Question 1

Which historical Native American tribe do the Vikings encounter in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Vikings encounter the Beothuk people of Newfoundland in Canada, with a large historical site around Viking settlements there for tourists to visit.

Question 2

What unusual costume trick was used to make the Vikings appear larger and fiercer?

Accepted Answer

Actors wore hockey shoulder pads underneath their Viking costumes to enhance their size and intimidating appearance.

Question 3

What did the original film's director say about Hollywood remakes of his movies?

Accepted Answer

Nils Gaup, director of the 1987 Norwegian original, said Hollywood remade two of his films and both times made 'the worst movie ever.'

Question 4

Why was footage cut to secure an R rating, and where was it restored?

Accepted Answer

8 minutes with more plot development, gore, and a sex scene between Ghost and Starfire were cut for the R rating but restored in the unrated DVD and Blu-ray versions.

Question 5

Which famous comedian filled in as an Indian extra for a day on a dare?

Accepted Answer

Jack Black filled in for an Indian extra for a single day during filming as part of a dare by his close friend, actor Karl Urban.

Question 6

Which historical Native American people did the Vikings encounter in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Vikings encountered the Beothuk people of Newfoundland in Canada, and there's a large historical site around Viking settlements in Newfoundland for tourists to visit.

Question 7

How did the filmmakers make the Viking actors appear larger and more intimidating?

Accepted Answer

Actors wore hockey shoulder pads underneath their Viking costumes to make them appear larger and fiercer.

Question 8

What was cut from the film to secure an R rating, and where can viewers see these scenes?

Accepted Answer

To secure an R rating, 8 minutes containing more plot development, gore, and a sex scene between Ghost and Starfire were cut. These scenes were restored for the unrated DVD and Blu-ray versions.

Question 9

Which famous comedian made a cameo appearance as an Indian extra for just one day?

Accepted Answer

Jack Black filled in for an Indian extra for a single day during filming as part of a dare by his close friend Karl Urban.

Question 10

What did the director of the original Norwegian film think of this Hollywood remake?

Accepted Answer

Nils Gaup, director of the original 1987 Pathfinder, said: "Twice Hollywood has remade my films, and both times they have managed to make the worst movie ever."

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