“From Dusk till Dawn” was written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Robert Rodriguez, two filmmakers whose friendship has resulted in some fascinating collaborations. For this film, we’re made to think it’s a crime story before it does a 180 and turns into a horror movie filled with bloodsucking vampires. Continue reading to find out some interesting facts about one of your favorite movies.
Salma Hayek did not have a choreographer for her dance scene. Director Robert Rodriguez told her to feel the music and dance to it however she wanted. He would later use this same tactic with Jessica Alba in “Sin City.”
Writer-actor Quentin Tarantino was originally set to direct the movie, but he decided not to so he could work on his role as Richard Gecko.
13. Big Kahuna Burgers
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The food Seth (George Clooney) brings back to the hotel is from Big Kahuna Burger, the fast food joint referenced by Samuel L. Jackson and Frank Whaley in “Pulp Fiction.”
12. Request
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Robert Kurtzman, the makeup artist who worked on the ear-slicing scene in “Reservoir Dogs,” asked Quentin Tarantino to write a screenplay based on his story “From Dusk till Dawn.” Tarantino offered Kurtzman the chance to direct this film, but he couldn’t commit to it, so QT got Robert Rodriguez to come aboard as the director.
11. Tito & Tarantula
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The band playing at the “Titty Twister” bar is Tito & Tarantula. Director Robert Rodriguez and Oingo Boingo drummer Johnny ‘Vatos’ Hernandez are part of the lineup.
Quentin Tarantino named Salma Hayek’s character “Satánico Pandemonium” after a 1975 Mexican horror movie of the same name. Tarantino had seen the film on a shelf at the video store where he once worked. The character was originally called “Blonde Death,” but that name didn’t make sense once Hayek was cast.
9. Greg Nicotero
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Greg Nicotero was the makeup supervisor for this film and currently works on the popular TV series “The Walking Dead.” He also has a cameo in this movie as the long haired biker that Tom Savini steals the beer from.
8. Oscar Marin
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In Cheech Marin’s scene as the Customs Agent, the name on his badge is “Oscar Marin,” which is the name of Cheech’s real-life father. Oscar Marin was also an LAPD officer.
7. Green Blood
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Green blood was used for the vampires so the film would earn an "R" rating instead of "NC-17."
Salma Hayek spent two months with therapists to overcome her real fear of snakes so she could be in the movie. When she originally read the script, Hayek turned down the role. Rodriguez then lied to her, saying Madonna was ready to take the part, which made Hayek rethink her decision.
5. Earl McGraw
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This is the first appearance of Earl McGraw, played by Michael Parks, who became a recurring character in Rodriguez and Tarantino's works. He would appear later in 'Kill Bill', 'Planet Terror' and 'Death Proof'.
4. Full-Tilt Boogie
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'Full-Tilt Boogie' was a documentary made during the film, which features extensive interviews with the cast and crew. It also goes over the issue of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees protesting the non-union status of the film.
3. No Interviews
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Coming out a few months after 'Interview with the Vampire', one of the original trailers for 'From Dusk till Dawn' featured the tagline, "Vampires. No Interviews".
2. There Was A Video Game
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In 2001, a video game was released. It is a third-person shooter that is based on events that transpire directly after the end of the film.
1. The Gecko's Were Inpsired By Frogs
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The Gecko Brothers name was inspired by the Frog Brothers from the 1987 vampire film 'The Lost Boys'.
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