In the 1996 film Matilda, the scene where Miss Trunchbull throws Amanda Thripp by her hair was filmed using a specialized harness and wires hidden inside reinforced pigtails. The young actress actually swung through the air on a crane-like rig to achieve the effect, though she wore a safety suit and landed safely on padded mats. Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment | History In Pictures
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HISTORY SURFEIT on Instagram: "The infamous “pigtail hammer throw” scene from the 1996 film Matilda — where Miss Trunchbull swings Amanda Thripp by her braids — was a mix of clever movie magic and real stunt work. The young actress, Jacqueline Steiger, wore a full-body safety harness connected to a crane, with wires carefully hidden inside custom prosthetic pigtails. Director Danny DeVito later confirmed that she actually enjoyed being in the harness, and the scene was filmed with extreme precis
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cineatomy on Instagram: "“No jelly beans” 🤣🤣🤣 The iconic pigtail scene in Matilda (1996) was created using practical effects, a mechanical rig, and a little CGI. Jacqueline Steiger (Amanda Thripp) was secured in a harness and attached to a rig for the spinning sequences, while Pam Ferris (Miss Trunchbull) mimed swinging fake pigtails. The crew had a code word, “jelly beans,” for Steiger to use if she felt dizzy during filming. #matilda #matildathemusical #cinema #cinephile #behindthescenes #f
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