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* FocusGroupEnding: The original climax shot for the movie took place at the Carlsson Copper Factory, as it happens in Ira Levin's book, but it failed test screenings so the climax was changed to Jonathan's childhood home in Pennsylvania.



** Creator/RiverPhoenix was considered for the role of Jonathan.
** Creator/DianeLane was considered for the roles of Dorothy and Ellen.
** The original climax shot for the movie took place at the Carlsson Copper Factory, as it happens in Ira Levin's book, but it failed test screenings so the climax was changed to Jonathan's childhood home in Pennsylvania.

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** James Dearden originally wanted Creator/RiverPhoenix to play Jonathan, but he couldn't relate to the material and couldn't play someone so evil. Dearden then approached Creator/KieferSutherland who turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts.
** Creator/BridgetFonda
was considered for the role of Jonathan.
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originally cast Dorothy and Ellen, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Creator/DianeLane was considered for the roles of Dorothy and Ellen.
** The original climax shot for the movie took place at the Carlsson Copper Factory, as it happens in Ira Levin's book, but it failed test screenings so the climax was changed to Jonathan's childhood home in Pennsylvania.
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* DawsonCasting: Then 30-year old Creator/SeanYoung as the presumably early-to-mid-20's Dorothy and Ellen (Dorothy is seen at college in the opening scenes).
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* MissingTrailerScene: Glimpses of the [[https://youtu.be/Gfo3YLPMfC0 original climax]] of the 1991 film are visible in the trailer.
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* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: Sean Young as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.

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* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: Sean Young Creator/SeanYoung as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.



** Creator/BridgetFonda, Creator/DianeLane and Creator/PenelopeAnnMiller were considered for the roles of Dorothy and Ellen.
** The original climax shot for the movie took place at the Carlsson Copper Factory, as it happens in Ira Levin's book, but it failed test screenings so the climax was changed to Jonathan's childhood home in Pennsylvania.

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** Creator/BridgetFonda, Creator/DianeLane and Creator/PenelopeAnnMiller were was considered for the roles of Dorothy and Ellen.
** The original climax shot for the movie took place at the Carlsson Copper Factory, as it happens in Ira Levin's book, but it failed test screenings so the climax was changed to Jonathan's childhood home in Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania.
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* ActingForTwo: Sean Young as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.


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* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: Sean Young as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.
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* CaliforniaDoubling: The 1991 film. While set in Philadelphia and New York City, it was mostly filmed in London.
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* ActingForTwo: Sean Young as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.

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* ActingForTwo: Sean Young as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.together.
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** Creator/RiverPhoenix was considered for the role of Jonathan.
** Creator/BridgetFonda, Creator/DianeLane and Creator/PenelopeAnnMiller were considered for the roles of Dorothy and Ellen.
** The original climax shot for the movie took place at the Carlsson Copper Factory, as it happens in Ira Levin's book, but it failed test screenings so the climax was changed to Jonathan's childhood home in Pennsylvania.
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* ActingForTwo: Sean Young as twins Ellen and Dorothy, even though they're never onscreen together.

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