Gothic(1987): American

The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories behind its production and cast, ranging from on-set brawls to punishing filming conditions. Behind-the-Scenes Incidents

, an Oscar winner for In the Heat of the Night , played "Pa". American Gothic(1987)

(Teddy) is a "hidden in plain sight" actor who played Porkins (the X-Wing pilot) in Star Wars , the corrupt cop Lt. Eckhart in 1989's Batman , and the government official who recruits Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark . The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories

: Originally, Stephen Shellen (who played Paul) was intended to be the film's lead. However, just one week into principal photography, Shellen got into a bar brawl . He returned to work with his face so badly mangled that makeup could not cover the injuries. To keep the production from shutting down, the director had to quickly rework the film's focus. Eckhart in 1989's Batman , and the government

, famous as Lily Munster from The Munsters , played "Ma".

: The film features an eclectic mix of veteran stars: