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Kevin Bacon Recounts Dead Body Discovery During 'Wild Things' Filming

The actor shared new details about the chilling on-set incident from 1998, reaffirming its eerie impact on the cult classic's legacy.

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Overview

  • Kevin Bacon recalled a dead body floating by during a late-night swamp shoot for the 1998 film 'Wild Things,' an incident that halted production temporarily.
  • The discovery occurred near a river in the Everglades, where the crew had set up a raft to position a light for filming.
  • Authorities were called to remove the body, which the director noted had to be kept out of the camera's shot to continue production.
  • Bacon described his initial reaction to the film's script as dismissive but was later drawn in by its surprising twists and layered narrative.
  • The real-life discovery of the body has become an enduring part of the film's mythos, contributing to its reputation as a cult classic marked by unexpected events both on and off-screen.