30 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From Our Favorite Movies
Get ready to peek behind the curtain and discover the magic of movie-making with these 30 amazing behind-the-scenes photos from our favorite films. Compiled by Imgur user BrainTaffy, this list not only showcases incredible moments from the sets of iconic movies but also drops some fascinating trivia for each photo. Whether you're a film buff or just curious about how your favorite scenes came to life, these behind-the-scenes glimpses will give you a new appreciation for the art and effort that goes into filmmaking.
From unexpected candid moments with actors to the intricate setups for special effects, each photo tells a story of creativity, innovation, and sometimes sheer luck. You'll see directors in action, actors goofing around between takes, and the hardworking crew making movie magic happen. So, grab your popcorn and join us on this cinematic journey through the lens of behind-the-scenes photography. Let's dive into the trivia and tales that make these films truly unforgettable!
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Baby Driver
When the actors inside the car are acting, the actual driver is doing the heavy lifting from the roof. Baby Driver, 2017.
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Terminator 2
Terminator 2 (1991) had some practical effects with the help of Linda Hamilton's twin sister. In this unused scene where Sarah cuts a hole in T-800 head, it's a model of Schwarzenegger's head in the foreground, the real Schwarzenegger plays his own reflection, and Linda's twin sister mimics her moves
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Aliens
Filming elements of the iconic "Get away from her you BITCH!" scene between the queen and Ripley in the lifting exoskeleton for Aliens using 2 foot miniatures.
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Raise the Titanic (1980)
Crewman moves the 55 foot scale model of the Titanic around the ocean set while filming the 1980 feature Raise the Titanic.
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Back to the Future 2
The effects crew working out of frame to create the auto-adjusting jacket effect in Back to the Future 2.
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Total Recall
Making Kuato happen on the set of Total Recall, 1990. I feel like that guy in the center frame is seriously rethinking his life choices.
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2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). The floating pen sequence was made by gluing the pen to a giant sheet of glass and just moving it around, camera focused on center so you can't see the edges.
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Faust
Effect techs prepping for the scene where the Angel of Death envelops a town, from the early horror movie Faust, 1926.
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Solo
The Corellian Hounds from Solo were...actually hounds. In fat suits.
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Krull
Effects crew working on the crystal spider scene in Krull, 1983
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Doctor Strange
Before/after cgi effects, Doctor Strange. Simple and complicated at the same time
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Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the clones
Ewan McGregor practicing jumps and swordsmanship while Samuel L Jackson looks on, eating a turkey leg, on the set of Star Wars Episode 2.
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The Matrix
The Matrix, 1999. They couldn't hide the camera in doorknob reflection, so the camera still shows but they disguised it with a coat that matched Morpheus tie and suit coat.
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Gremlins
Animatronics and puppetering effects while filming Gremlins, 1984.
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The Muppet Show
2 puppeteers and a pianist bring Rolf to life shooting the Muppet Show.
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
ILM visual effects crew Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, and Mike Pangrazio working on the hoth scene while filming Empire Strikes Back, 1980.
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Inception
Large-scale model (roughly 2 stories tall) of the snow fortress in Inception, 2010.
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The Muppet Movie
Shooting The Muppet Movie, 1979.
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Manace
The text reads "Model maker Michael Lynch created this miniature set for Star Wars Episode I. To fill the stands, 450,000 Q-Tips were cut, painted and inserted into a mesh. By blowing fans from underneath, the crowd appeared to move around in their seats."
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Manace
Filming The Phantom Menace, 1999. Jar jar was RIPPED.
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Paramount Pictures
Artist Dario Camanile poses with a picture Paramount commissioned him to paint in 1986 for it's 75th anniversary in 1987, which later used this painting as a basis for its new logo.
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Pumpkinhead
Filming Pumpkinhead, 1988. In scenes where the feet werent captured the actor inside the Pumpkinhead suit chose to wear Nikes for better traction. Which would have been fine, except there's apparently a shot in the movie with a clear view of said Nikes. Oops.
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23
Big Trouble in Little China
Effects crew work to rig Thunder to explode filming Big Trouble in Little China, 1986.
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Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr and Don Cheadle wearing their "iron suits" filming Iron man 2. Iron pajamas, more like. So cute.
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25
Conan the Destroyer
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Grace Jones taking a break while shooting Conan the Destroyer, 1984.
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JAWS
Steven Spielberg goofs around with Bruce, the animatronic shark from JAWS, 1975.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tim Curry Rocky Horror Picture Show continuity polaroids.
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Visual effects artist Christopher Evans works on a matte painting of the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
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Superman Returns
Brandon Routh's Superman and the two green men responsible for moving his cape in the "wind"
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Aliens
Promo image from Aliens, of a very happy Ripley with Jonsey, her cat
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