2/16/2007
I was discussing horror flicks with a co-worker the other day, and the subject of films shot here in Chicago came up. There is a legacy of Chicago-shot horror films- and, after quizzing each other- I decided to quiz YOU about Windy City fright films! So, put on your (Bulls-Cubs-Sox-Bears) thinking cap and take a shot at these: (answers will follow the questions, so- NO CHEATING!
1. Something lurked inside a Chicago landmark-and beneath it- but, in the original book- it all happened in and around a New York museum! What’s the movie?
2. This one had an explosion occur right near the dorms where a former co-worker of mine lived while attending college. A lot of it was shot in the Lake View area. At the beginning of the movie, the death of a serial killer is announced on station WDOL…which, of course, doesn’t exist in Chicago, but is a good hint. There were sequels- the second also shot here, the following two not. The movie is…?
3. This one was shot all over the place here- including North Avenue Beach-and a place that isn’t around anymore! You get exploding bodies, severed heads, and Darryl Hannah’s first movie appearance. In spite of the title, it ain’t about a horse…and the title is…?
4. The Cabrini Green housing projects had a reputation for being a dangerous place- and this film didn’t help! They also shot at UIC, where a graduate student sets out to do research on an alleged myth- but-the story turns out to be a little too real! In one scene, next to the student’s bathroom mirror hangs a Guy Fawkes mask- a similar mask appears in the recent “V for Vendetta!” Sammy Davis Jr. does NOT appear in this film. What is it?
AND NOW- the ANSWERS!!!
1. Bet you knew this one –“the Relic!” (1996) A mutant South American monster lurks in the Field Museum! But, in the original book- it was all in New York. The book was actually better, and NOT due to the location. Local long-time radio personality LaDonna Tittle has a bit part as a teacher on a field trip!
2. Consider yourself lucky you never ran into –Chucky! It’s the killer doll epic “Child’s Play!”(1988) The hint in the clue above was the station WDOL- “dol” as in… “doll!” The spirit of the serial killer mentioned ends up in the Chucky doll.
3. You have to remember the psycho-kinetic fun of…”The Fury!” (1978) Partially shot at the now-log-defunct Old Chicago Amusement Park! Rumor has it James Belushi was cast as an extra, then fired, but you can still see him in a beach scene.
4. If the Sammy Davis Jr. line didn’t give it away, you should have thought of Willy Wonka- it’s the scary “Candyman!”(1992) You get lovely Virginia Madsen, who hears if you say the title name 5 times, he’ll appear and dissect you. Ahem- there are certain people in Chicago today, that, if you say their name at the wrong place and time…the Guy Fawkes mask wasn’t much of a clue, but I thought it was cool that it had a link to a more recent movie.
If you enjoyed this- let me know- svengoolie@wciu.com -maybe we’ll try it again!
1. Something lurked inside a Chicago landmark-and beneath it- but, in the original book- it all happened in and around a New York museum! What’s the movie?
2. This one had an explosion occur right near the dorms where a former co-worker of mine lived while attending college. A lot of it was shot in the Lake View area. At the beginning of the movie, the death of a serial killer is announced on station WDOL…which, of course, doesn’t exist in Chicago, but is a good hint. There were sequels- the second also shot here, the following two not. The movie is…?
3. This one was shot all over the place here- including North Avenue Beach-and a place that isn’t around anymore! You get exploding bodies, severed heads, and Darryl Hannah’s first movie appearance. In spite of the title, it ain’t about a horse…and the title is…?
4. The Cabrini Green housing projects had a reputation for being a dangerous place- and this film didn’t help! They also shot at UIC, where a graduate student sets out to do research on an alleged myth- but-the story turns out to be a little too real! In one scene, next to the student’s bathroom mirror hangs a Guy Fawkes mask- a similar mask appears in the recent “V for Vendetta!” Sammy Davis Jr. does NOT appear in this film. What is it?
AND NOW- the ANSWERS!!!
1. Bet you knew this one –“the Relic!” (1996) A mutant South American monster lurks in the Field Museum! But, in the original book- it was all in New York. The book was actually better, and NOT due to the location. Local long-time radio personality LaDonna Tittle has a bit part as a teacher on a field trip!
2. Consider yourself lucky you never ran into –Chucky! It’s the killer doll epic “Child’s Play!”(1988) The hint in the clue above was the station WDOL- “dol” as in… “doll!” The spirit of the serial killer mentioned ends up in the Chucky doll.
3. You have to remember the psycho-kinetic fun of…”The Fury!” (1978) Partially shot at the now-log-defunct Old Chicago Amusement Park! Rumor has it James Belushi was cast as an extra, then fired, but you can still see him in a beach scene.
4. If the Sammy Davis Jr. line didn’t give it away, you should have thought of Willy Wonka- it’s the scary “Candyman!”(1992) You get lovely Virginia Madsen, who hears if you say the title name 5 times, he’ll appear and dissect you. Ahem- there are certain people in Chicago today, that, if you say their name at the wrong place and time…the Guy Fawkes mask wasn’t much of a clue, but I thought it was cool that it had a link to a more recent movie.
If you enjoyed this- let me know- svengoolie@wciu.com -maybe we’ll try it again!
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