Have a listen as 'Movies In Trouble' sinks our fangs into the chaotic production of a crime thriller derailed by clashing egos, on-set brawls, and a revolving door of directors. Starring the notoriously volatile Klaus Kinski and Oliver Reed, the film was meant to be a tense hostage drama, but behind the scenes, tensions ran higher than the suspense on screen. We’ll explore how original director Tobe Hooper ("The Texas Chain Saw Massacre") abruptly exited the production, why Kinski and Reed’s feud turned physical, and how the film managed to slither its way to completion despite the madness.

In the season premiere of Movies In Trouble it’s “The Tale of Two Dicks,” and 'Superman II,’ a film caught between two directors and two competing visions. Originally helmed by Richard Donner, who had already filmed much of the sequel while making Superman: The Movie, the project took a dramatic turn when he was fired and replaced by Richard Lester. In our Season 2 premiere, we explore the behind-the-scenes power struggles, the reemergence of lost footage, and the lasting impact of a superhero sequel that nearly fell apart before it could soar.

In this episode, we delve into the chaotic production of Werner Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo, a tale of ambition, obsession, and sheer madness both on and off screen. From cast changes, natural disasters, and the infamous real-life feat of hauling a 320-ton steamboat over a mountain, we explore how this legendary film nearly capsized.