Unscripted

With how many films Hollywood pumps out every year, it&#39;s just a statistical fact: <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/box-office-flops-from-your-birth-year/michelle-nati" target="_blank">They can&#39;t all be winners</a>. Sometimes even the biggest budgets and most glamorous stars can&#39;t save a film from cratering at the box office. However, even when a film tanks, the filmmakers aren&#39;t always willing to own up to it - and some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/proud-flop-actors-of-hollywood/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">stars stand by them</a> no matter what.

But give it a few years and some more respectable films under their belts, and actors are usually willing to be more candid. Collected below are a few occasions when movie stars were brutally honest about their biggest flops.

What Actors Said About Their Biggest Flops

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Candid Actors Confess: Biggest Flops and What They Said

Pierce Nahigyan

A look at some fresh cuts and risky styles.

Hair Dos, Don'ts, and IDKs

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, wigs and prosthetics are windows into the makeup department, project budget, and studio demands. 

Hair & Makeup & Wardrobe

Film Trivia

For an actor, physical transformation often comes with the territory. Hell, some people win Oscars entirely because of it. But there is transformation, and there&#39;s reinvention... and then there&#39;s violation. For Hollywood&#39;s baldest and brightest, choosing to don a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-wear-hair-pieces/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">hairpiece</a> can be construed as a shameful capitulation - even an act of blasphemy.

Some bald actors, of course, weave in and out of hair and non-hair roles without a hitch. No one knows, for example, what Nicolas Cage and John Travolta&#39;s real hair actually looks like anymore. But for many a bald thespian, baldness&nbsp;has become an inseparable part of his identity - even his legacy. The patron saint of the bald actor is, of course, Telly Savalas, who chose the bald look and stuck with it - undeterred - for the entirety of his career. For too many others of his ilk, however, the temptation of a full head of hair is, sadly, just too much to pass up. Be the bald, gentlemen. Be the bald.

Vote up the unexpected hairpieces that truly changed the way you saw - and respected - the actors wearing them. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-bald-caps-in-movie-tv/brenden-donnelly" target="_blank">Then take a look at the flip side of the equation.</a>

Hairpieces On Iconically Bald Actors, Ranked By Degree Of Blasphemy

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Worst Hairpieces In Movies & TV Shows, Ranked By Degree Of Blasphemy

Chris Bellamy

Looking closer at the actors who have played cold-blooded bad guys—and totally nailed it.

Playing the Villain

Costuming & Props

Acting is the practice of pretending to be someone else, which becomes complicated when an actor must go through a physical transformation in order to accurately fill the look for a role. Though a few highly dedicated actors choose to gain or lose weight to shape their figure for a role, most character transformations are made through intense applications of various makeup and prosthetics.&nbsp;As prosthetics technology advances every year, it seems as if more and more actors in films are cleverly disguised as their characters under copious amounts of latex and makeup. While subtle changes can be powerful, it is even more impressive when makeup and hairstyling can make an actor appear to be a totally different person. Whether literally turning them into disgusting <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-human-villains-in-monster-movies/orrin-grey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">villains and monsters</a>, or maybe just an entirely different human, the advances in makeup have made it possible for anyone to play any role. Here are the actors who, thanks to movie magic, became totally unrecognizable while playing villains.

Actors Who Became Unrecognizable To Play A Villain

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Griffin Peters

Exposing all the weird, expensive, political, ego-driven stuff that happens behind the scenes before and after films and TV series hit the screens.

That's Showbiz, Baby

Behind The Scenes

Most artists <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/adventure-movies-based-on-real-myths/jim-rowley">draw inspiration from real life</a>, but some creations are more directly inspired by specific experiences than others. Many filmmakers have adapted their lives to the screen, including Steven Spielberg with&nbsp;The Fabelmans, Greta Gerwig with&nbsp;Lady Bird, and François Truffaut with&nbsp;The 400 Blows, but not all autobiographical filmmaking depicts events from the distant past. In some cases, filmmakers are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-altered-after-real-events/jacob-shelton">responding to events in real time</a>. This often leads to disguised storytelling. Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s alien apocalypse movie&nbsp;The World’s End, for instance, isn’t an obvious depiction of the star’s struggles with alcoholism, but Pegg later revealed that it was a creative response to a painful time in his life. Similarly, few fans would suspect that&nbsp;Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom&nbsp;is a glorified <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-about-getting-dumped/anncasano?ref=browse_list">breakup movie</a>, but its notorious darkness helped George Lucas and Steven Spielberg purge their feelings after their respective breakups.&nbsp;Some filmmakers intentionally use their artistic medium as a form of therapy, while others are surprised by the emotional impact of making art out of their own struggles. In some cases, they choose not to discuss the real-life parallels until years after the film’s release. Whatever the case, these movies are windows into the personal hardships of their creators, and while they are not always easy to watch, they do demonstrate the power of filmmaking to depict real-world experiences in innovative and surprising ways.

14 Movies That Were Surprisingly Inspired By Creators' Personal Hardships

Movies You Didn't Realize Were Low-Key Autobiographical

Lily McElveen

Are you the "horror person" on your virtual trivia team? Meet your new secret weapon: lists about everything even you don't know about movies scarier than the sound of a child's laughter in a cemetery after dark.

Horror Buff Stuff

Horror has been a popular film genre for more than 100 years. Many fans check out the latest horror flick for a simple reason: Horror is exciting. A reliable, run-of-the-mill horror film offers startling jump scares, nauseating gore, and/or disturbing plot developments that stick with the viewer long after the credits roll.Because of this, some believe horror can only offer cheap thrills. On the contrary, plenty of horror films offer up a visual experience on par with anything else in cinema. Here are a few horror films that have no business being as gorgeous as they are.

The Prettiest Horror Movies That Are A Freaky Feast For The Eyes

12 Horror Movies That Are Visually Stunning

Jim Rowley

Entertainment

Making a movie is difficult under the best of circumstances. Under the worst of circumstances, it's a full-fledged ordeal. As budgets grow and studios increasingly seek to satisfy the demands of franchise fans, reshoots have become commonplace. If a test audience reacts negatively to something, or the filmmakers feel they didn't hit the nail right on the head, going back for additional filming is a necessary solution.The following movies are worst-case scenario examples of that. In each case, production had to stop right in the middle so that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-movies-behind-the-scenes-problems/anncasano">some kind of significant problem</a> could be fixed. Stories that weren't working, actors getting sick or even dying, and financial issues are just a few of the factors that caused these films to pause for a period of time and then restart. A few of them couldn't recover, leading to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bad-movies-behind-the-scenes-stories/anncasano">poor reputations</a>. Amazingly, however, a few went on to become critical and/or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/huge-90s-movies-that-disappeared/mike-mcgranaghan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">box office hits</a>, despite the massive behind-the-scenes woes.&nbsp;

18 Movies That Had To Stop In The Middle Of Filming And Restart

Movies That Had To Stop In The Middle Of Filming And Restart

Mike McGranaghan

Exploring the special effects that bring entertainment to life.

Movie Magic

Watchworthy

Getting the “perfect" shot to capture a director's vision for a movie can be a complicated task, bringing a litany of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/directors-talk-about-making-of-famous-movie-scenes/anncasano">stories of how complex sequences were achieved</a>. Productions may have to shell out huge sums to secure a mind-blowing location or build a proper set to stage the scene at hand.&nbsp;Whether recreating a real-life location, reconstructing a moment in history, or building a fantasy location from scratch, some of the most bizarre and impressive feats of construction have come from moviemaking. In that spirit, enjoy these stories of extreme creativity and resources movies channeled into building massive locations to get the right shot.

Movies That Built Their Own Massive Locations To Get The Right Shot

Emmett ORegan

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-fantasy-movies-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-film">Fantasy films</a> and the skill with which they bring creatures to powerful life are truly enchanting and magical. Although learning about behind-the-scenes stories involved in making <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fantasy-creatures-movie-details/raelyn-giansanti">fantasy creatures</a> for films like The Lord of the Rings might take away some of the wonder, learning about the efforts filmmakers go to endow their creations with life allows for a richer, deeper understanding of the magic of the movies.&nbsp;

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About The Making Of Movie Fantasy Creatures

Thomas West

Weird History

They don't make <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-movies">action movies</a> like they used to. Great stars, great stunts, great one-liners, and none of that wall-to-wall CGI you see nowadays. Also, get off my lawn. Classic action flicks were filmed at a variety of locations, and some of them were even outside Los Angeles! Here are a few examples as seen by satellite.

Satellite Images Of Nostalgic Action Movie Locations

Satellite Images Of Action Movie Locations

Gordon Cameron

Pop Culture

Cult films, particularly comedies, occupy a special place in the minds of many. There's something uniquely pleasurable about enjoying a film that was, for one reason or another, either reviled or overlooked at the time of its initial release.Many of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cult-comedy-movies-list/ranker-film">best cult comedy films</a>, appropriately enough, have fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, some of which have come to light many years after they were shown in theaters.

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About Cult Comedies

A battle scene where a forest gets burned to the ground. An FBI agent jumping out of a plane without a parachute. Cars falling from the sky. Or a super-spy escaping the possibility of being eaten by crocodiles by jumping onto their backs.These are just a few scenes from well-known movies that could have viewers asking each other, “How did they do that?” Or perhaps the audience assumed the scenes were fake, produced using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/live-action-films-with-the-best-cgi-effects/randolph">computer-generated images</a> or another type of visual effect.But as these behind-the-scenes stories show, the stunts or events described below are real, produced with little to no <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unnecessary-cgi-in-movies/ezra-hendren">special effects</a>.

Movie Scenes You Thought Were Fake But Weren't

TGWrites

Movies settings are pure illusion - smoke and mirrors, a mishmash of real locations, studio sets, and visual effects. The sets were probably torn down and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-made-before-cgi/anncasano">visual effects</a> never existed, but the locations are there if you want to visit them. Whether you want to see <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/obi-wan-kenobi-facts/jonathan-mendelsohn">Obi-Wan Kenobi</a>'s house on Tatooine, the icy planet of Hoth, or the town that the shark in Jaws terrorized, you could visit many of these famous locations yourself.Or, more inexpensively, you can look at satellite images of them. Vote up your favorites below!

Satellite Images Of Blockbuster Movie Locations

By definition, every <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/must-see-movies/ranker-film">historical war movie</a> is set in a real location. But often the original location can't be used - whether the filmmakers can't get permission, or the area has been built up and no longer looks how it did long ago, or it's just impractical. In such cases, other locations stand in for famous battlefields, beaches, or buildings. (And occasionally, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/2012/10/my-experience-on-set-of-the-movie-gettysburg-1.html">the real place can actually be used</a>.)Here are satellite images of war movie locales, juxtaposed with images from the scenes filmed there. Vote up the most interesting or enlightening entries!

Satellite Images Of War Movie Locations

Adventure Entertainment

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-adventure-movie-small-details/tpetersccc">Action-adventure movies</a> have been a Hollywood staple since the advent of cinema. A specific slice of adventure that has always appealed to an audience is a treasure hunt. With the promise of riches, magic, or mythical artifacts waiting to be plundered, viewers love to watch the dashing heroes evade traps and enemies to find the prize at the end.Oftentimes, great adventures happen <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-of-excalibur/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">behind the scenes</a> as well. Many of the greatest treasure hunt movies have interesting tales behind them just like the pitfalls that the characters navigate within the movies themselves. Check out these unexpected tidbits from the planning and production of classic treasure hunt films that are worth their weight in gold.

Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Treasure Hunt Movies

Behind The Scenes Stories From Treasure Hunt Movies

Ann Casano

90s Movies

We could argue that the 1990s were the golden era of rom-coms. Meg and Tom. Leo and Kate. Julia and everyone.While some of these films are coming up on being thirty years old, they still have a special place in our hearts. These are the <a href=" https://www.ranker.com/list/best-romantic-comedies-for-people-who-hate-rom-coms/mike-mcgranaghan">comfort movies</a> we come back to time and time again when we need a pick-me-up. We can laugh with some, and cry (sometimes sob) along with others.&nbsp;Over the years, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-classic-romcoms/anncasano">behind-the-scenes stories</a> about these films have been shared; and these fun facts only make us appreciate the films even more. Who knew that one of the most quintessential outfits of ‘90s films was bought off a person on the street? Or that some of our favorite moments in rom-com history were ad-libbed?&nbsp;Get ready to be transported to a simpler time of rollerblades and butterfly clips. Enjoy the blast of nostalgia from these facts about your favorite '90s rom-coms.&nbsp;

Behind-The-Scenes Facts About '90s Romantic Movies

Behind-The-Scenes Facts About '90s Rom-Coms

Emily Mast

Sometimes it is just not actors who make a repeat performance. Occasionally, dresses, accessories, or the odd prop can make a cameo in another film or TV show if you pay close attention. Here are but a few costumes and set pieces that eagle-eyed fans found over the years that made several appears in one production after another. Please vote up your favorite recurring costumes.&nbsp;

20 Times A Movie Or TV Costume Was Reused And Recycled For A Completely Different Film Or Show

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Erin Maxwell

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