Question 1

What inspired the multi-story format of Dr. Terror's House of Horrors?

Accepted Answer

Co-producer Milton Subotsky was inspired by his admiration for Ealing Studios' Dead of Night (1945), which used a similar portmanteau format.

Question 2

Which actor replaced Acker Bilk as Biff Bailey and why?

Accepted Answer

Roy Castle replaced Acker Bilk, who had a heart attack before filming.

Question 3

What meta-reference appears when Biff Bailey runs down a street in fear?

Accepted Answer

He passes a cinema with a poster advertising the film itself, listing characters like Sandor Shreck, Franklyn Marsh, and Sammy Coin instead of the cast.

Question 4

Why does Roy Castle's character immediately pocket cigarettes in one scene?

Accepted Answer

Roy Castle was a lifelong non-smoker, so he put them away instead of smoking.

Question 5

Which real-life family members appear in different segments of the film?

Accepted Answer

Faith Kent and Phoebe Nicholls, who are mother and daughter in real life, appear in different segments.

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