Cloverfield - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts

[richard]

Both T.J. Miller (Hud) and Theo Rossi (Antonio) share the same birthday, June 4th.

[ken]

Most people took issue with how one of the main characters could use his cell phone in the subway station. This, however, was a savvy case of Truth in Television, since the MTA is actively wiring subway platforms for cell service, specifically so riders can use their phones during emergencies. Indeed, after much of Manhattan had been smashed into oblivion, the subway station might be the only place where you can still get cellphone service.

[marc]

The head of the Statue of Liberty is shown about 50% larger than actual size. CG supervisor David Vickery said in an interview that many people imagined the head being much bigger than it actually is, and that the size was increased due to complaints that the head looked too small in the trailer.

[jeffrey]

Beth's dad's apartment is a real building though it's not strictly an apartment complex. The building is the Time Warner Center, located at Columbus Circle on the southwest corner of Central Park. There are two towers, containing offices and residences, connected to one base which contains a shopping center. It was completed in 2003.

[ken]

Jason wears a Slusho! T-shirt throughout the movie. Slusho! is a drink from J.J. Abrams' show Alias (2001), as well as one of the film's codenames. The shirt is the only time the beverage is acknowledged during the movie.

[carla]

Fans gave the monster the nickname: Clovie, Clover, MGP, Darwin.