Question 1

What misconception did Lizzy Caplan have about Cloverfield before her second audition?

Accepted Answer

Lizzy Caplan thought it was a romantic movie until her second audition, where she read a scene. She only learned it was a monster movie after being offered the role, and actors weren't allowed to read the script until signing on.

Question 2

Why is the Statue of Liberty's head shown larger than its actual size in Cloverfield?

Accepted Answer

The head is shown about 50% larger than actual size. CG supervisor David Vickery said this was due to complaints that it looked too small in the trailer, as many people imagined it being much bigger.

Question 3

How did the first trailer for Cloverfield create buzz without revealing the title?

Accepted Answer

The first trailer played before Transformers (2007), showing a giant explosion in New York City and the Statue of Liberty's head thrown down a street, shot with a hand-held video recorder with no title shown.

Question 4

What practical reason explains Cloverfield's 80-minute runtime without credits?

Accepted Answer

The film's runtime without credits is about 80 minutes, matching the length of a long-running MiniDV tape, a common format used in consumer camcorders.

Question 5

What warning did many theaters post during Cloverfield's opening weekend?

Accepted Answer

Many theaters posted signs warning guests that the hand-held camera movements in the film might cause motion sickness.

Question 6

What misconception did Lizzy Caplan have about Cloverfield before her second audition?

Accepted Answer

Lizzy Caplan thought it was a romantic movie until her second audition, where she read a scene. She only learned it was a monster movie after being offered the role, and actors weren't allowed to read the script until signing on.

Question 7

Why is the Statue of Liberty's head shown larger than its actual size in Cloverfield?

Accepted Answer

The head is shown about 50% larger than actual size. CG supervisor David Vickery said this was due to complaints that it looked too small in the trailer, as many people imagined it being much bigger.

Question 8

How did the first trailer for Cloverfield create mystery before its release?

Accepted Answer

The first trailer played before Transformers (2007) and showed a giant explosion in New York City with the Statue of Liberty's head thrown down a street, shot with a hand-held video recorder and no title.

Question 9

What practical reason explains Cloverfield's 80-minute runtime without credits?

Accepted Answer

The film's runtime without credits is about 80 minutes, which matches the length of a long-running MiniDV tape, a common format used in consumer camcorders.

Question 10

What unusual warning did theaters post during Cloverfield's opening weekend?

Accepted Answer

Many theaters posted signs warning guests that the hand-held camera movements in the film might cause motion sickness.

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