Wow, guess the FNAF animatronics are just as notorious IRL as they are in the game

The movie's been in the works for ages, you know, since 2015. And it's been through the wringer with director Chris Columbus bailing on the project and all. But hey, it's still chugging along! What's cool is they went old-school with the animatronics, opting for practical effects instead of fancy CGI. But, as luck would have it, that choice led to some unexpected trouble.

According to an interview with IGN, director Emma Tammi spilled the beans on a fiery incident during the filming of Five Nights at Freddy's. Foxy's arm apparently went up in flames out of the blue! Tammi shared that one of the servos was on overdrive, causing it to overheat and start smoking. But no worries, the crew handled it like pros - calmly stepping back, extinguishing the flame, and swapping out the arm. Tammi mentioned that this sort of thing can happen occasionally, but thankfully, it was the only time it occurred during filming.

During the interview, Tammi mentioned how the real-deal animatronics on the set of Five Nights at Freddy's weren't just fire hazards, but also nightmare-inducing. She mentioned how the physical presence of these creepy critters allowed the actors to engage with them directly, adding to the spooky atmosphere. Tammi also highlighted that the decision to go old-school with the animatronics was all about paying homage to the retro vibes of the '80s and '90s, a sweet nod to the good ol' days of moviemaking.

How wild is it that Foxy, the troublemaker in the Five Nights at Freddy's games, was the one responsible for the fiery incident on set? Talk about life imitating art! Even with the risks, using practical effects adds that special something to the movie magic. But hey, let's not forget that CGI does have its perks, like, you know, avoiding accidental fires during filming. Safety first, folks!