Question 1

Why did the production spend $75,000 to undo improvements at the filming location?

Accepted Answer

Locals painted and cleaned the mine in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, diminishing its rustic atmosphere, so the budget was used to restore it to its original state for shooting.

Question 2

What safety precaution was necessary during filming in the authentic mines?

Accepted Answer

Only certain lighting devices could be used due to the potential danger of methane explosions in mines up to 900 feet underground.

Question 3

What happened to the real-life mine used as the 'Hanniger Mine' after filming?

Accepted Answer

The Princess Colliery Mine in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, was dismantled, buried, and turned into a park/museum.

Question 4

How did director George Mihalka react to one of the makeup effects?

Accepted Answer

He threw up at the sight of a realistic gory creation by makeup effects artist Thomas R. Burman.

Question 5

Who sang the uncredited folk ballad over the ending credits?

Accepted Answer

Scottish-Canadian tenor John McDermott performed the vocal for the ballad added by composer Paul Zaza as an afterthought.

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