JURASSIC PARK (1993): 10 Totally Awesome Facts I Bet You Didn't Know About This Oscar Winning Film

Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993) was more than just one of the biggest blockbusters ever made; it fundamentally altered the course of filmmaking. Yet, beyond the groundbreaking dinosaurs, unforgettable score, and iconic moments is a compelling production history defined by narrow escapes, technical breakthroughs, and pivotal decisions that nearly steered the film in an entirely different direction. I saw this film the day it was released, having just graduated with a degree in Industrial Design and dreams of becoming a practical special effects artist. Although seeing the film's groundbreaking CGI initially made me wonder whether practical effects still had a future. But, much like the T-Rex, I persisted, eventually enjoying a rewarding career in the film and television industry, and I love that I can now share my knowledge with you all. In this video, we count down 10 totally awesome facts about Jurassic Park that might surprise even the most dedicated fans. We'll take you behind the scenes to explore how Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) revolutionized visual effects with CGI, why the life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from Stan Winston Studio remain impressive more than 30 years later, and how Michael Crichton's bestselling novel was adapted into one of the most influential films in cinematic history. You’ll also discover surprising casting stories, Steven Spielberg’s race against time as he juggled Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List, the real-world dinosaur discovery that paralleled the film’s famous Velociraptors, and the production decisions and natural disaster that transformed Jurassic Park into one of the highest-grossing and most beloved films ever released. Whether you’ve watched Jurassic Park a hundred times or are experiencing it for the first time, you’re bound to learn something new. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories, practical effects, movie history, and fun trivia, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to Totally Awesome Film Facts, where we dive into the stories behind the greatest movies ever made—from classics to today’s biggest blockbusters. Big thanks to stanwinstonschool.com and their amazing videos they have available to help educate all of us on how they achieve such amazing special effects! Don’t forget the trivia question at the end of the video and make sure to post your answer in the comments below! #JurassicPark #StevenSpielberg #MovieFacts #BehindTheScenes #FilmFacts #JurassicPark1993 #MichaelCrichton #IndustrialLightAndMagic #ILM #StanWinston #PracticalEffects #VisualEffects #MovieTrivia #Dinosaurs #TyrannosaurusRex #TRex #Trex #Schindler #StanWinston #PhilTippett