Cellar Secret is a 2016 horror thriller which was masterfully directed by Michael Wade Johnson. The star-studded cast of this nerve-jangling movie includes the likes of Joe DeBartolo, Portia Chellelynn, and Derek L. Cook. Continue reading to discover more about where the film was shot, the unique roles played by the actors, and other fun facts about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of Cellar Secret happened in several places across the United States. Walnut, Elmwood Park, and Chicago in Illinois, Tompkinsville in Kentucky, and Moss in Tennessee were the filming locations. The film production took place from August 22, 2015 and wrapped up on September 5, 2015.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe DeBartolo | Rick Sims |
| Portia Chellelynn | Dalana Sims |
| Derek L. Cook | Aaron Lancaster |
| Shellilynn | Virginia Sims |
| Scott Eckelberry | Pastor Jenkins |
| John J. Jackson | Detective Jack |
| Deanna Deadly | Dream Girl |
| Jose Sanchez | Doctor |
| Ashlyn Miller | Young Dalana |
| Adora Belle Johnson | Toddler Dalana |
| Ravyn Rose Johnson | Infant Dalana |
| James Magnum Cook | Minister Magnum |
| Andrew ‘Shotgun’ Smith | Opening Narrator (voice) |
| Jude Fox | Closing Narrator (voice) |
| Crystal R. Kinsley | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Dawsyn Kinsley | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Marty D. Kinsley | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Taleya Kinsley | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Aaron Rahn | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Alexia Rahn | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Ronnie E. Rahn | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Sarah Szpinak | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Jen Berna | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Guthrie Bonnett | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Keith G. Cooper | Funeral Attendant / Churchgoer |
| Heidi Engelbert | Churchgoer |
| Clare Hammerich | Churchgoer |
| Heather M. Rahn | Funeral Attendant |
| Kay Rahn | Funeral Attendant |
| Margo Rahn | Funeral Attendant |
| Candice Rosenow | Churchgoer |
| Crystal Thomas | Churchgoer |
Trivia and Facts
- The filming of Cellar Secret took 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Rick and Virginia Sims, the main characters of the film, experience an unexpected pregnancy and an ensuing tragedy.
- When tragedy falls, Rick becomes a single father responsible for raising their daughter Dalana.
- Michael Wade Johnson, Misty Simmons-Poteet, and Michael Wade Johnson wrote the script of the film.
- Aside from Joe DeBartolo, Portia Chellelynn, and Derek L. Cook, the film also features actors like Shellilynn and Scott Eckelberry.
- The film is produced by Faux Pas Films and was distributed worldwide in 2016.
- The film’s budget was estimated at around $1,500.
- Cellar Secret won an award (1st Runner Up for Best Film) at the Hardcore Horror Fest in Chicago, IL on February 18th, 2017.
- The film is a remake of God’s Hostage(2008).
- The story revolves around the themes of a father-daughter relationship, unexpected pregnancy and overprotective parenthood.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Walnut, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.5567012
- Longitude: -89.5934315
- Place ID: ChIJQdZABzCUCYgRlAKQzEiAnt4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Walnut, IL 61376, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Elmwood Park, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.9211423
- Longitude: -87.8092266
- Place ID: ChIJn7IDiai3D4gRG32Oqg6RmIU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elmwood Park, IL 60707, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Tompkinsville, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 36.7022797
- Longitude: -85.6916396
- Place ID: ChIJ2dnqB_tRZogRqfEKKc2ErM0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tompkinsville, KY 42167, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Moss, Tennessee, USA
- Latitude: 36.5894294
- Longitude: -85.6174689
- Place ID: ChIJo74J5sZUZogRLgxMetFZ-PY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moss, TN 38575, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
