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* ColbertBump: A minor case -- [[http://www.google.com/trends/?q=apex+predator The term "apex predator" received a considerable spike in searches after this movie came out.]]
* DawsonCasting: All of the leads are in their 20s (although Dane [=DeHaan=] could legitimately pass for a 17- or 18-year old).
* DawsonCasting: All of the leads are in their 20s (although Dane [=DeHaan=] could legitimately pass for a 17- or 18-year old).
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* ColbertBump: A minor case -- [[http://www.google.com/trends/?q=apex+predator The the term "apex predator" received a considerable spike in searches after this movie came out.]]
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* DawsonCasting: All of the leads are in their 20s playing high schoolers (although Dane [=DeHaan=] could legitimately pass for a 17- or 18-year old).
* DawsonCasting: All of the leads are in their 20s playing high schoolers (although Dane [=DeHaan=] could legitimately pass for a 17- or 18-year old).
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* HostilityOnTheSet: Creator/JoshTrank revealed he banned writer Creator/MaxLandis from the set thanks to his belligerent attitude and hasn't spoken to him since.
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* HostilityOnTheSet: Following abuse allegations made against the film's writer Creator/MaxLandis, Creator/JoshTrank revealed stated that he banned writer Creator/MaxLandis Landis from the set thanks due to his belligerent attitude and hasn't hadn't spoken to him since.
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* SleeperHit: The film had a modest budget for its type and didn't have a whole lot of advertising, and was even dumped into theaters in January ''on Super Bowl weekend'', but the positive reception and word-of-mouth not only helped make it a big hit, but also gave some of the relatively then-unknown cast and crew their big break and are now currently involved with various Hollywood productions.
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* SleeperHit: The film had a modest budget for its type and didn't have a whole lot of advertising, and was even dumped into theaters in January ''on Super Bowl weekend'', but the positive reception and word-of-mouth not only helped make it a big hit, but also gave some of the relatively then-unknown cast and crew their big break and are now currently involved with various Hollywood productions.break.
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** In the ending of the original script, [[spoiler:Andrew's ''still alive'' after Matt stabs him with the spear, so Matt shoots the Andrew in the head, and the government captures Matt and keeps him in a cell while he's injured and screaming for them to help him.]] Matt still lives, but ''yikes''.
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** In the ending of the original script, [[spoiler:Andrew's ''still alive'' after Matt stabs him with the spear, so Matt shoots the Andrew him in the head, and the government captures Matt and keeps him in a cell while he's injured and screaming for them to help him.]] Matt still lives, but ''yikes''.
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* SleeperHit: The film had a modest budget for its type and didn't have a whole lot of advertising, and was even dumped into theaters in January ''on Super Bowl weekend'', but the positive reception and word-of-mouth not only helped make it a big hit, but also gave some of the relatively then-unknown cast and crew their big break and are now currently involved with various future Hollywood productions (for example, the aforementioned casting of Dane [=DeHaan=] in ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2''.)
* StarMakingRole: For both Dane [=DeHaan=] and Creator/MichaelBJordan.
* StarMakingRole: For both Dane [=DeHaan=] and Creator/MichaelBJordan.
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* SleeperHit: The film had a modest budget for its type and didn't have a whole lot of advertising, and was even dumped into theaters in January ''on Super Bowl weekend'', but the positive reception and word-of-mouth not only helped make it a big hit, but also gave some of the relatively then-unknown cast and crew their big break and are now currently involved with various future Hollywood productions (for example, the aforementioned casting of Dane [=DeHaan=] in ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2''.)
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** According to the director, [[spoiler: Steve's death]] was an unintentional example of [[spoiler: BlackDudeDiesFirst]]. The script didn't specify the race of any of the characters -- but that Michael B. Jordan simply blew everyone else away when auditioning for the part, and Trank and Landis eventually decided on casting the best actor rather than a trope-avoidant one.
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** According to the director, [[spoiler: Steve's [[spoiler:Steve's death]] was an unintentional example of [[spoiler: BlackDudeDiesFirst]]. The script didn't specify the race of any of the characters -- but that Michael B. Jordan simply blew everyone else away when auditioning for the part, and Trank and Landis eventually decided on casting the best actor rather than a trope-avoidant one.
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** In the ending of the original script, [[spoiler:Andrew's ''still alive'' after Matt stabs him with the spear, so Matt shoots the Andrew in the head, and the government captures Matt and keeps him in a cell while he's injured and screaming for them to help him.]] Matt still lives, but ''yikes''.
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* InspirationForTheWork: Creator/JoshTrank cited ''Film/Carrie1976'', ''Film/TheFury'' and ''Anime/{{Akira}}'' as influences on the film.
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* AbilityOverAppearance: Creator/MichaelBJordan simply gave the best audition for the role of Steve. [[spoiler:As revealed below, Steve's race was never specified and the usage of BlackDudeDiesFirst was unintentional.]]
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* IronyAsSheIsCast: Monica, the girl that Andrew almost slept with but completely botched his chance with, is played by Dane [=DeHaan=]'s then-girlfriend and eventual wife Anna Wood.
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* FakeAmerican: Alex Russel (Matt) has a pretty strong Aussie accent behind the scenes.
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** Alex Russel (Matt) has a pretty strong Aussie accent behind the scenes.
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* TroubledProduction: With the controversy over the production of Creator/JoshTrank's ''Film/FantasticFour2015'' came reports that similar problems had plagued the production of this film, to the point where Trank had eventually been locked out of the editing booth. That being said, the problems were much smaller in scale and the film was completed on-time and on-budget, unlike ''[=Fant4stic=]''. Trank was also happy with the final cut of ''Chronicle'' while he publicly disowned the final cut of ''[=Fant4stic=]''.
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** With the controversy over the production of Creator/JoshTrank's ''Film/FantasticFour2015'' came reports that similar problems had plagued the production of this film, to the point where Trank had eventually been locked out of the editing booth. That being said, the problems were much smaller in scale and the film was completed on-time and on-budget, unlike ''[=Fant4stic=]''. Trank was also happy with the final cut of ''Chronicle'' while he publicly disowned the final cut of ''[=Fant4stic=]''.
** With the controversy over the production of Creator/JoshTrank's ''Film/FantasticFour2015'' came reports that similar problems had plagued the production of this film, to the point where Trank had eventually been locked out of the editing booth. That being said, the problems were much smaller in scale and the film was completed on-time and on-budget, unlike ''[=Fant4stic=]''. Trank was also happy with the final cut of ''Chronicle'' while he publicly disowned the final cut of ''[=Fant4stic=]''.
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** According to the director, Steve's death was an unintentional example of BlackDudeDiesFirst. The script didn't specify the race of any of the characters -- but that Michael B. Jordan simply blew everyone else away when auditioning for the part, and Trank and Landis eventually decided on casting the best actor rather than a trope-avoidant one.
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** According to the director, [[spoiler: Steve's death death]] was an unintentional example of BlackDudeDiesFirst.[[spoiler: BlackDudeDiesFirst]]. The script didn't specify the race of any of the characters -- but that Michael B. Jordan simply blew everyone else away when auditioning for the part, and Trank and Landis eventually decided on casting the best actor rather than a trope-avoidant one.
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** In an early draft, all three boys were going to get DrunkOnTheDarkSide and end with them rampaging. However, this was changed because WordOfGod thought the movie would have been too dark and depressing. Instead, just Andrew goes insane while [[spoiler: Steve died]] and Matt had to be the hero.
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** On another note, after allegations of misogyny and sexual abuse were made against writer Max Landis, Trank revealed he had banned Landis from the set during filming.
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* BreakthroughHit: For Creator/JoshTrank.
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* DeletedScene: Among the deleted and shortened scenes are the boys testing and enjoying their newfound powers, more development on Steve's home life (and expanding his relationship with Andrew), and a SWAT team attacking Andrew for a longer period of time than shown in the final cut.
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* HostilityOnTheSet: Josh Trank Creator/JoshTrank revealed he banned writer Max Landis Creator/MaxLandis from the set thanks to his belligerent attitude and hasn't spoken to him since. since.
* InspirationForTheWork: Creator/JoshTrank cited ''Film/Carrie1976'', ''Film/TheFury'' and ''Anime/{{Akira}}'' as influences on the film.
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* TroubledProduction: With the controversy over the production of Creator/JoshTrank's ''[[Film/FantasticFour2015 Fant4stic]]'' came reports that similar problems had plagued the production of ''Chronicle'', to the point where Trank had eventually been locked out of the editing booth. That being said, the problems were much smaller in scale and the film was completed on-time and on-budget, unlike ''[=Fant4stic=]''. Trank was also happy with the final cut of ''Chronicle'' while he publicly disowned the final cut of ''[=Fant4stic=]''.
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* TroubledProduction: With the controversy over the production of Creator/JoshTrank's ''[[Film/FantasticFour2015 Fant4stic]]'' ''Film/FantasticFour2015'' came reports that similar problems had plagued the production of ''Chronicle'', this film, to the point where Trank had eventually been locked out of the editing booth. That being said, the problems were much smaller in scale and the film was completed on-time and on-budget, unlike ''[=Fant4stic=]''. Trank was also happy with the final cut of ''Chronicle'' while he publicly disowned the final cut of ''[=Fant4stic=]''.
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** Several supporting and bit actors were redubbed to eliminate their South African accents.
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* DawsonCasting: All of the leads are in their 20s (although Dane [=DeHaan=] could legitimately pass for a 17-18-year old).
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* TroubledProduction: With the controversy over the production of Josh Trank's Creator/JoshTrank's ''[[Film/FantasticFour2015 Fant4stic]]'' came reports that similar problems had plagued the production of ''Chronicle'', to the point where Trank had eventually been locked out of the editing booth. That being said, the problems were much smaller in scale and the film was completed on-time and on-budget, unlike ''[=Fant4stic=]''. Trank was also happy with the final cut of ''Chronicle'' while he publicly disowned the final cut of ''[=Fant4stic=]''.
