Back To The Future: Any Gunshots/Pyro/Loud Noises?

[RumTumJM]

Posted: 8/29/23 at 1:52am

Since the Theater Gunshots thread has been lost, I figure that I'll start a new thread for this.

What's the scoop on loud gunshots/pyrotechnics/noises in Back To The Future?

I saw a post, about the London production, where someone noted that the pyro effects don't make much noise. HOWEVER, when it comes to startling sounds/moments, the main one is the BANG sound effects (likely from the soundboard) that are heard when the Delorean first appears. - Is this still the case for the Broadway production? (In short, for jumpy people like me, is the only part to really be prepared for the arrival of the Delorean?)

Thanks, as always, for the information/help you all give me on this site!

Updated On: 8/29/23 at 01:52 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/29/23 at 7:07am

I didnt find it particularly jarring, tbh. 

[Huckster2]

Posted: 8/29/23 at 1:49pm

no gunshots, but i would say yes to other loud sounds, and one use of pyro.

if you know the movie...the opening scene with the guitar/speaker may be loud.

delorean coming and going maybe loud and one thing of pyro.

cant remember but there may have been thunder clasps during the storm as well.

 

[RumTumJM]

Posted: 8/29/23 at 6:17pm

Huckster2 said: "no gunshots, but i would say yes to other loud sounds, and one use of pyro.

if you know the movie...the opening scene with the guitar/speaker may be loud.

delorean coming and going maybe loud and one thing of pyro.

cant remember but there may have been thunder clasps during the storm as well.

"

What is the one thing with pyro? When the model town sparks/catches fire, as Doc tries to show Marty his plan for the Delorean?

 

[scripps]

Posted: 8/29/23 at 6:36pm

The opening scene with Marty and Doc's speaker is loud and features sparks. You'll hear the DeLorean bang sound effects at least twice, a sonic boom type effect each time the DeLorean reaches 88 mph, and loud bell chimes and lightning in the storm scene. Honestly, the Fast and Furious wannabees racing up and down my block in Brooklyn at 2 in the morning are more jarring than what's on stage. Enjoy!

Updated On: 8/30/23 at 06:36 PM

[RumTumJM]

Posted: 8/29/23 at 7:08pm

scripps said: "The opening scene with Marty and Doc's speaker is loud and features sparks. You'll hear the DeLorean bang sound effects at least twice, a sonic boom type effect each time the DeLorean reaches 88 mph, and loud bell chimes and lightening in the storm scene. Honestly, the Fast and Furious wannabees racing up and down my block in Brooklyn at 2 in the morning are more jarring than what's on stage. Enjoy!"

Cool! Thanks for the insight. (Hopefully, it will help others on here, as well.)

Personally, it's all about the gunshot & explosion sound effects. Loud rock music & racing car sound effects are absolutely fine & quite thrilling for me. So, I'm kinda looking forward to all of that. 

 

[Huckster2]

Posted: 9/1/23 at 3:53pm

the return to 1985 has some pryo