The Shawshank Redemption, released in 1994, follows the story of a banker named Andy Dufresne, who is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife and lover despite his claims of innocence. The film follows him across the decades, showcasing his incarceration experiences and the relationships he forms along the way. The picture did not perform as well as expected upon its initial release, but it went on to be nominated for seven Academy Awards and is today acknowledged as one of the best films of all time. Check out these lesser-known Shawshank Redemption facts.
It’s Based On A Novella By Stephen King
The Shawshank Redemption is based on King’s novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, which differs from many of his other writings. Different Seasons was a compilation of four novellas, three of which were made into films, including The Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil, and The Body (Stand By Me). King received $5,000 for the picture rights to his novella, but he never paid the check. Years later, he framed the cheque and delivered it to director Frank Darabont with the remark, “In case you ever need bail money.” Steve, love.”
It’s Based On A Novella By Stephen King
There Was Almost A Different Director
After obtaining the rights from King, filmmaker Frank Darabont was offered $2.5 million by Rob Reiner to relinquish control of the project. Despite the allure of the offer, Darabont turned it down, arguing that it was his “chance to do something really great,” and he was ultimately correct. The picture would have taken a completely different turn if Reiner had cast Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise as Red and Andy, respectively. Nobody is unhappy about Darabont’s decision to keep the film.
There Was Almost A Different Director
Red Had Other Options Besides Morgan Freeman
Red is portrayed in King’s novella as a middle-aged Irishman with graying red hair. Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Harrison Ford were all strongly considered for the job in order to fit the description. However, because of Morgan Freeman’s natural temperament and voice, Frank Darabont made the ultimate choice to recruit Freeman. Darabont added “Maybe it’s because I’m Irish,” to respect King’s original character, when Andy inquired about Red’s moniker.
Red Had Other Options Besides Morgan Freeman
The Maggot Dilemma
Brooks, an elderly guy who works in the jail library, owns a pet crow in the film. The American Human Association closely observed the sequences with the crow because they were working with a live animal. The AHA intervened in the moment where Brooks feeds his crow a maggot, arguing that it was harsh to the maggot and that they would have to use a maggot that had died naturally. Surprisingly, the production team discovered a maggot that met the AHA’s specifications, and the sequence was shot.
The Maggot Dilemma
The Number 237 Makes An Appearance
If you’re familiar with Stephen King’s work, you’ll know that he enjoys hiding Easter eggs in his stories and connecting them in some way. The number 237 is a minor tidbit that he has scattered throughout some of his books. When the guards cry “Open 237!” before asking Red about where Andy went, Frank Darabont opted to include this in the film. The number 237 also corresponds to the room in The Shining and the amount of money the guys have in Stand By Me.
The Number 237 Makes An Appearance
Red’s Past
When Andy questions Red about why he’s in Shawshank, he answers, “I committed murder.” While the film leaves most of his story unsolved, the book delves into much greater detail. Ellis Boy “Red” Redding is serving three life sentences for the murders of his wife, his neighbor’s wife, and his neighbor’s son. Red had disabled the brakes on his wife’s car in order to collect an insurance policy, but he hadn’t expected his neighbor’s wife and son to be in the vehicle.
Red’s Past
The Film Aided In The Growth Of The Local Economy
Despite the fact that the film is set in Maine, it was shot in Mansfield, Ashland, and Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The three towns shared 13 filming locations, which have now become increasingly famous tourist destinations since the film’s release. Tourism has increased every year since 1994, according to the Mansfield/Richmond County Convention and tourists Bureau, bringing over 18,000 tourists to the area and an estimated $3 million to the local economy in 2013.
The Film Aided In The Growth Of The Local Economy
Not Andy’s Hands
Although Tim Robbins played Andy Dufrense, the close-up pictures of his hands belong to filmmaker Frank Darabont. Darabont finalized the moments in which Dufrense’s hands load the revolver in the opening scene then carve his name onto his cell wall in post-production. Darabont wanted the sequences done a certain manner and felt he needed to execute them himself to get the final product he envisioned, thus Robbins’ hands were not used.
Not Andy’s Hands
It Was Considered A Box Office Flop
While The Shawshank Redemption is now considered a masterpiece, movie did not perform well at the box office when it was first released. In fact, the film’s initial gross of $18 million did not even cover the cost of production. Despite receiving multiple Oscar nominations, the film made an additional $10 million but was still dubbed a box office bomb. Despite the film’s failure in theaters, Warner Home Video distributed 320,000 rental copies across the United States. Despite the fact that its distribution was considered hazardous, this helped the film become one of the year’s top-rented films.
It Was Considered A Box Office Flop
More Than One Freeman
Most people are unaware that the mugshots of a young Red attached to his parole papers are not of Morgan Freeman or anyone else. They are photographs of Morgan Freeman’s son, Alfonso Freeman. Alfonso even made an appearance in the film, yelling “Fresh fish! Fresh fish!” Today’s catch is fresh! We’re bringing them in!” This would not be Alfonso’s first appearance in one of his father’s films. A year later, he appeared in the film Seven as a fingerprint technician.
More Than One Freeman
Working With A Bird
Brooks’ crow Jake is squawking when Andy arrives at the library to begin his new job as Brooks’ assistant. Robbins had to time his line, “Hey Jake, where’s Brooks?” so that the bird didn’t squawk as he was speaking. Robbins became acquainted with the bird over time and began to pick up on its squawking habit so that it never interrupted a scene, something Darabont praised him for. If you look closely, you can see Robbins watching the bird and waiting for it to squawk before delivering his sentence.
Working With A Bird
The Scene That Took 9 Hours To Film
Red is throwing a baseball back and forth with Heywood at the scene where Andy and Red first speak. Although it is a simple scene, it was anything from simple to shoot. The brief dialogue was shot over the course of nine hours, with Freeman throwing a baseball the entire time. Nonetheless, he didn’t protest and tossed the baseball every time the camera was turned on. Because of the injuries to his shoulder, Freeman arrived on set the next day wearing a sling.
The Scene That Took 9 Hours To Film
Deleted Scenes
Although the film feels full, a few moments that gave a little more depth to the plot were deleted. One of these was the inmates discovering Brooks’ pet crow dead in a field and burying it properly after Brooks was released. In another scene, Tommy’s wife pays him a visit, encouraging him to change his ways and focus on getting his GED. Finally, Red suffers a panic episode in a grocery store and runs to the bathroom because it reminds him of his jail in another deleted scene. This makes his visit to the tree and rock wall all the more meaningful because it is the polar opposite of what Brooks chose to do.
Deleted Scenes
There Was A Recording Issue
The voice-over by Morgan Freeman was actually recorded before to filming and was played out loud during production to set the rhythm for each scene. In Iowa, Freeman recorded the full narration in 40 minutes. However, something went awry, and the track had a significant hiss that the sound professionals in Los Angeles were unable to remove. As a result, they had to re-record the entire thing in a proper studio, which took three weeks to accomplish.
There Was A Recording Issue
Changing The Title
Although the novella’s original title was Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, it was subsequently condensed to The Shawshank Redemption. This was done because some in Hollywood were beginning to believe that the film was a biopic about actress Rita Hayworth’s life. Director Frank Darabont was even receiving audition requests from young actresses and supermodels who wanted to play Rita Hayworth in the film before shortening the title. The secret is that she only appears when the inmates see Gilda’s video.
Changing The Title
Not Entirely A Real Jail
The interior of Shawshank Prison is extremely impressive, but it is not a real prison. The exterior scenes of the institution were shot at the decommissioned Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, but the interior was too damaged to save. As a result, many of the interior sequences were shot on a sound stage since the producers reasoned that it would be less expensive to build one than to try to rehabilitate the interiors of the aging prison. We were definitely duped!
Not Entirely A Real Jail
References To Shawshank
The Shawshank Redemption, like many of Stephen King’s previous works, is set in Maine. He does, however, make references to the penitentiary in a number of his other novels, short tales, and novellas. For example, in the film Dolores Claiborne, based on another of King’s novels, Dolores threatens her husband with time in Shawshank for what he did to their daughter. Shawshank Redemption is mentioned in a number of other works by King, including The Fifth Quarter, Needful Things, Sun Dog, and others.
References To Shawshank
Using Ex-Cons As Extras
The residents of Mansfield, Ohio were initially overjoyed that The Shawshank Redemption was being filmed in their community. It would not only help to enhance tourism, but it would also mean that some of the locals would appear as extras in the film. Many people signed up to play extra inmates, but their regular jobs interfered, and many could only labor for one day. To fill the roles, the filmmakers went to a halfway house to collect extras. Many of them had even served time in prison.
Using Ex Cons As Extras
Correctly Portraying Correctional Officers
Several real-life correctional officials approached Clancy Brown prior to production to help him make his portrayal of Captain Hadley as authentic as possible. Brown, on the other hand, turned them all down. Captain Hadley was written to be a villain, and he didn’t want to mislead actual jail guards. As a result, he decided to make the position his own, turning Captain Hadley into one of the most unlikable characters by far.
Correctly Portraying Correctional Officers
Making Sewage
Andy Dufresne escapes from Shawshank Prison in the film’s climax by digging through the walls and exiting into the sewers. During his escape, he is forced to crawl through a sewer pipe filled with prisoner waste. The sludge Andy crawls in is obviously not human waste. It’s a concoction of chocolate syrup, sawdust, and water. Visitors to the prison claim that the pipes still smell like chocolate decades later.
Making Sewage
The Set Almost Burned Down
The prison cell building was created on a set, and they used opaque plastic sheeting over windows to mimic daylight with lamps. Director Frank Darabont and extra Michael C. Poole decided to grab a cup of coffee during a break between scenes. They were on their way to grab coffee when they noticed a lamp that was too close to the plastic. It caught fire, and the two swiftly put it out, saving the set.
The Set Almost Burned Down
You Can Buy Shawshank Souveniers
Local businesses in the Shawshank Redemption filming location sought to capitalize on the tourism and began selling Shawshank-related merchandise. In Ohio, the Shawshank Trail, travelers passing through can purchase Reformatory “Red” Wines, Shawshank Bundt Cakes, and other items. Redemption Pie can be purchased at Two Cousins’ Pizza by die-hard devotees. The sales of these products have also considerably benefited the local economy.
You Can Buy Shawshank Souveniers
Charlie Sheen Was Quite Interested In The Project
After reading the script, a young Charlie Sheen fell in love with the film’s plot. He even went so far as to tell a Castle Rock official, “I’ll do this movie for [expletive] scale,” referring to the bare minimum an actor can be paid. He even offered to do a 30-minute test reel as Red to demonstrate his suitability for the role. Ultimately, the company decided against using Sheen and soon after hired Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
Charlie Sheen Was Quite Interested In The Project
Missing Out On An Academy Award
Although the picture was nominated for seven Academy Awards, Terence Marsh’s Production Design was not one of them. He had previously won two Oscars for Art Direction in the 1960s, so Shawshank didn’t even receive a consideration. According to Frank Darabont, Marsh’s prison set, which he created in an abandoned manufacturing plant, looked so convincing that most people assumed they were using a real prison.
Missing Out On An Academy Award
The Trailways Coach Is Still Up And Running
We see Red board a Trailways coach (bus) near the end of the video. The actual bus is a 1960 GM PD-4104 that was delivered to the Carolina Scenic Trailways. The late John Holbein, proprietor of Blue Ridge Trailways, discovered and rebuilt the bus seen in The Shawshank Redemption in 1990. It is currently owned by Capital Trailways, a company based in Montgomery, Alabama. Some have been fortunate enough to ride in it.
The Trailways Coach Is Still Up And Running
Coincidence With Names
When Andy is first assigned to the jail library for work, the first correctional officer who comes in looking for financial advice introduces himself as “I’m Dekins.” Coincidentally, the film’s cinematographer was named Roger Deakins. Strangely, because the character of Dekins appeared in King’s novella, Frank Darabont wrote him into the script before employing any of his other crew members. However, it turned out to be just coincidental because the character and Deakins spell their names differently.
Coincidence With Names
Andy Could Have Avoided Prison
At the start of the film, when Andy is on trial, he tells the D.A. that he threw his pistol in the river, which was never found. This was Andy’s major blunder that put him in Shawshank. A ballistics test would have revealed that the bullets fired from Elmo Batch’s gun, which killed Andy’s wife and lover, could not have been shot from Andy’s gun. If you are being accused of a gun-related crime you did not commit, it is always a smart idea to keep your firearms.
Andy Could Have Avoided Prison
Frank Darabont Had A Different Idea For The Ending
Originally, Frank Darabont intended for the film to end with Red hunting for Andy after he was freed from prison. Darabont claims that if he had gotten his way, the final scene would have been Red on the bus heading for the field Andy mentioned. However, Castle Rock management opted against it, insisting that the film end with Andy and Red reconnecting in order to delight spectators. This is why we don’t see a close-up of the two reconnecting, but rather from a distance, as Darabont said.
Frank Darabont Had A Different Idea For The Ending
Changes In Filming Location Plans
Andy and Red eventually reunite and resume their lives in Zihuatanejo, a Mexican paradise on the Pacific coast of Guerrero. It was still a little fishing community in 1966, just as Andy had described it to Red. However, due to its attractiveness, the little village has grown to become a significant tourist city since 1966. They ended up filming the sequence in the United States Virgin Islands because they couldn’t find a location that could masquerade as Zihuatanejo.
Changes In Filming Location Plans
The Iconic Rock Wall
The rock wall where Andy leaves Red money with directions and travel money was erected for the film and has stayed standing for years. The art staff handcrafted it several months before production to look overgrown and worn by the time they shot at the location. However, the farmer who owned the land eventually auctioned the wall, rock by rock, on eBay. The tree is still standing, despite being struck by lightning in 2011. A portion of the wall is still visible on the grounds of the Ohio State Reformatory.
The Iconic Rock Wall
Parallels With The Count Of Monte Christo
The Shawshank Redemption shares many similarities with Alexandre Dumas’ epic novel, The Count of Monte Christo, which is also featured in the film. The protagonist in The Count of Monte Christo is wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and subsequently escapes by excavating a tunnel that takes him years to complete. Following his escape, he discovers a buried treasure that he learned about in prison and uses it to carry out a plot to get revenge on those who had harmed him.
Parallels With The Count Of Monte Christo
There Are Multiple Wardens In The Novella
One distinction between Stephen King’s novella and the film is the presence of various wardens during Andy’s term in prison. This explains why Warden Norton’s demeanor and attitude appear to shift so quickly on several times. The warden who is friendly to Andy and lets him send letters and work on the library is not the same as the warden who punishes Andy severely near the end. To make things easier, they combined the several characters into a single individual.
There Are Multiple Wardens In The Novella
The Introduction Of Miranda Rights
In the film, Red claims that Andy escaped from Shawshank in 1966. This was the same year that the Supreme Court heard the classic Miranda v. Arizona case. This decision established the requirement that a defendant be notified of his or her rights when being detained. As a result, at the end of the film, when the cops arrest Captain Hadley, they can be heard reading him his Miranda rights. This contributed to historical accuracy.
The Introduction Of Miranda Rights
Red’s Name Has Symbolic Meanings
Although there is symbolism throughout the film, one of the most notable is found in Red’s full name, Ellis Redding. Ellis is a Welsh term derived from the word “elus,” which means “benevolent/kind.” His surname, Reding, is a Germanic surname that meaning counsel or advise. So, taken combined, Red’s name means “benevolent counselor,” which exactly describes his character and the function he serves for Andy throughout the film.
Red’s Name Has Symbolic Meanings
There’s Symbolism Behind Andy And The Warden Too
Red isn’t the only character who has a symbolic meaning. Andy is also shown in the film as a rescuer for many of the convicts within the prison. Andy’s name means “brave, strong, and courageous,” and his initials are A.D., which stands for “anno Domini” or “the year of our Lord.” Warden Norton, the film’s antagonist, represents Lucifer, which translates to “bringer of light.” This is further demonstrated when the Warden mentions his favorite bible passage, “I am the light of the world…”
There’s Symbolism Behind Andy And The Warden Too
It Had A Limited Release At First
On September 23, 1994, The Shawshank Redemption was released in North America in a restricted release. The picture was only available in 33 cinemas until October 14, when it was released in 910 more locations on the same day as Pulp Fiction. Both films received seven Academy Award nominations and developed cult followings. Both films are also among the top ten of IMDB’s top 250 films.
It Had A Limited Release At First
There Were Threats Of Fines
Because the film’s production schedule in Mansfield, Ohio was so tight, the production crew made it plain that anyone who was late or slowed down production in any way would be punished. Despite the fact that they were working with successful performers, they felt it would be a nice incentive for everyone to arrive on time. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman both arrived late once but were never penalized. Finally, filming in Mansfield was completed ahead of schedule.
There Were Threats Of Fines
Tension On Set
Although most people won’t believe it, the set setting wasn’t all sunshine and lollipops. There was “extreme tension” during filming, according to Morgan Freeman, due to continual arguments between performers, producers, and director Frank Darabont. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Freeman described the mood as “very strange,” but declined to disclose. This is unexpected because it appeared like all of the actors had at least some chemistry.
Tension On Set
Frank Darabont Almost Had A Different Film Debut
Frank Darabont, a rookie director eager to make his first picture, was intended to make his silver screen directorial debut with a Child’s Play-style horror flick. Unsurprisingly, he wasn’t overjoyed with the prospect, fearful that it would jeopardize his career’s potential. Instead, he chose to take a risk by adapting Stephen King’s novella. Fortunately for him, once the script began to circulate, famous performers and other filmmakers expressed their interest and began approaching Darabont about collaborating.
Frank Darabont Almost Had A Different Film Debut
Using The Film Gilda Worked Out
The captives in the novella see the 1945 film The Lost Weekend. Darabont had planned to feature the same film in the film, but discovered that the rights were owned by a different studio. So he went out to find a film in which he could display a part without spending a lot of money. As a result, he chose the film Gilda. Darabont was overjoyed since Gilda is one of Rita Hayworth’s most famous films, and her image plays a significant role in The Shawshank Redemption.
Using The Film Gilda Worked Out
HBO Decided Not To Air It
When the producers of The Walking Dead first pitched the show to networks, they were met with some surprising resistance. The show was originally pitched to HBO before landing on AMC, where it became immensely popular. The massive, Emmy-winning network decided against airing the show because of its graphic violence. Give that some time to sink in. The producers of The Walking Dead were told by the same network that brought us The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones, and Westworld that the show was too violent for them to air. What a shame for them.
HBO Decided Not To Air It
Never Once Is the Word “Zombie” Used
The word “zombie” is not allowed to be written into any scripts for The Walking Dead in an effort to make the show more believable to modern audiences. The words “herds,” “walkers,” “biters,” and “undead” are substituted for these concepts. The authors state their intention to have readers believe that the survivors were unprepared for the post-apocalyptic world. We can only assume that the world these characters inhabit has never seen the release of the film Night of the Living Dead. The original zombie film by George Romero is a must-see for any diehard fan of The Walking Dead.
Never Once Is The Word Zombie Used
Production On The First Season Was Halted By SWAT
Michael Rooker, who plays the lead, was seen on a rooftop during season one, armed with a rifle. Atlantans feared he was an active sniper and contacted the police as a result. In a short amount of time, SWAT arrived to end the ordeal. After assuring SWAT that Rooker was only acting in a scene as Merle Dixon and posed no danger to the public, the production team was able to resume filming. The information gathered by SWAT was sufficient, so Michael Rooker was never arrested as a threat to Atlanta.
Production On The First Season Was Halted By SWAT
The Number of Dead Vastly Exceeds That of the Living
The series opens with Rick Grimes awake and disoriented in a hospital. Neither he nor the viewers know what kind of world he has awakened to. When Rick emerges into the light, how long the zombie apocalypse has been going on is unclear. We do know that the world is in ruins and that the walker population is five times larger than the human one. Rick has almost no chance of making it. Given that Rick is the show’s protagonist, we’d be willing to take those odds.
The Number Of Dead Vastly Exceeds That Of The Living
Did Walter White of Breaking Bad Trigger the End of Days?
Darryl Dixon reveals that his brother Merle was a drug dealer before everything went wrong in Season 2 of The Walking Dead. A blue bag of drugs, just like the ones Walter White made in Breaking Bad, is then shown on screen. There was talk that Walter White was responsible for starting the zombie apocalypse because of the reference to AMC’s other smash hit show. Although this is highly improbable, it does make for some amusing speculation. However, there are those who believe contaminated water is to blame. The most widely accepted explanation is that the world was destroyed as a result of an accident involving biological weapons.
Did Walter White Of Breaking Bad Trigger The End Of Days
Darryl’s Crossbow Is Available for Purchase
Darryl Dixon’s crossbow is one of his defining characteristics. It was revealed that he purchased his crossbow from Walmart, meaning that you too could do the same if you so desired. You can expect to spend around $300. But we’re sure you can think of a better way to spend your cash. Dixon’s crossbow is expensive because that’s how much the first season of the show cost to produce. The limited resources provided by AMC meant the producers had to get creative in order to deliver quality episodes.
Darryl’s Crossbow Is Available For Purchase
After Only One Season, Frank Darabont Stepped Down As Showrunner
Frank Darabont is a man of many hats behind the camera. After receiving three Oscar nominations, Darabont adapted the show for television. He left after only one season because he was dissatisfied with the low budget he was given by AMC. Darabont filed a $280 million lawsuit against AMC after he was terminated. Several of the hired actors and crew members quit in support of him. The actor who played Dale, whose storyline in the comics was much more developed than in the show, was one of the most notable exceptions.
After Only One Season, Frank Darabont Stepped Down As Showrunner
Female Adult Stand-In for Carl
Carl, Rick’s son, matures quite a bit throughout The Walking Dead. The actor can’t stay eight years old forever, so the show spans a number of years. The 15-year-old actor was replaced by an actor twice his age and the opposite gender in the fourth season. Emily Brobst, the actress cast as Chandler Riggs’ stand-in, was 31 years old during the fourth season of the show. She has worked on Godzilla and Iron Man 3, and she has also done stunts for The Walking Dead.
Female Adult Stand In For Carl
Filming in Subzero Temperatures
The Walking Dead is filmed in cold or rainy weather. Nighttime filming is brutally cold because of the lack of insulation. The show isn’t set in a location that experiences temperatures that low, so post-production services are required. One excellent case in point is the second season’s “Beside the Dying Fire.” The temperature on set was so low that when the actors breathed steam would come out of their mouths. Digital breath removal was used by the episode’s editors to get the show ready for air.
Filming In Subzero Temperatures
A School Should Have Been Built Instead of a Prison
The third season was when the show finally entered one of its most recognizable settings: the prison. The comics’ devoted following was overjoyed. In the graphic novels, the remaining characters hide out in a prison before confronting the Governor. In the end, the show stuck to the same plot even though it had intended to do something different. Location scouts for Season 3 specifically targeted educational institutions. Yes, a post-apocalyptic school was supposed to serve as the setting for season three before the writers found the perfect prison to faithfully recreate the comics. Avoid getting caught by the hall monitor.
A School Should Have Been Built Instead Of A Prison
All The Pudding Was Eaten by Chandler Riggs
One of the most memorable moments from The Walking Dead is when Carl, having narrowly escaped death, sits on a rooftop and finds solace in a can of chocolate pudding. A chocolate pudding that comes in a 112-ounce can. His report to Rick is that it ate everything. It’s not a lie, as he claims. Even though it was one of his favorite scenes to film, Chandler Riggs says he despises pudding now that the shoot is over. Whether or not Riggs ate the entire seven-pound can of pudding depends on how many times they had to film the scene.
All The Pudding Was Eaten By Chandler Riggs
His Real Name Isn’t Andrew Lincoln
How prepared are you for the bomb to go off? The actor who plays Rick Grimes, Andrew Lincoln, is actually not called Andrew Lincoln. The correct form of his given name is Andrew James Clutterbuck. It’s not a mistake, and we get why he went by “Lincoln” onstage. It’s common practice for performers to adopt more melodious stage names. The first thing that comes to mind when we see Clutterbuck is not “Hollywood hero!” Pronunciation is also essential if you want to avoid looking foolish when you try to say it.
His Real Name Isn’t Andrew Lincoln
The Governor Owns Twenty-Four Heads
The Walking Dead’s third season is universally regarded as a fan favorite. The Governor is seen in one scene enjoying the company of a room full of zombie heads displayed in fish tanks. He has 24 heads in his collection for the amusement of visitors like himself. The tanks’ water was dyed with green tea to achieve that repulsive opaque greenish-yellow color, in case you were wondering. Now that you know, I wish you peaceful dreams. The Governor could come and take it away at any time!
The Governor Owns Twenty Four Heads
The Walkers Prefer Ham to People
It’s important to keep in mind that, no matter how violent the show gets, it’s still just entertainment. You aren’t witnessing the actual consumption of human flesh by zombies. Actors in zombie makeup are seen here gorging themselves on salty (and hopefully tasty) ham. Chicken is also an option on occasion. Biting down on Dale like they’re biting into a chicken breast, literally. You’ve been warned if you’re a vegetarian that they might not be eating humans. You will not enjoy The Walking Dead.
The Walkers Prefer Ham To People
The Mouse in Relation To Fake Food
In one plot, a young girl named Lizzie is shown to be providing food for the zombies’ mice. The girl treats the walkers like pets and works hard to ensure their well-being. If you remember this plotline, you know that Lizzie meets an untimely end. Even the mice don’t come out of this unscathed. Thankfully, the actors are just pretending to eat mice. The crew fashioned the fake animals out of gelatin and stuffed grape jelly into the cavities. I’d rather have that than… fresh mouse.
The Mouse In Relation To Fake Food