A few weeks back it was revealed that New Line sent the filmmakers of "Snakes on a Plane" back to reshoot some scenes in order to garner a more hardcore R-rating. Bloody Disgusting recently spoke with producer David Ellis and asked about why the new cut will be an R:
"The deaths are more violent and graphic. There is nudity - a couple trying to join the Mile-High Club - and the language is more explicit. Actually, Bob Shaye, the president of New Line, was the one who green-lighted the additions" says Ellis.
He also added there were some more than CG snakes in the film - "Yes, we had over 500 real, non-venomous snakes as well as some CGI snakes. The trailer, which is currently making the rounds on the Internet, is rather rough. The shot of the woman with the snake coming out of her blouse needs tweaking as do a few others - when we're finished with post, all of the snakes will be photo-real".
The film, which hits theaters August 18th, centers on a ruthless assassin who unleashes a crate full of lethal snakes aboard a packed passenger jet over the Pacific Ocean in order to eliminate a witness in protective custody. The rookie pilot and frightened passengers must band together to survive.
For the full interview, click here.
