“He Could Have Killed Me”- Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Recalled a Scary Experience While Shooting for His Million-Dollar Earning Movie

Arnold Schwarzenegger dominated the bodybuilding world since he entered the sport until he retired in 1980. However, the bodybuilder always had an eye for the acting industry. Therefore, he tried his hand at acting soon after retiring from bodybuilding.

The bodybuilder-turned-actor landed his first prominent role in a movie with the release of Conan the Barbarian in 1982. However, the celebrity would land more box office successes in the 80s, including The Terminator, Predator, Twins, and Commando.

One of the scariest moments for Arnold Schwarzenegger

For Schwarzenegger, things ran smoothly for the most part during shoots. However, there were a few instances when things went awry. One of the most spine-chilling incidents was when the actor was filming the sci-fi action blockbuster Total Recall. The incident was so petrifying for him that he mentioned it in his memoir of the same name.

Recollecting the incident, Schwarzenegger wrote, “We had all kinds of animals on the set, including a panther kitten and cougar kitten. I loved playing with them. The trainer would bring them to my RV every Saturday when we had a two-hour break.”

The Terminator star continued, “They were maybe 5 months old at the beginning, and they were growing fast. By the last month of filming, they were 7 months old. One day the cougar was lounging at the back of the RV when I stood up and walked toward the front.”

At this point, things took an unexpected turn, and the actor faced a threat that would become one of the scariest events in his life.

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The Austrian Oak added, “With no warning, he leaped all the way across the length of the vehicle and onto the back of my neck: 100 pounds of cougar knocking me forward into the steering wheel.”

Fortunately, the cougar was in a playful mood and did not intend to harm Schwarzenegger. Reflecting on the incident, he said, “He could have killed me with a quick bite to the spine, but he just wanted to play.”

Schwarzenegger’s rise to prominence

By the end of the 80s, Schwarzenegger would quickly rise through the ranks to become the most celebrated action movie star. Moreover, the celebrity would become the face of the Terminator franchise.

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And with the arrival of the 90s, the former Mr. Olympia became one of the biggest celebrities in the filmmaking industry. And with his celebrity status, Arnie’s life improved for the better. Moreover, the 90s marked a time when the former governor landed numerous roles in prominent films.