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What Is Rats?
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What Experts Say About Rats
- 1.Luke Wilson found his latest horror film almost "too scary" to endure, even as an actor filming it, particularly noting its "creepy" atmosphere.
- 2.Filming for the movie, which takes place over "one terrifying evening," required Wilson to shoot from September to Thanksgiving, often in the same clothes.
- 3.A challenging four-day scene involved navigating a tunnel with hundreds of live rats, a task made more difficult by co-star Kate Beckinsale's claustrophobia.
- 4.Wilson candidly discusses using stunt doubles for specific body parts, specifically his "butt sometimes," explaining he aims for a double that is "better, higher, more muscular" than his own.
- 5.The production had a dedicated "rat wrangler" and an SPCA representative on set to ensure the welfare of the rats, prompting Wilson to jokingly inquire about his own safety.
- 6.The host humorously attempted to set up Luke Wilson with her single mother during the interview, jokingly pitching her as a "cougar" who enjoys "cuddling and long walks on the beach."