Whatever Happened To The End Credit Blooper Reel?
We talk to some experts about why end-credit bloopers faded from view.
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Before the rise of the Marvel “secret” post-credit scene, the treat at the end of many a big movie was the blooper reel. More common in the comedy and action genres, throughout the 80s, 90s and early 2000s it was reasonable to expect some endearing outtakes as the credits began to roll.
The end-credit blooper reel was such a staple of the film experience that Disney’s Pixar films even animated fake bloopers for their end-credits.