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  • Cursed (2005)

    Cursed (2005)
    Feb 25 2026

    Making a werewolf movie four times is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Cursed, from reshooting 90% of the film, to the Weinsteins’ cutting it down to a PG-13 rating.


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    04:00 - Clint’s Closet

    06:14 - Cursed (2005)

    01:26:06 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/3ZdvJlf

    Bloody Disgusting: https://bit.ly/3LiuUEJ

    Fangoria: https://bit.ly/49UUEQN

    New York Post: https://bit.ly/4pDwb72

    New York Times: https://bit.ly/3NAKXOU

    Pizowell: http://y2u.be/gum1tB2D4Eo

    Screamfest: https://bit.ly/46bwkaW

    Variety: https://bit.ly/4jQHIyL


    Music:

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #cursed #wescraven

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Hook (1991)

    Hook (1991)
    Feb 4 2026

    Making Peter Pan grow up is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Hook, from the film starting out as a musical, to the rumored feud between Steven Spielberg and Julia Roberts.


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:38 - Clint’s Closet

    04:55 - Hook (1991)

    01:13:05 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    AV Club: https://bit.ly/48Tsp4q

    Cinema Papers: https://bit.ly/4pMLBGO

    Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3MHVgQw

    https://bit.ly/48xQsWG

    Hook-Movie.com: http://y2u.be/fzihhH0TAWQ

    People: https://bit.ly/3Y8X1J1

    Phoenix New Times: https://bit.ly/48V4668

    The Ringer: https://bit.ly/44nYRcJ

    Script Magazine: https://bit.ly/44hYZdG

    Steven Spielberg: A Biography: https://bit.ly/46U6vh0

    Vanity Fair: https://bit.ly/44iHx8X


    Featured Footage:

    Hook (1991)


    Music:

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #hook #peterpan

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • YouTube Deep Dive: Waterworld (1995)

    YouTube Deep Dive: Waterworld (1995)
    Jan 14 2026
    Making Mad Max on water is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Waterworld, from the budget spiraling out of control, to the recurring feud between Kevin Costner and Director Kevin Reynolds.You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!📺 | Watch or Listen!💸 | Support us!🔗 | Follow us!👕 | Buy our merch!In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:36 - Roger Corman’s Mad Max01:49 - Peter Rader’s Original Script02:56 - The Kevins (Costner & Reynolds)05:53 - Reworking Waterworld07:36 - An Expensive Atoll09:03 - Bigger (& Harder) Than Jaws12:01 - Dangerous Waters13:13 - Finale Feud15:36 - Editing: Costner vs Reynolds19:46 - Bad Press & Rumor Mill22:54 - Waterworld Released July 28, 1995Sources:AV Club: https://bit.ly/4p6Tpmibefores & afters: https://bit.ly/3L5NtfaEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3YyLS4zhttps://bit.ly/47zrHJ8https://bit.ly/4jhOUDFLA Times: https://bit.ly/49LM6flhttps://bit.ly/3Lul3LIhttps://bit.ly/4i06USthttps://bit.ly/4shoXbohttps://bit.ly/4shY9I8Newsweek: https://bit.ly/4juEBwthttps://bit.ly/49PHCEyNew York Times: https://bit.ly/49bz9cTPeople: https://bit.ly/4o5hRDRSFGATE: https://bit.ly/48X7hdFTime: https://bit.ly/3MRKE1LThe Wall Street Journal: https://bit.ly/4pEnNFdYahoo: https://bit.ly/4oPC5S8Indie Film Hustle Podcast: http://y2u.be/l0aqDhnZwEAMaelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld (2018)ScreenSlam: http://y2u.be/Lo12lN3ECFMFeatured Footage:The Cable Guy (1996)It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)*Waterworld (1995)**and special featuresMusic:James Newton Howard - Waterworld OSTMichael Kamen - Robin Hood: Price of Thieves OSTRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme#itwasashtshow #waterworld #kevincostner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    25 mins
  • Maximum Overdrive (1986)

    Maximum Overdrive (1986)
    Nov 26 2025

    Fighting trucks is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Maximum Overdrive, from Director Stephen King admitting he was on cocaine throughout production, to the cinematographer losing his eye.


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:38 - Clint’s Closet

    03:58 - Maximum Overdrive

    01:20:55 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    American Film: https://bit.ly/4oQ73dj

    Cinefantastique: https://bit.ly/43ev8lT

    Deseret News: https://bit.ly/4qGm6YP

    Fangoria: https://bit.ly/4hN8rev

    Gainesville Sun: https://bit.ly/4qABVQW

    Slash Film: https://bit.ly/47mjdFd

    Yahoo: https://bit.ly/499HXBz


    Featured Footage:

    Maximum Overdrive (1986)


    Music:

    AC/DC - Who Made Who

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #maximumoverdrive #stephenking

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Alien: Resurrection (1997) w/ Sequoia Simone

    Alien: Resurrection (1997) w/ Sequoia Simone
    Oct 29 2025

    Cloning Ellen Ripley is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Alien: Resurrection, from the feud between the writer and director, to the long grueling underwater shoot.

    Special Guest: Sequoia Simone from FX's Alien: Earth - The Official Podcast


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    04:02 - Clint’s Closet

    07:11 - Alien: Resurrection (1997)

    01:28:03 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    • Bullz-Eye: https://bit.ly/3WbbROi
    • Den of Geek: https://bit.ly/48RwsP0
    • Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/4mK9Xij
    • The Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/4oDQC3S
    • The Independent: https://bit.ly/4pTD1Xz
    • In Focus: https://bit.ly/4qbwk3l
    • One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien Resurrection (2003)


    Featured Footage:

    • Alien: Resurrection (1997)


    Music:

    • Robert John - Sad Eyes
    • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #alienresurrection #xenomorph

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Mortal Kombat (1995)

    Mortal Kombat (1995)
    Oct 8 2025

    Testing your might is hard. For our 100th episode (!), let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Mortal Kombat, from the multiple actor injuries, to the possibility of a plagiarized theme song.


    Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 21 extra minutes)!

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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Chapters:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 04:38 - Clint’s Closet
    • 12:13 - Mortal Kombat (The Games)
    • 17:06 - Mortal Kombat (The Movie)
    • 01:23:03 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    • Flickering Myth: https://bit.ly/42ZqNCL
    • Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/41PYPJd
    • http://y2u.be/s2VeFNWdrmA
    • Vulture: https://bit.ly/471Lp0f


    Featured Footage:

    • Mortal Kombat (1995) and special features


    Music:

    • 2 Unlimited - Twilight Zone
    • The Immortals - Sub-Zero (Chinese Ninja Warrior)
    • The Immortals - Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat)
    • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #mortalkombat #liukang

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • YouTube Deep Dive: Jaws (1975)

    YouTube Deep Dive: Jaws (1975)
    Oct 1 2025
    Making a mechanical great white is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, Jaws, from the never ending problems with the film’s shark, to the chaos of filming on the open ocean.Animation by Paul Crewe (@WieverOfPassion)📺 | Watch or Listen!💸 | Support us!🔗 | Follow us!👕 | Buy our merch!Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:52 - Peter Benchley’s Jaws03:48 - Real Sharks Won’t Work08:42 - Carl Gottlieb’s Improv-ments10:49 - The Monkey Paw of Martha’s Vineyard13:02 - Shooting at Sea (without a Shark)15:28 - Endless Shark Troubles18:20 - Boredom & Feuds21:26 - Tempers Flare & Ships Sink23:18 - Shutting Down Spielberg25:13 - The Shark Works: Finishing Filming28:58 - Verna Fields & John Williams30:51 - Jaws releases Jun 20, 197534:22 - The Legacy of Behind the ScenesSources:Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: https://bit.ly/4mKFuREEmpire: https://bit.ly/47zMM6pThe Films of Steven Spielberg: https://bit.ly/45Uuv2wHollywood Reporter: http://bit.ly/3V8QwUYThe Jaws Log: https://bit.ly/4mmIy6VJaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard: https://bit.ly/4fB24K8Reel Terror: https://bit.ly/4mLM9vwSteven Spielberg: A Biography: https://bit.ly/46U6vh0Vanity Fair: https://bit.ly/45JVe1SVariety: https://bit.ly/46gjp7bIn The Teeth of Jaws (1997)Jaws: The Inside Story (2010)Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)The Making of Jaws (1995)The Shark Is Still Working (2007)Spielberg (2017)Spotlight on Location: The Making of Jaws (2000)Featured Footage:Finding Nemo (2003)Jaws (1975) and special featuresThe Simpsons (1989- )CBS Sunday MorningCorridor CrewDirectors Guild of AmericaThe Late ShowThe Movie Rabbit HoleTelevision Academy FoundationMusic:Daniel Pemberton - Into the Spider-Verse OSTJohn Williams - Jaws OSTRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 mins
  • Fantastic Four (2015) w/ Alan Seawright

    Fantastic Four (2015) w/ Alan Seawright
    Aug 20 2025

    Making superpowers gritty is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make 2015’s Fantastic Four, from director Josh Trank’s erratic behavior to reshooting a third of the film months before releasing.


    Special Guest: Alan Seawright from Cinema Therapy


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    05:58 - Clint’s Closet

    07:57 - Fantastic Four (2015)

    01:43:41 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    Bleeding Cool: https://bit.ly/44m0F4S

    Comicbook.com: https://bit.ly/4lrYPXn

    Den of Geek: https://bit.ly/3GpjrR5

    Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/4kqBTHa

    https://bit.ly/3GmxzdS

    https://bit.ly/3Uan0he

    First Cut Studios: http://y2u.be/ANhtp34ePKE

    Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3I4rTWk

    https://bit.ly/45GUGbS

    LA Times: https://bit.ly/3IksAea

    Polygon: https://bit.ly/3FTYNIN

    TheWrap: https://bit.ly/44mUG00


    Featured Footage:

    Fantastic Four (2015)

    Mallrats (1995)


    Music:

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #fantasticfour #joshtrank

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    1 hr and 57 mins