Hair raising in more ways than one
When the film finally was released, the box office returns were a bit of a fright for producers.
37. Spreadsheets and accounts are (of course) truly terrifying in their own right
Whilst we already know the film garnered critical acclaim, it’s box office takings might have been somewhat scary for the producers.
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Like so many movies that go on to become cult classics, it underperformed in theatres.
38. Speaking of off-camera frights
Terrifying profit margins aside, Huston also seemed to enjoy bringing the fear when the cameras had stopped rolling.
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In 2004 she learned a friend’s daughter was having a viewing party with her pals, and she decided to don her grand high witch costume to surprise them.
39. Note to self: keep Anjelica Huston away from any future kids I have
Talking about the prank, Huston admitted her penchant for mischief making:
“I opened the door and said, ‘Thank you for inviting me!’ … I got them all screaming. It was good. There’s nothing better than making children scream, I have to say”
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