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Tarantino's journey to direct Reservoir Dogs commenced with preparations during the Sundance Festival, where he learned from established cinematographers and actors. Filming commenced in July 1991 at an abandoned funeral home in Los Angeles, injecting a dose of realism that became a hallmark of Tarantino’s style.
A striking scene noted for its memorable tension featured Michael Madsen situated on a hearse surrounded by coffins while the dialogue flowed from Keitel and Buscemi in an embalming room. The production faced challenges, particularly when Tim Roth had to endure lying in fake blood for hours on end. His resolve to remain in character allowed the iconic torture scene to manifest under the expert eye of special effects artist Robert Kurtzman.