Why 'Terminator Genisys' and 6 Other Movies Misspell Their Titles
Did somebody forget to program this cyborg with spellcheck?
The curious spelling in “Terminator Genisys” may actually not be a case of crossed-wires -- look for clues in the plot of the latest Arnold Schwarzenegger film in the franchise that opened last Wednesday -- and it's not the first time it's happened. Hollywood has a well-established tradition of misspelling movie titles.
Movie: "Terminator Genisys" (2015)
How it should be spelled: "Terminator Genesis"
Reason: In the Terminator universe, humanity is threatened by killer cyborgs developed by Cyberdyne Systems’ Skynet. Perhaps the wonky spelling a nod to the word “system” and one of the new programs or agencies that have turned against mankind.
Movie: "Phat Beach" (1996)
How it should be spelled: "Fat Beach"
Reason: The usage of “phat” as slang was at its height during the comedy’s 1996 release. The acronym stands for: “Pretty Hot And Tempting.”
Movie: "Se7en" (1995)
How it should be spelled: "Seven"
Reason: In the opening credits of the Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman suspense film, “Se7en” is spelled in its re-purposed form.
Movie: "Pet Sematary" (1989)
How it should be spelled: "Pet Cemetery"
Reason: The spelling error refers to children who appear in the film and incorrectly write “cemetery” as "sematary."
Movie: "Inglourious Basterds" (2009)
How it should be spelled: "Inglorious Bastards"
Reason: Quentin Tarantino’s World War II flick plays by its own rules when it comes to spelling. There’s no clear agenda other than to simply be playful with its title. Previously Tarantino has said that "Basterds" is spelled the way it should be pronounced.
Movie: "Biutiful" (2010)
How it should be spelled: "Beautiful"
Why it's spelled wrong: The Spanish-language film starring Javier Bardem includes in its title the orthographical spelling in Spanish of how "beautiful" sounds to Spanish speakers.
Movie: "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006)
How it should be spelled: "The Pursuit of Happiness"
Why it's spelled wrong: The misspelling of "happiness" is explained in the drama, which sees Will Smith’s character commenting about the gaffe seen in a mural outside his son’s daycare center.
Honorable mentions: "Antz," "Lucky Number Slevin," "Kalifornia," "Boyz N the Hood," "Nobody's Perfekt," "Simon Sez," "Phat Girlz," "Son of Rambow," "Existent," "C Me Dance"