Question 1

Which actress appeared in Carnosaur while her daughter starred in Jurassic Park?

Accepted Answer

Diane Ladd appears in Carnosaur, while her daughter Laura Dern appeared in Jurassic Park (1993). Ladd initially turned down the role but accepted after Roger Corman sent her a check with enough zeroes.

Question 2

How was the Tyrannosaurus Rex brought to life in Carnosaur?

Accepted Answer

The T-Rex effects used a miniature remote-controlled puppet, a man in a suit, and a full-sized 16-foot robot. Most shots used the remote-control miniature and hand puppets, as the robot had limited movement and the suit was cumbersome.

Question 3

What festival featured Carnosaur in 1993?

Accepted Answer

Carnosaur was featured at the Stockholm International Film Festival in 1993.

Question 4

How does the film Carnosaur differ from the novel it's based on?

Accepted Answer

The film bears little resemblance to the 1984 novel by Harry Adam Knight (John Brosnan). The book is set in England and follows a reporter investigating deaths caused by many dinosaur species, while the film focuses on a scientist creating dinosaurs to replace humanity.

Question 5

What was the budget and filming duration of Carnosaur?

Accepted Answer

The budget was $850,000, and principal photography lasted 18 days. Director Adam Simon was initially told the budget would be $5-10 million but later learned it was actually $500,000 to $1 million.

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