The movie Dark Skies, shot in 2013, tells the horror loaded sci-fi tale of the Barrett family, whose peaceful suburban life starts turning disturbing and terrifying. This scary force seems to be from outer space. Notable actors like Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo are important characters in the film. Discover more exciting details about this movie, its cast, the filming locations, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Dark Skies took place in the USA in two major locations. The first one is Santa Clarita, located in the state of California, and the second one is the famed city of New York. The recording of the film happened from 3rd August 2012 till 31st August 2012.
Now, let’s have a look at another movie filming location called Dark Shadows. This Tim Burton directed film starring actors like Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, etc., was entirely filmed in England, despite being set in ‘Maine’. Key locations include Surrey, Devon, London, and Buckinghamshire. The shooting took place in ‘Collinwood Manor’ built from scratch in Surrey, and the assembling of ‘Collinsport’ was constructed in Buckinghamshire’s Pinewood Studios. The film also features the beautiful landscape of Devon and the heritage-rich London.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Keri Russell | Lacy Barrett |
| Josh Hamilton | Daniel Barrett |
| Dakota Goyo | Jesse Barrett |
| Kadan Rockett | Sam Barrett |
| J.K. Simmons | Edwin Pollard |
| L.J. Benet | Kevin Ratner |
| Rich Hutchman | Mike Jessop |
| Myndy Crist | Karen Jessop |
| Annie Thurman | Shelly Jessop |
| Ron Ostrow | Richard Klein |
| Tom Costello | Young Father |
| Marion Kerr | Young Mother |
| Alyvia Alyn Lind | Young Daughter |
| Josh Stamberg | Police Officer |
| Tiffany Jeneen | Protection One Operator |
| Brian Stepanek | Security System Technician |
| Judith Moreland | Janice Rhodes |
| Adam Schneider | Young Husband |
| Jessica Borden | Young Wife |
| Kenneth Meseroll | Pete |
| Trevor St. John | Alex Holcombe |
| Andy Umberger | Doctor Jonathan Kooper |
| Michael Patrick McGill | Ratner’s Father |
| Josh Wingate | Gun Salesman |
| Scott Anthony | Naughty Teacher |
| Dexter the Cat | Edwin’s Cat (uncredited) |
| Roscoe the Cat | Edwin’s Cat (uncredited) |
| Salem the Cat | Edwin’s Cat (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Khouri | Nosey Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Sal Velez Jr. | Gardner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Dark Skies, a horror and sci-fi film, was released on the 21st of February 2013 in Russia.
- Scott Stewart is both the director and writer of Dark Skies.
- Dark Skies film starred Keri Russell as Lacy Barrett, Josh Hamilton as Daniel Barrett, and Dakota Goyo as Jesse Barret, among others.
- Dark Shadows, under the direction of Tim Burton, was shot in 2012 in locations across England.
- Dark Shadows is a tribute to the cult US TV series of the 70s.
- Johnny Depp is one of the main actors in Dark Shadows.
- The ‘Collinwood Manor’ and the fishing port of ‘Collinsport’ were both creations from scratch for Dark Shadows film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
