How Did This Get Made?

Last Looks: Grizzly II: Revenge

October 10, 2025

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  • Listeners provided corrections confirming that footage of the bear being electrocuted in *Grizzly II: Revenge* was cropped footage from the shark dying in *Jaws 2*. 
  • Charlie Sheen revealed that *Grizzly II: Revenge* was his first acting paycheck, earning him $6,000, which he immediately spent on two "fancy camping vests." 
  • The *How Did This Get Made?* intern, Quinn Jennings, proposed a new slate of actors for the 'Geek Squad,' booting several established names and adding Zendaya, Rachel Sennott, and Harris Dickinson. 
  • The next movie to be discussed on *How Did This Get Made?* will be *Friday the 13th, Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan*. 
  • The episode included acknowledgments for the production team, including producer Scott Sanny, Molly Reynolds, movie picking producer Averill Halley, engineer Casey Holford, and Gen Z intern Quinn Jennings. 
  • The segment featured public service announcements regarding resources for abortion pills (PlancyPills.org) and advertisements for Vitamix and Apple Card. 

Segments

Corrections and Omissions Theme
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(00:05:37)
  • Key Takeaway: The ‘Last Looks’ segment begins with the theme music cue.
  • Summary: The dedicated segment for listener feedback, titled ‘Corrections and Omissions,’ officially commences after the theme music plays. Paul Scheer introduces this section where listener input on Grizzly II: Revenge will be addressed. This segment is designed to set the record straight on details missed or misstated in the main episode.
Laura Dern Soda Correction
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(00:06:13)
  • Key Takeaway: A listener’s observation about Laura Dern carrying a two-liter bottle of soda was corrected; it was Orange Crush, not Slice.
  • Summary: A listener questioned why Laura Dern’s character carried a warm, two-liter bottle of soda hooked to her backpack. Paul Scheer confirmed the visual but noted that producer Scott corrected the identification: the soda was Orange Crush, not Slice. Scheer humorously dismissed the original caller as ’lizard breath’ for the incorrect soda identification.
Stock Footage Motorcycle Stunt
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  • Key Takeaway: Overhead stock footage used in the opening of Grizzly II: Revenge features a man performing a motorcycle stunt while standing on the moving vehicle.
  • Summary: A listener pointed out an unusual element in the opening stock footage: a man standing on a moving motorcycle. Scott confirmed the clip exists, noting that stock footage reuse is common, citing The Shining and Blade Runner as other examples. This bizarre inclusion further highlights the chaotic nature of the film’s production.
Jaws 2 Footage Connection
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(00:08:03)
  • Key Takeaway: The footage used to depict the bear being electrocuted in Grizzly II: Revenge is identical, cropped and saturated, to the footage of the shark dying in Jaws 2.
  • Summary: A major correction revealed that the scene showing the bear being fried by an electric fence was actually recycled footage from Jaws 2. Scheer expressed shock over how the production acquired or used this footage from a major studio film. This discovery adds another layer to the film’s notorious production history.
Bouchard Bear Killing Claim
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(00:08:48)
  • Key Takeaway: A listener highlighted a disturbing comment from the film’s character Bouchard, claiming he and his family killed 25 bears in a single day/night.
  • Summary: A listener brought up the on-screen character Bouchard’s claim of having killed 25 bears in one day, calling it a massacre. Scheer agreed this detail stuck out, noting the travesty of wiping out an entire local bear population. This point was raised as an omission from the main discussion about the movie itself.
John Rhys-Davies Interview Quotes
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  • Key Takeaway: John Rhys-Davies commented on his own performance in Grizzly II: Revenge and suggested co-star Steve Inwood overvalued his contribution after Staying Alive.
  • Summary: AV Club writer Will Harris shared quotes from a 2012 interview with John Rhys-Davies regarding Grizzly II: Revenge. Rhys-Davies admitted he didn’t know why he used a specific accent but felt his performance was ‘rather good.’ He also noted that Steve Inwood, coming off Staying Alive, may have overvalued his contribution to the disastrous production.
Charlie Sheen First Paycheck Story
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  • Key Takeaway: Charlie Sheen received $6,000 for his work on Grizzly II: Revenge and immediately spent it on two expensive camping vests.
  • Summary: A caller shared a fact from Damon Carvey and David Spain’s Fly on the Wall podcast featuring Charlie Sheen. Sheen stated Grizzly II: Revenge was his first acting paycheck of $6,000, which he used to buy two fancy camping vests. Scheer found this detail fascinating, relating it to memorable first big purchases.
Louise Fletcher/DS9 Connection
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  • Key Takeaway: Louise Fletcher (Kai Wynn in Deep Space Nine) and Mark Alimo (Golducat in Deep Space Nine) both appeared in Grizzly II: Revenge years before their shared roles on the series.
  • Summary: A listener pointed out that Louise Fletcher and Mark Alimo, who later played villainous counterparts Kai Wynn and Golducat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, were both in Grizzly II: Revenge. Although their characters never met in Grizzly II, the listener speculated if they ever discussed the unreleased film on the DS9 set. Scheer, a DS9 fan, was impressed by this deep connection.
Geek Squad Member Clarifications
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(00:19:44)
  • Key Takeaway: Paul Scheer rejected suggestions that Julia Garner and Nicholas Hoult should be members of the ‘Geek Squad,’ while accepting Jeremy Allen White back into consideration.
  • Summary: Following listener suggestions, Scheer explicitly ruled out Julia Garner from the ‘Geek Squad’ based on his gut feeling. He agreed with a listener that Nicholas Hoult was too established and older to qualify for the group. However, Quinn Jennings, the Gen Z correspondent, successfully argued for Jeremy Allen White’s inclusion based on his current relevance.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Squad
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(00:22:34)
  • Key Takeaway: The cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—including Austin Butler, Sydney Sweeney, and Margaret Qualey—was proposed as a potential ‘Geek Squad’ template due to their shared success.
  • Summary: A listener suggested that the young actors from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—such as Austin Butler, Maya Hawke, and Sydney Sweeney—could serve as a modern ‘Brat Pack’ equivalent for the ‘Geek Squad.’ Quinn Jennings later voted to boot Butler, Sweeney, and Qualey, citing Nepo Baby status and commercial work as disqualifiers. The discussion highlights the difficulty in defining the criteria for this informal group.
Buddy the Elf Animatronic Pranks
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  • Key Takeaway: Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas pranked Rob Huebel with a life-size Buddy the Elf animatronic, but were caught by Jack McBreer during a similar attempt at his house.
  • Summary: Jason revealed that he, Paul, and Tall John bought 12-foot skeletons for Halloween decorations, inspired by neighbors. They successfully pranked Rob Huebel with a Buddy the Elf animatronic, capturing his reaction on Ring footage. However, when attempting the same prank on Jack McBreer, they were caught in the act while trying to plug the animatronic in.
Next Movie Announcement
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(00:55:19)
  • Key Takeaway: The movie selected for the next main episode of How Did This Get Made? is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989).
  • Summary: The hosts announced they will cover Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan next, marking their third entry into the Friday the 13th franchise. The film holds a low 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, with one critic suggesting the script was ‘scraped from the bottom of the barrel.’ Listeners are warned to prepare for the hosts to be confused about the franchise’s lore.
Credits and Next Movie Reveal
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  • Key Takeaway: The next movie for How Did This Get Made? is Friday the 13th, Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan.
  • Summary: The production team for the episode, including producer Scott Sanny, Molly Reynolds, Averill Halley, Casey Holford, and intern Quinn Jennings, received thanks. The hosts announced that the following week’s movie selection is Friday the 13th, Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan. Listeners are directed to social media handles @HDTGM for updates.
Abortion Pill PSA
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  • Key Takeaway: PlancyPills.org provides up-to-date information on obtaining abortion pills via mail and virtual support across all states.
  • Summary: PlancyPills.org offers current information regarding options for abortion pills and virtual support, focusing on mail delivery methods. The site also details how individuals can receive pills in advance for home storage. This message is presented as a public service by How Did This Get Made? and the nonprofit Plan C.
Vitamix Advertisement
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  • Key Takeaway: A recipe for an essential piña colada involves frozen pineapple chunks, fresh lime juice, white rum, coconut milk, and honey.
  • Summary: The essential piña colada recipe calls for specific ingredients like frozen pineapple chunks, fresh lime juice, white rum, coconut milk, and a honey drizzle. The drink is best served chilled in a tulip glass. This segment promotes Vitamix blenders as enabling the ’essential staycation.'
Apple Card Advertisement
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  • Key Takeaway: The titanium Apple Card is laser-etched, lacks visible numbers, and offers Daily Cash, including 3% back on Apple purchases.
  • Summary: The Apple Card is highlighted for its thoughtful design, mirroring other Apple products like the iPhone. It is made of titanium, laser-etched, and features no visible numbers. Users earn Daily Cash on purchases, specifically 3% back when buying directly from Apple. Applications are processed quickly via iPhone, subject to credit approval by Goldman Sachs Bank USA.