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The location of Rich Cusack's residence in the film is from a fake French castle outside Toronto.
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When filming the sex scene on the stairs, the actor did not use the special effect pad, so in the later naked shots on the bed, Edie's back showed signs of bruising and had to be covered by a makeup artist.
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The scene where Tom killed two robbers in a restaurant was later cut out. In the original version, the young robber was shot seven times in the body, while the older robber was shot twice in the head. Cronenberg believes This scene was a bit too much, there was a suspicion of promoting violence, so it was deleted.
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Thomas Jane and Harrison Ford both refused to play Tom in the film.
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The scenes in the restaurant were all filmed in the studio, and the crew built a street view outside the window.
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In order to develop a Philadelphia accent, Vigo Mortensen, who plays Tom, asks Maria Bello's uncle and brother for advice.
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Some of the props in the restaurant and Stewart’s house were purchased by Vigo Mortensen.
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When the protagonist drove to Philadelphia, a Canadian speed limit sign appeared on the highway.
A History of Violence behind the scenes gags
2022-01-25 08:05
Extended Reading
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Maryam 2022-03-21 09:01:30
It's really not like the "laughter points that are not perceived by the times" in 2005.
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Mireya 2022-03-23 09:01:31
It's okay, it's worth watching, at least it doesn't waste time, it's satisfying, it's a little different from what I imagined, and the focus of the theme doesn't quite match the title, so it's better to read it as a story.
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[Tom questions Jack about beating Bobby up and getting expelled]
Tom Stall: What the hell were you thinking?
Jack Stall: I wasn't thinking.
Tom Stall: Obviously not.
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[Mr. Fogarty threatens Tom to come with him back to Philadelphia]
Tom Stall: I told you, I have never been to Philadelphia!
Carl Fogarty: [chuckles] Wow. You sound like you really believe your own crap, don't you? You know, you're trying so hard to be this other guy. It's painful to watch.