How Did This Get Made? Grizzly II: Revenge w/ Jake Johnson
Oct 3, 2025
Jake Johnson, actor and co-host of the We're Here To Help podcast, joins the conversation about the bizarre 'Grizzly II: Revenge.' They delve into the movie's tumultuous production history and the misfit footage that finally pieced it together. Jake highlights the absurdity of its poacher subplot and critiques some cringe-worthy character dynamics. The hosts also create a 'Geek Squad' label for today's emerging actors, sparking debates over who qualifies. Expect laughs and wild tangents about forgotten films and surprising cast connections!
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Concert Footage Was Real — Then Funding Vanished
- The film's huge concert was shot in Hungary in 1983 and drew almost 50,000 real attendees.
- Producer Joseph Ford Proctor then disappeared with the raised money, leaving the production stranded.
Future Stars Were Recut Into The Cold Open
- George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Charlie Sheen filmed small roles before they were famous and later were moved to the film's cold open.
- The scene was repositioned to the start years later to exploit their star status in marketing.
John Rhys‑Davies Steals Scenes As Bouchard
- John Rhys-Davies delivers an over-the-top, unforgettable performance as Bouchard that overshadows other actors.
- His physicality includes dramatic moments like moving a tree and riding the bear puppet.
