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entertainment13 days ago•5 min saved

Thirty Years On: The Stupids’ Infamous Box-Office Bomb That Still Stings

On its 30th anniversary, The Stupids (1996) is revisited as a notorious live-action adaptation that bombed at the box office, earned poor reviews (about 20% on Rotten Tomatoes) and Razzie nominations, and is widely seen as a misfired premise despite its campy setup and a parade of celebrity cameos. The film’s execution — including miscasting and a tonally off approach — overshadowed any potential, marking it as one of comedy’s notable flops from the era.

via SlashFilm|

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film-industry3 years ago•5 min saved

The Tragic Legacy of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie'

The release of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" in 1983 was overshadowed by a deadly accident on set that killed three people, including actor Vic Morrow and two child actors. Director John Landis and four other filmmakers were indicted for involuntary manslaughter, but were later acquitted. The incident raised questions about safety regulations in the film industry and the balance between verisimilitude and safety. Despite the tragedy, Landis continued to work in Hollywood, directing hits like "Coming to America" and "Beverly Hills Cop III." The incident led to the implementation of stricter safety guidelines, but budgetary concerns continue to put actors and crew members at risk.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment3 years ago•5 min saved

The Legacy of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' 40 Years Later.

The tragic accident on the set of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" in 1982, which resulted in the deaths of actor Vic Morrow and two child actors, led to a major overhaul of safety regulations in the film industry. The incident rocked Hollywood and led to a drawn-out trial, but it also resulted in the creation of Safety Bulletins, a list of standards to address special effects ranging from gunfire to pyrotechnics. The legacy of the movie may be tainted, but it led to enduring progress in how movies and TV shows are made, with safety becoming the number one priority.

via Inverse|

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