Question 1

What surprising detail did John Carpenter reveal about his producer credit on The Fog?

Accepted Answer

Though credited as producer, John Carpenter said his involvement was minimal: "I come in and say hello to everybody. Go home."

Question 2

How did Selma Blair prepare for her underwater scenes in The Fog?

Accepted Answer

Selma Blair did almost all her own stunts, spending 12 hours in a water tank with only short surface breaks for two days straight for underwater scenes.

Question 3

What is the origin of Tom Welling's character name Nick Castle in The Fog?

Accepted Answer

Tom Welling's character Nick Castle is named after Nick Castle, the actor who played The Shape in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978).

Question 4

What on-set incident involved Selma Blair and director Rupert Wainwright during press access?

Accepted Answer

During an interview, director Rupert Wainwright made a joke Selma Blair didn't like, so she pulled out a rubber breast enhancement pad and flung it at him, saying "That's the Adrienne Barbeau part of the role."

Question 5

How did Julia Stiles' interest affect the character Elizabeth before Maggie Grace was cast?

Accepted Answer

When Julia Stiles expressed interest in playing Elizabeth, the screenplay was tailored and the character matured and expanded. After Stiles didn't join, Maggie Grace was cast and Elizabeth was rewritten to be younger and more innocent.

Question 6

What is the vengeful backstory behind the eerie fog in Antonio Bay?

Accepted Answer

One hundred years earlier, a ship carrying lepers was purposely lured onto the rocky coastline and sank, drowning all aboard. Now the long-dead mariners have returned for revenge.

Question 7

How did John Carpenter describe his producer role on the film?

Accepted Answer

John Carpenter said, "I come in and say hello to everybody. Go home."

Question 8

What extreme stunt work did Selma Blair perform for her role?

Accepted Answer

Selma Blair did almost all of her own stunts, including spending 12 hours in a water tank for two days straight with only short surface breaks for underwater scenes.

Question 9

What is the connection between Tom Welling's character name and John Carpenter's Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Tom Welling's character, Nick Castle, is named after Nick Castle, the actor who played The Shape in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978).

Question 10

How did Selma Blair react to a joke from director Rupert Wainwright during an interview?

Accepted Answer

In response to a joke she didn't like, Selma Blair pulled out a rubber breast enhancement pad from her shirt and flung it at director Rupert Wainwright, deadpanning, "That's the Adrienne Barbeau part of the role."

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