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64 Incredibly Cool Movie Props That Show Just How Much Craft Goes Into Making Every Film Look Real
When watching a film, we often focus on the actors, the story, the dialogue, the cinematography, and any special effects. Unless they are elaborate or steal a scene, props can quietly blend into the background, even though they may have required creativity and craftsmanship.
This list should change that perspective. Here are photos of props from some of your favorite films, along with their fascinating backstories. They should provide some insight into how these set pieces came to be.
Enjoy scrolling through, and as always, don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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#1
In An Episode Of Mutant X, Jesse Uses A Familiar Looking “Device.” It Looks Like A High Tech Gadget With Buttons, But I Recognized It As The Eyeshadow Compact I’ve Had Since High School
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#2
In Coraline (2009) The Crew Spent 800 Hours Painting 250,000 Pieces Of Popcorn—Pink On The Outside, Red On The Kernel—To Stand In As Blossoms For The Nearly 70 Trees
#3
In Dunkirk (2017), Christopher Nolan Used Eleven "Little Boats" That Actually Took Part In The Real-Life Dunkirk Evacuation In 1940, Saving The Lives Of Countless Soldiers
#6
The Cowardly Lion Costume From ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ (1939) Was Made From Real Lion Pelts
#7
Long Lost Hungarian Masterpiece Was Accidentally Found In The Background Of The Movie Stewart Little. “Sleeping Lady With Black Vase” By Robert Bereny
#10
In Moulin Rouge (2001), A Fake Necklace Was Used For The Scene Where The Duke Rips It From Satine’s Neck. It Had A Magnetic Clasp So It Would Come Away Without Hurting Nicole Kidman’s Neck. The Real Necklace Is Worth $3 Million
#11
Wall Panels On The UK Game Show “Crystal Maze” Are Presswood Shipping Pallets Sprayed Silver
#12
Prop: In Phantom Menace, Qui Gonn’s Comlink Is A Gillette Women’s Razor
#15
The Chest Thing The First Order Officer Wears In The Kyle Ren Snl Sketch Is A Pack Of Gum
#16
This Transmitter That Cracks Access Codes In Resident Evil (2002) Is A Glucose Meter With An Antenna
#17
In The End Credit Scene Of Guardians Of The Galaxy, Taneleer Tivan (The Collector) Drinks His Martini From An Alessi ‘Big Love’ Ice Cream Bowl
#18
60s Batman’s Utility Belt Pouches Were Sometimes Made From Kitchen Sponges
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#19
Hannah Montana Closet Is Still On My List
#20
To This Day I Think About The Seashell E-Reader In It Follows
#25
Pretty Woman (1990) In The Film, Edward Gives Vivian A Stunning Diamond And Ruby Necklace To Wear Out To Dinner. When He Presents It To Her, He Jokingly Snaps Her Hand With The Box. This Was Actually A Scene Improvised By Gere, And Roberts’s Reaction Was Totally Spontaneous
#27
The Muzzle On Max In The Opening Of “Fury Road” Is A Garden Fork Without The Handle. It Works For The Style Of The Wasteland, Where Everything Is Recycled
#28
Cpt. Picard With What Looks To Be A Box Cutter
#29
The Child In The Mandalorian Is In A Us Military Mermite Can With A Some Lights Glued On Front
#33
Batman’s Boots In Batman Returns Are Just Air Jordan 6s With An Extended Top And Foam Glued On. The Sole Even Still Has The Jordan Logo
#37
The 1982 Movie Poltergeist Used Real Skeletons As Props Because They Were Cheaper Than Plastic Skeletons
#38
The Flight Sticks In The Razor Crest’s Cockpit From The Mandalorian Are Thrustmaster T.16000m Fcses
#41
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) The Snow Speeder Pilot Straps Have Bubble Wrap On Them
#42
I Present To You: Willrow Hoods AKA Ice Cream Man From Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back In The Background Of Cloud City. He Carries A Completely Undecorared Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker. This Previously Unnamed Character Has Spawned A Cult Following, Leading To Books, Comics, And Fan Lore
#43
The “Gps Transponders” Carried By Faraday And His Science Team On Lost Are Multi-Function Emergency Car Tools
#50
This Hamburger Phone In Juno (2007)
#51
Don’t Forget The Phone From Cat In The Hat
#54
In Pinocchio (2022) Honest John's Fit Is Just As Deceiving As He Is. His "Cloak" Is A Shower Curtain, The Cuffs Of His Sleeves Are Doilies, And The "Buttons" He Wears On His Shirt Are Coins
#55
My Thumb Drive Made It Into The Video Game Call Of Duty Modern Warfare! Had To Call My Mom And Tell Her Right Away
#60
London’s Mirror In Suite Life Of Zack & Cody & Jenna Rink’s Shoe Shelf (Entire Closet) In 13 Going On 30
#63
A Prop Of The Loch Ness Monster From 'The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes' Was Discovered After 50 Years... In Loch Ness
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