Question 1

What creative approach did the filmmakers use to achieve the classic black-and-white look?

Accepted Answer

They filmed in color using a miniDV camera and stripped the color in postproduction to mimic the classic B&W look.

Question 2

Where did the production team source many of the props for the film?

Accepted Answer

Most props were purchased on eBay, while others were inexpensive items made from household objects like toilet paper tubes, candle holders, and caulk guns.

Question 3

Which iconic filming location connects 'The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra' to classic 1950s sci-fi and horror movies?

Accepted Answer

Principal filming was done at Bronson Canyon, which was also used in many 1950s science fiction and horror films that 'Cadavra' paid homage to.

Question 4

What challenge did the experienced actors face while performing in this film?

Accepted Answer

While most actors were experienced with stage and film credits, they had to work hard to give an honest B movie performance.

Question 5

Which real-life married couple appears together in the cast?

Accepted Answer

Larry Blamire, who played Dr. Paul Armstrong, and Jennifer Blaire, who played Animala, have been married since 1998.

Question 6

How did the filmmakers achieve the classic black-and-white look for this sci-fi comedy?

Accepted Answer

They filmed in color using a miniDV camera and stripped the color in postproduction to mimic the classic B&W look.

Question 7

What unusual sources provided many of the film's props?

Accepted Answer

Most props were purchased on eBay or made from household items like toilet paper tubes and caulk guns. Some were found around the cabin where filming occurred, including the mashed potatoes eaten on screen.

Question 8

Which iconic filming location connects this movie to classic 1950s sci-fi and horror films?

Accepted Answer

Principal filming was done at Bronson Canyon, which was also used in many 1950s sci-fi and horror films that 'Cadavra' paid homage to, including 'Attack of the Crab Monsters' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'.

Question 9

What challenge did the experienced actors face in performing for this B-movie homage?

Accepted Answer

While most actors were experienced with stage and film credits, they had to work hard to give an honest B-movie performance.

Question 10

Which real-life married couple played characters in the film?

Accepted Answer

Larry Blamire (who played Dr. Paul Armstrong) and Jennifer Blaire (who played Animala) have been married since 1998.

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