Famous On-Set Tragedies in Film History

Questions and Answers

What led to Brandon Lee's death on the set of 'The Crow'?

He was injured in a helicopter crash.

He was shot by a stage weapon with a lodged bullet. (correct)

He had a heart attack during filming.

He fell while performing a stunt.

What was a key factor in the tragic death of Vic Morrow during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie'?

He was involved in a car accident on set.

He was working with child actors near explosives. (correct)

He suffered a heart attack while acting.

He was performing a stunt without safety gear.

What caused Jon-Erik Hexum's death during the filming of 'Cover Up'?

He was shot with a real bullet.

He accidentally discharged a blank gun at his head. (correct)

He sustained injuries while performing a stunt.

He was injured by a prop malfunction.

What incident led to the injuries of six passengers during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie'?

A helicopter crash during an action scene. Signup and view all the answers

What was Roy Kinnear's injury while filming 'The Return of the Musketeers'?

A serious injury due to a fall from a horse. Signup and view all the answers

How long after his injury was Jon-Erik Hexum pronounced brain dead?

Six days later. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the outcomes following Brandon Lee's death that impacted future filming practices?

Stricter regulations regarding the use of prop weapons. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accidents involved illegal activity regarding the use of child actors?

Vic Morrow's fatal incident. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brandon Lee

Died in 1993 while filming "The Crow," portraying the main character.
An accident occurred when a piece of a real bullet was lodged in the gun used in a shooting scene.
The bullet fragment hit Lee in the stomach, leading to his death later that day.
His death raised awareness about safety protocols on movie sets.

Vic Morrow

Died in 1982 during the filming of "Twilight Zone: The Movie."
Was acting in a Vietnam War scene while carrying two child actors across a river.
A helicopter crash caused by explosives resulted in the deaths of Morrow and the two children, and injuries to six crew members.
The film director was found guilty of illegally using child actors near explosives.

Jon-Erik Hexum

Died in 1984 while filming the TV show “Cover Up.”
Accidentally shot himself with a blank gun he was jokingly playing with during a break.
The force from the gun caused severe head injuries, leading to brain death six days later despite emergency surgery.

Roy Kinnear

Tragic accident occurred in 1989 while filming "The Return of the Musketeers."
Fell from a horse during a riding scene, suffering a serious hip injury.
Despite his injury, Kinnear continued filming; however, complications eventually led to a heart attack.
Passed away due to health issues stemming from the accident.

Steve Irwin

Known as “The Crocodile Hunter,” he died in 2006 while filming “Ocean’s Deadliest” in Queensland, Australia.
Fatal encounter with a stingray occurred while filming a segment on dangerous fish.
The stingray's tail pierced his chest and went into his heart.
Irwin’s unexpected death shocked fans globally, highlighting his dedication to wildlife.

Description

Explore the tragic deaths of actors Brandon Lee, Vic Morrow, and Jon-Erik Hexum during film productions. This quiz sheds light on the incidents that raised awareness about safety issues on set and the impact they had on the film industry. Test your knowledge about these unfortunate events and their consequences.