“Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen” is a 1998 movie showcasing a journey filled with fantasy and drama. The film revolves around a young modern man transported to 17th-century England via virtual reality, highlighting interactions with the characters he meets. The main characters are Thomas Dunsmore, Lady Dorset, and Amy/Maggie Dorset, played by Shannon Dow Smith, Kim Sill, and Christi Harris, respectively.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in Bucharest, a city in Romania, and the larger areas of Romania. The filming process spanned between the years 1994 and 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shannon Dow Smith | Thomas Dunsmore |
| Betsy Lynn George | Miranda Dorset |
| Mihaela Mihut | Thyrene |
| Crenguta Hariton | Patsy |
| Andreea Macelaru | Fran |
| Maria Zamfirescu | Concubine |
| Cristina Stoica | Concubine |
| Flenkes Rodica | Concubine |
| Oxana Moravec | Concubine |
| Constantin Barbulescu | George the Highwayman (uncredited) |
| Cristian Motiu | Lord Dorset (uncredited) |
| Mihai Niculescu | Magistrate (uncredited) |
| Claudiu Trandafir | Constable (uncredited) |
| Stefan Velniciuc | Lord Oliver Cromwell (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film, Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen, released in 1998, is a blend of drama and fantasy.
- Directed by David DeCoteau, it has a running time of approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
- The production design was handled by Stefan Antonescu, whereas the hardworking makeup department was led by key makeup artist Daniela Busoiu.
- The film was shot back-to-back with Petticoat Planet, according to movie trivia.
- The film is also known by different titles in different countries such as Schloß der Leidenschaft in Germany, Historias prohibidas: la reina del castillo in Mexico, and A Rainha do Castelo in Brazil.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Romania
- Latitude: 45.943161
- Longitude: 24.96676
- Place ID: ChIJw3aJlSb_sUARlLEEqJJP74Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Romania
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
