In its day, the specialized press criticized it for its violence and vulgarity… clearly ignoring that it is a Paul Verhoeven film. 34 years later, we are facing a gem of science fiction, and undoubtedly one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's best films. Total Recall turns concepts like identity and reality upside down, without sacrificing action, and with memorable special effects (which earned it an Oscar). Below, a selection of images directly taken from its 'behind the scenes', and some promotional shots you may not have seen before…

Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Total Recall
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
Open Your Mind to the Behind the Scenes of Total Recall (1990)
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Source: Vintage Everyday (more images!)