Question 1

How did a fan campaign help get this movie released on DVD?

Accepted Answer

Fan Michael Allred created a website consolidating news about the film, contacted writer/director Dan O'Bannon, and connected him with MGM, which O'Bannon credited for getting the DVD release.

Question 2

What unusual method was used to create the melting corpse effect in the barrel?

Accepted Answer

The shot of the barrel corpse (Tarman) changing was done with a wax face over a skull and heat turned up to melt it. The glass cracking was unintentional due to the heat.

Question 3

Why did Dan O'Bannon eat raw calf brains during filming?

Accepted Answer

O'Bannon ate raw calf brains first to show zombie extras he wouldn't ask them to do anything he wasn't willing to do himself, as they were paid bonus to eat real calf brains.

Question 4

What product placement required special approval in the film?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers had to get approval from Lysol to have Frank spray away the stench of death with their product, as they liked the idea Lysol would kill any conceivable odor.

Question 5

What accidental detail appears in the TV version of the movie?

Accepted Answer

A second jacket was made that says 'Television Version' for Freddy's character, replacing the original jacket that displayed 'Fuck You' which couldn't be shown on TV.

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