American Gothic(1987) Site

The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories behind its production and cast, ranging from on-set brawls to punishing filming conditions. Behind-the-Scenes Incidents

The movie’s release was famously tied to its "so bad it's good" reputation, with the LA Times noting at the time that for veteran actors like Steiger and De Carlo to be even "reasonably good" with such "atrocious" material was a sign of true professionalism. American Gothic(1987)

: A central plot point is that the psychopathic "children" in the film—Teddy, Woody, and Fanny—are actually middle-aged adults who act and dress like young children due to their isolated upbringing. The "Stolen" Imagery The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories

The film's poster is a direct parody of the famous American Gothic . The "Stolen" Imagery The film's poster is a

: Originally, Stephen Shellen (who played Paul) was intended to be the film's lead. However, just one week into principal photography, Shellen got into a bar brawl . He returned to work with his face so badly mangled that makeup could not cover the injuries. To keep the production from shutting down, the director had to quickly rework the film's focus.

: Filmed during the winter on Bowen Island near Vancouver, the shoot was notoriously difficult. Lead actress Sarah Torgov recalled working so late into the night that the cast often had to "dash frantically" to catch the last public ferry home while still in their costumes. If their characters were in pajamas for the final shot, that is exactly what they wore home on the ferry. Fascinating Cast Connections

, famous as Lily Munster from The Munsters , played "Ma".