Grizzly II: Revenge w/ Jake Johnson

From How Did This Get Made?

The discussion centers on "Grizzly II: The Revenge," a film widely viewed as a culmination of cinematic misfires, featuring a giant grizzly bear wreaking havoc at a rock concert after the death of its cubs. The hosts delve into the film's chaotic production history, celebrate its failures, and reflect on the nature of bad movies.

Key Takeaways

  • Grizzly 2 is a 37-year epic, proving even movie failures can take their time to shine.
  • Who needs coherent narratives when you have a giant bear crashing a rock concert?
  • A wild concert in Hungary draws 50,000, turning disaster into an unexpected cultural event.
  • Remember: legally, a movie must be 88 minutes—Grizzly 2 creatively skirted that with concert footage.
  • Actors Charlie Sheen and George Clooney appeared in this train wreck; even they can’t save a bear.

Who is mentioned in this episode?

12 people come up, including Jason Manzukas, Jake Johnson, Joseph Ford Proctor.

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