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Entertainment ‘Groundhog Day’ movie: 10 facts about the film that will leave you shocked | Groundhog Day 2025. Published: Jan. 27, 2025, 7:00 a.m. Woodstock, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago with a population of around 25,000, was once home to filmmaker Orson Welles and was the setting for the 1992 movie Groundhog Day. (Photo by Scott Not every holiday needs a movie, but we’re happy Groundhog Day exists. We’ve got 20 facts about Groundhog Day you might not know, babe. The film’s impact on Punxsutawney, Pa.. Believe it or not, Groundhog Day wasn’t even filmed in Punxsutawney or at Gobbler’s Knob (More on that in the “fun facts” below). Here are some facts about Groundhog Day (1993) that will make you stop thinking about how you’ve been living the same day since early 2020: 1. The groundhog bit Bill Murray multiple times, and the actor had to ask doctors about a rabies shot. The 1993 movie ‘Groundhog Day’ significantly boosted attendance, with a record 40,000 attendees in 2020. This overwhelming turnout even requires local high schools to skip classes, as buses are needed to transport the massive crowds to and from the event at Gobbler’s Knob. He ducked out of filming on Mad Dog And Glory to attend the 1992 festivities, a year before Groundhog Day came out. 15. Randy Rupert, aka The Chainsaw Wizard, made the ice sculptures for the movie. Entertainment ‘Groundhog Day’ movie trivia: 10 things you may not know about the film | Groundhog Day 2024. Published: ; Jan. 29, 2024, 7:30 a.m. The film either took place over 10 years - or 10,000 Over the years, many people have weighed in on the amount of time grumpy weatherman Phil Connors was trapped reliving Groundhog Day in the film. The film’s director, Harold Ramis once stated it was ten years, but estimates have varied greatly - even writer Danny Rubins believed it would Groundhog Day got a resurgence of popularity in 1993 when the film of the same name came out. Groundhog Day stars Bill Murray as Phil, of course, who finds himself living the same day in repeat after visiting Punxsutawney to report on their groundhog and if he sees his shadow or not. The movie was inspired by a book about vampires The classic 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and directed by his Ghostbusters co-star Harold Ramis, is a movie that deserves a repeat viewing Groundhog Day in Pop Culture. Groundhog Day has made its mark in pop culture, thanks to movies, TV shows, and more. Here are some interesting facts about its influence. The movie "Groundhog Day" has become a cultural phenomenon, often referenced in discussions about time loops and repetitive events. 1993 - Columbia Pictures releases the movie, "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray.In the years following the release of the movie, crowds numbering as high as 30,000 have visited Gobbler's Knob Groundhog Day celebrations went from seeing about 5,000 spectators every year to somewhere around 35,000. “I would say it was the catalyst that put Punxsutawney Phil from having 5,000 people come for Groundhog Day to having 35,000 people come for Groundhog Day. That was the impact that the movie had.“ The film was not filmed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but actually in Woodstock, Illinois (just fifty miles from Bill Murray's hometown of Wilmette, Illinois). There is a small plaque that reads "Bill Murray stepped here" on the curb where Murray continually steps into a puddle. 12. The film ‘Groundhog Day’ popularized the celebration. Previously, few thousands of people would travel to Gobbler’s Knob to celebrate Groundhog Day. The release of the 1993 Columbia Pictures film, ‘Groundhog Day’ starring Bill Murray made the celebration of this tradition quite popular. The number of tourists that visited Groundhog Day (1993) Movie | Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell & Chris Elliott | Review & FactsWatch The Full Video To Get Interesting Facts, Detailed Review, Lif The marmot has had quite a life meeting famous people, traveling the country and even having a movie made about his special day. Groundhog Day is steeped in tradition that dates back to the 1800s. “Groundhog Day” is a beloved comedy film that has captured audiences since its release in 1993. Here are 10 facts about the movie: It Was Inspired By A Book. 1. The concept of “Groundhog Day” was inspired by the book The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice, which provided the basis for the idea of a repeating day. Harold Ramis Directed The Film. 2. The film’s impact on Punxsutawney, Pa.. Believe it or not, Groundhog Day wasn’t even filmed in Punxsutawney or at Gobbler’s Knob (More on that in the “fun facts” below).
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