billy' Benedict, one of 'The Bowery Boys,' plays the newspaper seller in a scene with Kelton the Cop.

Question 4

What personal fetish of Edward D. Wood Jr. is reflected in the film?

Accepted Answer

Lobo's apparent fetish with angora wool reflects director Edward D. Wood Jr.'s own fetish with the material.

Question 5

What was Bride of the Monster's distinction upon its original release?

Accepted Answer

This was Edward D. Wood Jr.'s only financially successful film upon its original release in 1955.

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