The Wacky But True Story Behind the ‘Cocaine Bear’ Movie

A horror comedy where a massive bear goes on a killing spree after ingesting cocaine dropped in the woods by smugglers? It sounds ridiculous, but some of “Cocaine Bear,” directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring the late Ray Liotta, is based on a true and wacky story. The real Cocaine Bear died in 1985 after ingesting almost 80 pounds of cocaine that had been accidentally dropped in the forest by Andrew Thorton II. Inside Edition Digital has more

[AFloridaSon]

I do feel bad for the bear. But, since this happened, I also think it's better that people have a little fun with his story, rather than forget about him entirely.

[triggerbogarin]

I lost it at "Pablo EscoBEAR" 😂

[gleefulme]

Poor bear! He must've been feeling so ill before he died.

[clairegarner]

The thought of that poor bear bring in so much pain breaks my heart

[unchargedpickles]

I can't wait to see the movie...glad they took it the comedy route because someone thought to themselves, "but what if it had lived and gone on a coke fueled rampage?"

[dawarboss]

Though the bear died from an overdose, which in itself is truly sad. For those few moments it was alive high on cocaine, it was the most dangerous predator on the planet

[SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

I love how that lady was all smiles and giggles telling the story of how the guy & bear died....

[downsouth]

I wouldn’t consider this a wacky story. More of a heartbreaking story. Poor guy must’ve went through hell before he died.

[AnarinaTV]

I feel bad for the bear. He doesn't deserved to die like that. :(

[AutisticPhantomOtaku]

I don't know what's worse: how the Bear died or that they're using its corpse as Tourist bait.

[wpflesh]

What they didn’t mention is that smuggler when he jumped out of the plane and his chute didn’t open…..He splattered himself on a lawn in South Knoxville Tennessee…..Which if you know South Knoxville that event was totally on brand for that area

[OfentseMwaseFilms]

Cannot wait to watch this movie. It's gonna be the best ever! lmao

[Vertex_vortex]

2:46 Imagine wearing cocaine bear merchandise at school 😂 👮

[teemoney]

I'm sure the bear wasn't the only critter to ingest this white substance. Honestly, I feel sorry for him. Imagine having to go through that hell. Been there done that.

[unexpectedvixen]

That poor bear what a horrible way to pass.

[xentastic]

This bear was the strongest bear if not the strongest organism on earth while it was still alive

[silverlily]

Evils worked on the other level 😱😰😭, May his soul Rest In Peace

[savagebear]

As a bear I'm looking forward to this movie.

[faheemabbas]

1980s-super-drug-era-setting film about a snorting wild bear.

I’m gonna watch it.

[Dark_Boba-chan]

RIP Pablo Escobear. Hope you get to see the movie in bear heaven