The character Jud is played by actor Fred Gwynne who graduated from Harvard University in 1951. ", The scene where Pascow first visits Louis in the night was originally shot with star. Both the cat (Church) and dog (Spot) are made to appear bloody at times. A man grows what he can, and he tends it." With Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Fred Gwynne, Brad Greenquist. | In the book Missy does not commit suicide. However, in many instances he takes glee and pleasure from these secrets. When Victor Pascow is being carried into the clinic after being hit by a truck, a rabies poster with a picture of Cujo can be seen on the bulletin board by the stairs. The character of Missy is actually the blending of two characters into one. Soundtracks, The role of Zelda, Rachel's terminally ill sister, was played by a man. The discussion as to how to present the zombie Gage onscreen touched at one point on the possibility of using a little person. (At around 47 mins) The factory from which the truck that hits Gage is leaving, is the International Paper Factory (formerly Champion Paper Factory) in Bucksport, Maine. Some people, probably producers or studio executives, suggested cutting the funeral scene for fear it would inject too much reality into the horror film. Louis says to Jud regarding Church's condition, "I'm not a vet", coincidentally in the sequel. He believes that he is the keeper of many secrets such as Church, his night time stroll with Pascow and the deal his father in law made to him. The truck that runs over and kills Gage was a Peterbilt 378. They also decided that the closing scene was too tame and at their request it was re-shot to be more graphic. Twin actresses played the role of Ellie Creed. The cat was sedated by a veterinarian. One of these voices belongs to, The Micmac burial ground in the film was constructed upon an actual mountain top. (at around 1h 16 mins) When Rachel gets off the semi, the numbers "666" are on it. Directed by Mary Lambert. Missy's car is a 1975 Honda Civic Wagon [WB]. In the remake Jud is played by actor John Lithgow who graduated magna cumme laude from Harvard University in 1967. The picture at Rachel's parents' house is a painting of Zelda as a child, before her spinal meningitis. This is basically a rift on the story "The Monkeys Paw". One of the hardest elements for the production design team was the path to the cemetery as it was described as, "shining in the moonlight.". The storyline revolves on the omen of being hit by the fast trucks on the road. In the novel Rachel passed a sign for Salem's Lot, showing the two are connected. They shot the film in Maine because it was in. The story was inspired by actual events experienced by. The original screenplay featured the "wendigo" (a Native American demon) that was mentioned in the novel, but it was ultimately cut from the film. The original ending was more "sad and quiet and emotional," but early screenings convinced them the film needed a "punchier" one. Judd Crandall's house for the film was actually a facade built upon a smaller preexisting house. After tragedy strikes, a grieving father discovers an ancient burial ground behind his home with the power to raise the dead. The dead rat dropped into the bathtub was fake. "The soil of a man's heart is stonier, Louis. | Alternate Versions Connections Director, The film was shot on location in the same rural Maine area that. The effort to cast Zelda began with little girls, but they were all just too sweet. A representative of American Humane was present and the cat made a full recovery. The original cut of the film delivered to Paramount's executives was judged to be too long, so excess footage had to be removed. He is basically believing that a man's heart is harder to penetrate with love and emotion but also how tough his heart is. 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