Question 1

Why did Michael Ironside get cast as the killer Colt Hawker?

Accepted Answer

He was cast partly because of his sinister performance in David Cronenberg's Scanners (1981), which was from the same producers as Visiting Hours.

Question 2

What real injury affected Michael Ironside's performance in the film?

Accepted Answer

He broke his ankle on the first day of filming, resulting in a real limp he sports at the end of the movie.

Question 3

Which actor nearly played Colt Hawker before Michael Ironside was cast?

Accepted Answer

William Shatner really wanted the role and nearly got it, but Michael Ironside was the last actor to audition and secured the part.

Question 4

How did Visiting Hours become controversial in the UK?

Accepted Answer

It briefly appeared on the DPP 72 list of 'Video Nasties' and was the first such film aired uncut on television, leading to a fine for the network.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in Visiting Hours?

Accepted Answer

A deranged, misogynistic killer assaults a journalist and follows her to the hospital to finish her off after she survives the attack.

Visiting Hours

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