Director Chuck Russell on why Eraser is an underrated Schwarzenegger action classic

The skydiving sequence was absolutely insane to film. We had Arnold actually doing some of those freefall shots himself, which is just crazy when you think about it.

The rail gun was something I really pushed for. I wanted a weapon that felt futuristic but grounded, something that would make audiences say 'wow, that's terrifying.'

Coming off The Mask, I knew I wanted to do something completely different. Eraser gave me that chance to show range, and working with Arnold was a masterclass in action filmmaking.

There's a physicality to Arnold's performance in Eraser that I think gets overlooked. He was doing stunts that most actors wouldn't even attempt.

The crocodile scene was pure practical filmmaking. We built that creature, we put it in the water, and Arnold had to react to something real. That's why it still holds up today.