20 biggest on-set accidents that changed movie history

Modified Nov 19, 2024 13:46 ET

The Cannonball Run (1981) - Distributor: 20th Century Fox ; The X-Files (1998) - Distributor: 20th Century Fox ; The Dark Knight (2008) - Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures ; Top Gun (1986) - Distributor: Paramount Pictures

15) Scott McLean in The Hangover Part II

The Hangover Part II (2011) - Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures

While filming the iconic film The Hangover Part II, stuntman Scott McLean was leaning out of a window to perform a stunt. The driver of the car unexpectedly lost control which resulted in a life-threatening injury to his head.

He underwent multiple surgeries and eventually recovered, but this too acted as a testament to the importance of safety.

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni