Question 1

What surprising message did Paul Walker receive about his performance in Running Scared?

Accepted Answer

Quentin Tarantino left a message praising the film and Walker's performance, which relieved the actor after the film's low box office opening.

Question 2

Which special effects technique terrified actor Bruce Altman during filming?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Altman was terrified of squibs used for bloody gunshot wounds, as he'd never been strapped to them before.

Question 3

How did Paul Walker's brother appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

Paul Walker's brother appears as the Paul Walker character sitting at a dinner table in an early scene where a bullet's path is re-traced between houses.

Question 4

Why couldn't Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' be used in a key scene?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers couldn't secure rights to Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' for a car radio scene because the rights were too expensive.

Question 5

What was director Wayne Kramer's reaction to the film's MPAA rating?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Kramer was shocked the film received an R rating on first submission, expecting an NC-17 rating instead.

Question 6

What surprising message did Paul Walker receive after the film's disappointing box office opening?

Accepted Answer

Quentin Tarantino left a message praising the film and Walker's performance, which relieved and delighted Walker.

Question 7

Which actor's brother appears in the film playing the same character in different scenes?

Accepted Answer

Paul Walker's brother appears as Joey Gazelle in an early scene where the bullet path is retraced between houses.

Question 8

What song was originally scripted for a key car scene but couldn't be used due to rights issues?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' was scripted for Joe to play for Oleg in the car, but rights were too expensive.

Question 9

What was director Wayne Kramer's reaction to the film's initial MPAA rating?

Accepted Answer

Kramer was shocked the film got an R rating on first submission, expecting NC-17 based on its content.

Question 10

What special effect technique terrified actor Bruce Altman during filming?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Altman was terrified of squibs used for bloody gunshot wounds, having never been strapped to them before.

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