Question 1

Why is this film sometimes mistaken for a sequel to Grizzly (1976)?

Accepted Answer

It had basically the same plot and trained bear, same executive producer/distributor (Edward L. Montoro), director (William Girdler), and production/distribution company (Film Ventures International), and featured Richard Jaeckel and Christopher George, who also appeared in Grizzly.

Question 2

Which bear subspecies did Leslie Nielsen's character fight in the film?

Accepted Answer

The bear is actually a cinnamon bear (Ursus americanus cinnamonum), a subspecies of the American black bear (Ursus americanus).

Question 3

What dual role did Susan Backlinie perform in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Besides acting onscreen and being an animal trainer, Susan Backlinie also served as Lynda Day George's stunt double.

Question 4

Which two actors from this film later starred in Airplane! (1980)?

Accepted Answer

Both Leslie Nielsen and Michelle Stacy would later star in the film Airplane! (1980).

Question 5

What causes the animals to attack in the film's synopsis?

Accepted Answer

The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above 5000 feet to run amok, which is unfortunate for a group of hikers dropped off by helicopter just before quarantine.

Day of the Animals

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