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Anthony Michael Hall (Gary) also played John in hit tv show, The Dead Zone.  -Thanks to ZebstiWhen the guys are making Lisa and everything goes wrong, they show a 'Welcome To Shermer, Illinos' sign. This is also the fictional setting of the movie "The Breakfast Club", which also starred Anthony Micheal Hall and John Hughes also wrote and directed. After all, Shermer, Il. is actually not a real place! -Thanks to Lauren*Technically* Shermer, IL does not exist. However, what many people do not know is that near Northbrook, IL (where many of John Hughes movies were filmed) there is a town called Shermerville. Thus, John Hughes use of the town Shermer, IL in many of his movies is not entirely fictitious. -Thanks to AdamWhen Max and Ian follow Lisa out of the mall, they slap a group of kids, one of whom is Darren Harris, who played Cliff, one of Anthony Michael Hall's geeky sidekicks, in "Sixteen Candles". -Thanks to Dave WilsonThe wild mohawk warrior who gatecrashes the party is another 80's stalwart, Vernon Wells, from "Commando" and "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior". The scene where the bikers crash the party also includes Michael Berryman who was a big horror film star in the 80s'. One of his more scary performances was in the film 'The Hills Have Eyes' directed by Wes Craven ("Nightmare on Elm St." and "Last House on the Left"). -Thanks to ZaxxJudie Aronson (Hilly) made her 1st appearance on the big screen as 'Samantha' in "Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter" & played a reporter in 2001's "Hannibal". Her TV guest appearances include: Simon & Simon, Mr. Belvedere, Full House, Charles in Charge, Growing Pains, Beverly Hills 90210, Life Goes On, Silk Stalkings, JAG & Law & Order. -Thanks to StephanieIlan Mitchell-Smith (Wyatt) is now a high level graduate assistant in the English Department of Texas A&M University, His speciality is medieval chivalry. -Thanks to Kimmie And Bryan AtchisonIn the Jay and Silent Bob movies, they constantly make references to John Hughes movies, including Weird Science and the shower scene. In 'Dogma' they even refer to making a trip to Shermer, IL, only to find it doesn't exist. -Thanks to Aj ChohanWhen the guys go out with Lisa after they first meet her, one of the guys sitting with them in the bar at the table (John Kapelos) also played Carl the janitor in the movie "The Breakfast Club" and Rudy the BoHunk that Molly Ringwald's older sister was getting married to in the movie "Sixteen Candles". -Thanks to LaurenRobert Downey Jr. has appeared in two movies in the 80's that featured Oingo Boingo music. The theme "to Wierd Science" and the party and theme to "Back To School". -Thanks to AndieTwo members of the Weird Science cast also starred in 80's ninja flick, American Ninja. Steve James (Big dude who puts his arm around Gary when he is asked to take his first drink in the bar) was Jackson in that film and Judie Aronson (Wyatts girlfriend at the end) was Michael Dudikoff's girlfriend in "ninja" also. -Thanks to Martin DoyleDeb (Suzanne Snyder) also starred in Killer Klowns From Outer Space. -Thanks to KristinThe Bald Guy henchman (Michael Berryman) that crashes the party with the bikers mentions to Gary & Wyatt when they are leaving that he would be grateful if they could not tell anyone about this so he wouldn't lose his teaching job. This probably refers to the fact that he also played the principal in the 1985 Motley Crue video "Smokin' in the Boys Room". -Thanks to Pat DakonThe actress who plays Deb (Suzanne Snyder) appears in the movie "Fools Rush In" with Matthew Perry and Selma Hayek. -Thanks to Andrea BannerKelly LeBrock's character name was inspired by Apple Computer's first GUI computer, the Apple Lisa. -Thanks to Bill ReillySuzanne Synder (Deb) also starred in "Fools Rush In" (1997) as the childhood friend of Matthew Perry (Alex). -Thanks to DarleneKelly LeBrock appeared in the 2007 british reality cooking show Hell's Kitchen. -Thanks to Geoffrey Robe« Click here to add some Weird Science trivia Rediscover your favorites! If you like Weird Science or 80's Comedy classics, then be sure to check out this list: ..... Tootsie ..... Raising Arizona ..... Good Morning, Vietnam ..... Blues Brothers ..... Heathers ..... Fast Times At Ridgemont High ..... This Is Spinal Tap ..... Naked Gun ..... Adventures In Babysitting ..... Airplane ..... License To Drive ..... Money Pit ..... Porky's ..... Risky Business ..... Twins ..... Soul Man .....[More] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The boys live in Highland Park, IL. The mall scene in Weird Science took place at Northbrook Court in Northbrook, IL. It has since been heavily modified. The exterior high school used was New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL. The car chase scene at the end of the movie takes place on St. John's Ave. in Highland Park, IL. When they turn the corner, they are on Central Ave. in Highland Park. [Thanks to Alschra]
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Another eclectic mix of mainly obscure 80's Brit pop (of which John Hughes was a big fan) Tracks include: "WEIRD SCIENCE" by Oingo Boingo "TURN IT ON" by Kim Wilde "DEEP IN THE JUNGLE" by Wall Of Voodoo "PRIVATE JOY" by Cheyne "FOREVER" by Taxi "METHOD TO MY MADNESS" by Lords of the New Church "WHY DON'T PRETTY GIRLS LOOK AT ME" by Wild Man From Wonga "DO NOT DISTURB (KNOCK KNOCK)" by The Broken Homes "THE CIRCLE" by Max Carl In the original release of Weird Science in the '80s, the mall scene where Max (Robert Rusler) and Ian (Robert Downey, Jr.) spot Lisa (Kelly LeBrock) for the first time going up the escalator had Van Halen's "(Oh) Pretty Woman" playing. However, on the video/DVD release, it's replaced by Oingo Boingo's "Weird Science." -Thanks to Dave WilsonOingo Boingo, who did the title theme 'Weird Science', are actually Danny Elfman's band. Danny Elfman is the distinctive score composer closely associated with Tim Burton. -Thanks to Will WeaverDuring the final scene of the original theatrical release, the theme song for Rocky is playing as Lisa tells the gym class to "drop and give me twenty", but in the re-release, it was replaced with Oingo Boingo's 'Weird Science'... -Thanks to Dan Renfrow« Click here to add new music trivia for Weird Science Soundtrack Available: Used Vinyl LP / Tape | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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