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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. 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. Here's a dozen fun facts you might not know about the Bill Murray classic film "Groundhog Day" which turns 30 in 2023. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- 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.“ STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Harold Ramis’ iconic 1993 film starring Bill Murray is the perfect movie to watch in the buildup to the annual tradition of Groundhog Day itself. 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. Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Phil and the town of Punxsutawney were portrayed in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.” (It was really filmed in Woodstock, Ill.) Phil appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show in 1995. 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 (1993) Movie | Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell & Chris Elliott | Review & FactsWatch The Full Video To Get Interesting Facts, Detailed Review, Lif The observance of Groundhog Day in the United States first occurred in German communities in Pennsylvania, according to known records. The earliest mention of Groundhog Day is an entry on February 2, 1840, in the diary of James L. Morris of Morgantown, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, according to the book on the subject by Don Yoder. This was a 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. The 1993 comedy film ‘Groundhog Day,’ starring Bill Murray, significantly boosted the popularity of the actual Groundhog Day event. Before the movie, thousands visited Punxsutawney’s Gobbler’s Knob; post-release, attendance soared to tens of thousands. Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. It was immortalized in the 1993 film Groundhog Day, which was actually shot in Woodstock, Illinois. 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
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