“Hyperspace,” a film released in September 1984, is a science fiction comedy with a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. Directed and written by Todd Durham, it features key performances by Alan Marx, Paula Poundstone, and Chris Elliott. The film tells the tale of “Lord Buckethead” who mistakenly lands on Earth in his search for a princess and secret transmissions. This document provides insight into the films shooting locations, some intriguing facts and information about the making of the film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Hyperspace” took place exclusively in the United States. Specifically, the majority of the scenes were captured in Shelby, North Carolina. The film production began on June 11, 1984.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alan Marx | Max |
| Paula Poundstone | Karen |
| Chris Elliott | Hopper |
| Robert Bloodworth | Lord Buckethead (creditOnly) |
| R.C. Nanney | Chester / Captain Starfighter |
| Lisa Huss | Alien |
| Gordon Petersen | Alien |
| Susan Gellner | Alien |
| Lane Davidson | Alien |
| Joy Laurens | Alien |
| John Davis | Alien |
| Kevin O’Reilly | Father Cleary |
| Fred Stevenson | Colonel Lax |
| Steve Howard | Mr. Uker |
| Kyrin Packard | Mrs. Uker |
| Elvis Owensby | Timothy |
| Rhett Owensby | Little Jeff |
| Edmund Panzer | Professor |
| Leon Rippy | Roy |
| William Jenkins | Confused Polygraph Operator |
| Morris Cox | Engrossed Listener |
| Bobby Earl | Silent Deputy |
| Daisy the Cow | Self |
| James Bishop | Grieving Farmer |
| Eula Mae Bishop | Grieving Farmer’s Lovely Wife |
| Jack Freiman | Dim Bulb Farmer |
| W.A. Moore | Hawkish Farmer |
| John Sebastian | Frustrated Radio Host |
| Tim Parati | Mr. Ping Pong Ball Eyes |
| Helene Tryon | Mrs. Doggy Doody Piles |
| Roy Biggerstaff | Mr. No Bone Marrow |
| June Davis | Mr. No Bone Marrow’s Lovely Wife |
| Cynthia Brooks | Peachy Baton Queen |
| Selma Nanney | Starfighter’s Lovely Wife |
| Daniel McClure | Helpful Grocery Store Cashier |
| Robin Bloodworth | Lord Buckethead (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The character “Lord Buckethead” was used to promote the film in the United Kingdom. The character stood as a prospective Member of Parliament in the 1987 and 1992 General Elections for the “Gremloid” party.
- Lord Buckethead ran against Margaret Thatcher in her Finchley constituency in 1987 and received 131 votes.
- In 1992, Lord Buckethead stood against then Prime Minister John Major in Huntingdon and received 107 votes.
- In the 2017 General Election, Lord Buckethead stood against then Prime Minister Theresa May in Maidenhead and received 249 votes.
- The film makes a reference to “Jaws” (1975), a popular movie released nearly a decade before.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Shelby, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.2923513
- Longitude: -81.5356463
- Place ID: ChIJ2QT_BbsfV4gRgePy8ugvXxo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shelby, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
