The Unraveling

While preparing for the role of Shane, actor Bob Turton reportedly spent 7 weeks alone in a Barstow, California Best Western hotel. When asked why at a recent press junket he responded, "For me, the only way to find a character is to let the character slowly creep into my dreams. That can only happen with complete silence, darkness, and solitude. I've had success achieving that in the Barstow, CA Best Western. Something about the combination of fantastic customer service and the Earth's spiritual vortex in that area always creates a pathway to inspiration for me."

When the kidnappers first drive away with Michael in the trunk the vehicle has plates on the front and back. During the highway scene to the woods, there are not plates on the vehicle. Finally, when the vehicle stops in the woods, it once again has license plates.