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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

What you see on-screen might actually be in your own home! No, not Keanu Reeves, silly! I’m talking about movie props. As it turns out, quite a lot of them are repurposed everyday household items. The r/Thatsabooklight subreddit documents the times that people recognized these everyday items in movies and on TV shows, and just couldn’t help but share with everyone else. And, wow, we’ve got to say, once you notice these behind-the-scenes details, you’ll never look at films the same way again.

Have a scroll through some of the coolest, most unusual, and surprising movie props that you’d find around your home. While most of these can be found in sci-fi films and shows, they’re not exclusive to just them. Remember to upvote the pics that you liked the most. Onwards and (let’s scroll) downwards!

Bored Panda reached out to the r/Thatsabooklight community to learn more about the subreddit and on-screen props. Read on for our friendly chat with one of the moderators, QueenAnneBoleynTudor.

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#1

This Transmitter That Cracks Access Codes In Resident Evil (2002) Is A Glucose Meter With An Antenna

Regular medical devices used as futuristic movie props on a sci-fi set, highlighting how props destroy the illusion of fantasy.

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    That’s An Escalator

    Futuristic movie props revealed as regular items, showing a sci-fi scene and a modern subway station with escalators.

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    #3

    [tv] In Alias [2005], Her Specialized Locker Cutting Tool Is A Creme Brûlée Torch

    Woman in futuristic attire using a torch that is actually a regular creme brulee kitchen tool, breaking fantasy illusion.

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    #4

    [film] Back To The Future [1985] A Krups Coffee Machine Became Mr Fusion On The Delorean

    Side-by-side images showing a regular coffee grinder and its use as a futuristic movie prop, illustrating prop illusions.

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    #5

    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

    Side-by-side image showing a futuristic movie prop that is actually a green glass and spoon, revealing regular items.

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    #6

    Stargate Sg-1: Season 2, Episode 22 -- The Futuristic Device Used By The Doctor Is A Nose And Ear Hair Trimmer

    Man holding a futuristic movie prop resembling an ear examination tool, illustrating regular items in sci-fi films.

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    #7

    The Guns In Terra Nova (TV 2012) Are Spray-Painted Nerf Guns

    Side-by-side comparison of futuristic movie prop gun and regular toy nerf gun showcasing the illusion of fantasy props.

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    #8

    The Child In The Mandalorian Is In A Us Military Mermite Can With A Some Lights Glued On Front

    Futuristic movie prop case revealed as a regular military-style metal container, showing behind-the-scenes reality.

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    #9

    In The Fifth Element (1997), The Detonator The Mangalore Captain Uses To Destroy The Cruise Liner Is A School Locker Padlock

    Close-up of a gloved hand holding a combination lock, showing a futuristic movie prop made from a regular item.

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    #10

    Here Have A Parts List For Obi-Wan's Lightsaber

    Collection of images showing futuristic movie props made from regular items like machine parts and everyday objects.

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    #11

    In Game Of Thrones S8e4 Dany’s Chalice Is Just A Starbucks Coffee Cup

    Medieval fantasy scene with characters and candles, with a regular coffee cup mistaken for futuristic movie props.

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    #12

    Watchmens (TV) Interrogation Chamber Remote Is A Dyson Fan Controller

    Hand placing a simple white remote on a metal chair, showcasing futuristic movie props made from regular items.

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    #13

    This Is Cool

    Tweet showing Mark Hamill explaining his Star Wars costume pants were ordinary Levi jeans, highlighting futuristic movie props reality.

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    #14

    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

    Side-by-side images showing a futuristic movie prop that is actually a regular compact makeup palette with a mirror.

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    #15

    One Of The Most Iconic Movie Props Of All Time, Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber From The Star Wars Franchise Is A Flash Handle From A Vintage Camera (Graflex 3 Cell Flash Handle)

    Old camera and flashlight shown as futuristic movie props, highlighting how regular items can appear as sci-fi gadgets.

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    #16

    One Of Young Anakin's Tool Is A Silver-Painted Dog Toy That I Own

    Hand holding a regular item matching a futuristic movie prop, revealing how props destroy the illusion of fantasy.

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    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 Undecorated Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker. This Previously Unnamed Character Has Spawned A Cult Following, Leading To Books, Comics, And Fan Lore

    Actor holding a prop resembling a Hamilton Beach ice cream maker, showing futuristic movie props made from regular items.

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    #18

    Prop: In Phantom Menace, Qui Gonn’s Comlink Is A Gillette Women’s Razor

    Vintage Gillette razor shown as a futuristic movie prop comlink destroying the illusion of fantasy props.

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    #19

    The Mask Used For Halloween (1978) Was A William Shatner Mask That Was Painted White

    Two realistic movie masks displayed side by side, highlighting the use of regular items as futuristic movie props.

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    #20

    I Was Told This Might Be This Sub’s Cup Of Tea

    Scene from Star Trek 2009 showing a Dyson hand dryer used as futuristic movie prop technology on a spaceship set.

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    #21

    Jawas In The Mandalorian Have Volkswagen Fuel Injection Rails. I Recognized Them Immediately (Jumping Up From The Couch And Startling My Wife). I Replaced Dozens Of These During A Recall In 2013

    Scene from a sci-fi show featuring characters using futuristic movie props that are actually ordinary household items.

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    #22

    Greef Kargas Buckle Is A Cheap Folding Knife

    Close-up of a man wearing a costume with a futuristic movie prop that is actually a regular item, showing illusion of fantasy.

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    #23

    The Chest Thing The First Order Officer Wears In The Kyle Ren Snl Sketch Is A Pack Of Gum

    Man dressed as futuristic lieutenant colonel with a costume featuring colored buttons, showcasing movie props versus regular items.

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    #24

    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

    Black futuristic movie prop boot resembling a modified basketball sneaker worn by a player on the court.

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    #25

    That’s An Echo Mic

    A regular toy microphone revealed as a futuristic movie prop, highlighting how everyday items destroy the illusion of fantasy.

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    #26

    [tv] The Expanse [2018]. The Cryo Chamber Used For Mei Is A Repurposed Thule 624 Cargo Box

    Car roof cargo box shown as a futuristic movie prop in a sci-fi lab setting with a man in a white coat examining it.

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    #27

    Dark Crystal Used A Die Cast Tie Fighter For This Foe's Eye

    Collage showing futuristic movie props made from regular items including a toy Imperial TIE Fighter and textured materials.

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    #28

    [tv] Mandalorian Season 1, Friend Just Started It And Sent Me Proof That This Mechanic's Tool Is Actually A Thermometer!

    Person holding a thermometer that was used as a futuristic movie prop in the Mandalorian, showing regular items as props.

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    #29

    Automated Trash Bin In Firefly Runs Windows 2000

    Person in a hooded jacket interacting with a computer monitor and red emergency light, showcasing futuristic movie prop illusions.

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    [tv] In Netflix's Lost In Space [2019] The Military Crew Members Wear A $65 Foam Airsoft Vest

    Man wearing futuristic movie prop body armor displayed as a regular item for sale online, showing illusion of fantasy.



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