Ridley Scott reveals unexpected inspiration behind the baboons in 'Gladiator II' - alopecia-stricken primates used to ramp up the terror factor
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Scott chose baboons with alopecia (hair loss) to make the arena sequence more unsettling, saying the 'hairless beasts' lent an 'extra layer of horror'
The director wanted to up the ante from the original Gladiator, promising 'more blood, more guts, and more primate pandemonium' in the anticipated sequel
Ridley Scott reveals unexpected inspiration behind the baboons in 'Gladiator II' - alopecia-stricken primates used to ramp up the terror factor
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Scott chose baboons with alopecia (hair loss) to make the arena sequence more unsettling, saying the 'hairless beasts' lent an 'extra layer of horror'
The director wanted to up the ante from the original Gladiator, promising 'more blood, more guts, and more primate pandemonium' in the anticipated sequel