“Attack of the Bat Monsters” is a comedy film from 1999. It revolves around a group of low-budget filmmakers making a horror movie, directed by Kelly Greene who also wrote the script. The main cast includes Michael Dalmon, Maurice Ripke, and Fred Ballard. In this section, we will discuss where the movie was filmed and its fun facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The principal photography for “Attack of the Bat Monsters” took place in Austin, Texas, USA. The shooting of the movie was executed from November 1998 to December 1998, within the span of a month.
Cast Details
Cast Name | Role |
---|---|
Michael Dalmon | Chuck Grayson |
Maurice Ripke | Antonio |
Fred Ballard | Francis Gordon |
Ryan Wickerham | Jack Haroldson |
Douglas Taylor | Larry Meeker Jr. |
Robert Graham | Arthur Considine |
Bill Wise | |
Robert Bassetti | Bobby Barnstone |
Doc McFadzen | |
Glenn Zoch | |
Mark Spacek | |
Barbara Whitbeck | |
Emily Cropper | |
Patsy Goldwater | |
John Christensen | |
David Kroll | John |
Jonny Stranger | Roman Soldier |
Damian Tamburro | Roman soldier |
Trivia and Facts
- The character of Francis Gordon, played by Fred Ballard, is a reference to the famous filmmaker Roger Corman.
- The movie won a single award for its entertaining and unique content.
- Despite being a comedy movie, it also includes elements of horror, especailly centered around the character of ‘Bat Monster’
- The film was distributed worldwide by Watchmaker Films in 2009.
- In addition to comedy, the film also showcases esprit-de-corps, parody, and highlights themes of filmmaking and group dynamics.
- Apart from the main cast members, the crew involved Alexis Bakaysa, Yuri Campbell, Gonzalo Gonzalez, and James Jongebloed as producers and Tim Bushong composing the music.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago