“Shock Waves” is a 1977 horror and mystery movie. The storyline reveals a concealed island where undead soldiers were bred by a hidden Nazi commandant. It is notable for its unique filming locations and engaging performances. This article provides interesting facts about the movie, its filming locations and some behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting spots for “Shock Waves” were extensively set in different locations in Florida and the Bahamas. Specific places include Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida; Biscayne Bay; Palm Beach; Bimini Islands, Bahamas; SS Sapona shipwreck, Port Royal, Bimini Islands. The filming occurred from June 2, 1975, through July 1975.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clarence Thomas | Fisherman |
| Brooke Adams | Rose |
| Luke Halpin | Keith |
| John Carradine | Captain |
| Jack Davidson | Norman |
| D.J. Sidney | Beverly |
| Fred Buch | Chuck |
| Don Stout | Dobbs |
| Peter Cushing | SS Commander |
| Sammy Graham | Zombie |
| Preston White | Zombie |
| Reid Finger | Zombie |
| Mike Kennedy | Zombie |
| Donahue Guillory | Zombie |
| Jay Maeder | Zombie |
| Robert Miller | Zombie |
| Wayne Hood | Zombie (uncredited) |
| Fred Olen Ray | Zombie (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie was Ken Wiederhorn and it was written by John Kent Harrison, Ken Wiederhorn, and Ken Pare.
- Clarence Thomas, Brooke Adams, Luke Halpin were among the main actors in the movie.
- The movie has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes, released on July 15, 1977, in the USA.
- The movie plot is about visitors to a remote island who find that a reclusive Nazi commandant has been creating a group of Zombie soldiers.
- The original film negative mysteriously disappeared over two decades ago but what was used for the Blue-Underground DVD was from director Ken Wiederhorn’s personal collection.
- Your attention can catch a blooper at the point cook’s body is lifted from the lake where the actor starts to lift his head up a moment before the scene change.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7407941
- Longitude: -80.27867959999999
- Place ID: ChIJn-er0I-32YgR4K99ZMfBxiQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bimini Islands, Bahamas
- Latitude: 25.7272608
- Longitude: -79.2978993
- Place ID: ChIJMQA-hR6MJ4kRS6O8MWh-EiM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bimini, The Bahamas
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Location Name: Biscayne Bay, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.5722
- Longitude: -80.2321
- Place ID: ChIJX32EtqfJ2YgR731AyybyrjY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Biscayne Bay, Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 26.7056206
- Longitude: -80.0364297
- Place ID: ChIJhzdSGPbW2IgRGkem18eSoDs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palm Beach, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: SS Sapona shipwreck, Port Royal, Bimini Islands, Bahamas
- Latitude: 25.7005225
- Longitude: -79.3007801
- Place ID: ChIJR0oFuYSLJ4kRPdN_Wzzpoi0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Port Royal, The Bahamas
- Timezone: America/Nassau
