Question 1

What stunt injury occurred during the filming of Weekend at Bernie's?

Accepted Answer

Terry Kiser's stunt double broke several ribs while filming the scene where Bernie's body is dragged through the ocean and hits metal buoys.

Question 2

Which actors were originally considered for the lead roles before the characters were aged up?

Accepted Answer

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman were considered early in production before the decision was made to make the leads older.

Question 3

How did Andrew McCarthy end up playing Larry Wilson instead of Richard Parker?

Accepted Answer

Andrew McCarthy was asked to read for Richard, but after reading the script he preferred the part of Larry and got that role instead.

Question 4

What happened to Bernie's house set after filming?

Accepted Answer

The house set built at Fort Fisher Natural Recreation Area was demolished at the end of the movie.

Question 5

What is the basic premise of Weekend at Bernie's?

Accepted Answer

Two insurance employees pretend their murdered boss is alive by puppeteering his dead body while a hitman tries to track him down to finish the job.

Question 6

What dangerous stunt injury occurred during the filming of Weekend at Bernie's?

Accepted Answer

Terry Kiser's stunt double broke several ribs while filming the scene where Bernie's body is dragged through the ocean and hits metal buoys.

Question 7

Which actors were originally considered for the lead roles before the characters were aged up?

Accepted Answer

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman were considered early in production before the decision was made to make the leads older.

Question 8

How did Andrew McCarthy end up playing Larry Wilson instead of Richard Parker?

Accepted Answer

Andrew McCarthy was asked to read for Richard but loved the part of Larry after reading the script, so he got that role instead.

Question 9

What happened to Bernie's house set after filming was completed?

Accepted Answer

Bernie's house was a set built at Fort Fisher Natural Recreation Area and was demolished at the end of the movie.

Question 10

Who directed Weekend at Bernie's and also made a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ted Kotcheff directed the film and made a cameo as Richard's father, who comes out in his underwear and blows his cover.

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