17 Times Filmmakers Almost Ruined Their Own Movies

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17 Times Filmmakers Almost Ruined Their Own Movies

Creative license can be a really good thing for movies. If they had tried to reign in Bill Murray during Ghostbusters, it likely wouldn't have been the iconic film it is today.

But creative license can also spell doom for a film, and we're glad someone stepped into the following situations to stop the insanity.

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The iconic role of Beetlejuice was almost played by Sammy Davis Jr. Tim Burton originally wanted the role to go to the Rat Pack member, but once Burto

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