American Gothic(1987) -

, famous as Lily Munster from The Munsters , played "Ma".

The movie’s release was famously tied to its "so bad it's good" reputation, with the LA Times noting at the time that for veteran actors like Steiger and De Carlo to be even "reasonably good" with such "atrocious" material was a sign of true professionalism. American Gothic(1987)

: Originally, Stephen Shellen (who played Paul) was intended to be the film's lead. However, just one week into principal photography, Shellen got into a bar brawl . He returned to work with his face so badly mangled that makeup could not cover the injuries. To keep the production from shutting down, the director had to quickly rework the film's focus. , famous as Lily Munster from The Munsters , played "Ma"

, an Oscar winner for In the Heat of the Night , played "Pa". However, just one week into principal photography, Shellen

: A central plot point is that the psychopathic "children" in the film—Teddy, Woody, and Fanny—are actually middle-aged adults who act and dress like young children due to their isolated upbringing. The "Stolen" Imagery

: The film features an eclectic mix of veteran stars:

The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories behind its production and cast, ranging from on-set brawls to punishing filming conditions. Behind-the-Scenes Incidents