20 Things You Didn't Know About Dr. No

13. Crab-less

Sean Connery Dr No
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Honey Ryder's final peril, both in Ian Fleming's 1958 novel and in the film version, was supposed to be much more grisly.

In the novel, Honeychile Rider (as she is known) was pegged out on some rocks to be devoured by passing crabs. However, she knew that they did not like the taste of human flesh, which bought her enough time to escape and find Bond.

The filmmakers attempted to recreate this scene with Double-0 Seven saving Honey, but the live, frozen crabs that were flown to London were either dead or disoriented, making the scene particularly non-threatening (even though efforts were still made to try and film it).

Ken Adam quickly adapted the crab tank into a subterranean pool with water rapidly pouring in upon a shackled Honey before Bond’s timely arrival.

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