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15 things you didn't know about 'Edward Scissorhands'
15 things you didn't know about 'Edward Scissorhands'
Jacob SarkisianOct 31, 2020, 03:23 IST
The Oogie Boogie man seems to make an appearance, while Tom Cruise was almost cast as Edward Scissorhands.Buena Vista Pictures Distribution/Tim Burton/John Phillips/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures
It's been nearly 30 years since "Edward Scissorhands" was first released in 1990, and with the iconic movie is still one of the best gothic films around, making it perfect for Halloween.
Tim Burton's movie has lots of hidden details, including a staircase statue that looks similar to the Oogie Boogie man from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," as well as a cloud in the shape of scissors.
There are also plenty of behind-the-scenes fun facts, including a number of actors who were almost cast as Edward — plus Johnny Depp apparently passed out.
Read below to find out the hidden details and behind-the-scenes you might not have known.
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Edward Scissorhands was inspired by the screenwriter's dog, as well as a drawing Tim Burton did as a teenager
Tim Burton had Edward Scissorhands in his mind from a young age.
Tim Burton
Edward says less than 150 words in total
Edward Scissorhands is a largely dialogue-less role.
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Each scissor-finger is completely different from the next
Stan Winston created the scissorhands.
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Nick Carter from Backstreet Boys makes a cameo appearance
Nick Carter was in "Edward Scissorhands" before he was a Backstreet Boy.
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Tom Cruise was seriously considered, but Tim Burton wasn't keen
Tim Burton wasn't keen on casting Tom Cruise.
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Gary Oldman turned down the role of Edward because he didn't understand the film
Gary Oldman later starred in his own gothic 1990s movie — "Bram Stoker's Dracula."
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Robert Downey Jr, Tom Hanks, and Jim Carrey were all considered for the role
All three actors were considered to play Edward.
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Johnny Depp refused cooling agent because of his dedication to the character
Johnny Depp was fully committed to the role of Edward.
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The filmmakers paid real-life residents to paint their houses bright colors, and put them up in Disney World during filming
"Edward Scissorhands" was filmed in a real neighborhood.
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The topiaries were all fake
Production designer Bo Welch designed and manufactured the topiaries with his team.
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But the dog haircuts were actually real
"Edward Scissorhands" didn't fake the dog haircuts.
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This was Vincent Price's last film
Vincent Price amassed over 200 movie and TV credits.
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Price's role was supposed to be larger, but it had to be reduced as he was seriously ill
Vincent Price's last appearance was in "Edward Scissorhands."
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When Peg enters the mansion, the statue behind her looks eerily similar to the Oogie Boogie man from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
"The Nightmare Before Christmas" was directed by Henry Selick.
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When Peg drives up to the castle, one of the clouds is shaped like scissors
Tim Burton directed "Edward Scissorhands."
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