Primal Scream is a 1986 movie that blends science fiction with thriller elements. Directed by William J. Murray, the film stars Kenneth McGregor, Sharon Mason, and Julie Miller. This article discusses the filming locations, elements of the plot, and interesting facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in two key locations in the United States. The first filming location was Atlantic City, New Jersey. The other location was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kenneth McGregor | Corby McHale |
| Sharon Mason | Samantha Keller |
| Julie Miller | Caitlin Foster |
| Joseph White | Nickey Fingers |
| Jon Maurice | Captain Frank Gitto |
| Stephen Caldwell | Olan Robert Foster |
| Edward N. Fallon | Dr. Charles Kesselman |
| Mickey Shaughnessy | Charlie Waxman |
| Jenny Albert | Vice President Clarke |
| Stephen Emhe | Barman |
| Susan Farrell | Santhany |
| Ann Horne Foulkrod | Paramedic |
| Peter Harp | Traffic Controller |
| Ryn Hodes | Lisa |
| Morton Hodge | Anton Kirar |
| Lon Hoffman | Truck Driver |
| Gary Hollrah | Bartender |
| Herb James | Traffic Controller |
| Michael Laird | O.E. Karp |
| Steve Langone | Boyle |
| Vincent Langone | Officer |
| Kevin Morrisey | Thug |
| Vivian Nothaft | Dirty Mary |
| Leonard Reino | Pilot |
| Sven Widecrantz | Hot Room Foreman |
| Joe Bucknam | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is categorized as a Sci-Fi and Thriller movie with a running time of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
- In the story, a private detective endeavors to prevent a massive corporation from mining a dangerous element that has the side effect of setting human flesh on fire and wreaking havoc on internal organs.
- The movie was directed by William J. Murray, who also worked on the screenplay along with Dan Smeddy and David di Pietro.
- Other notable cast members include Joseph White, Jon Maurice, Stephen Caldwell, and Edward N. Fallon.
- Primal Scream was the last film in which Mickey Shaughnessy appeared. He passed away before it was released.
- It has two alternative titles – “Hellfire” in the United Kingdom and “Meurtre sur commande” in France.
- Certain parts of the film were highlighted in the 2018 film “Made a Movie, Lived to Tell.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 39.3642834
- Longitude: -74.4229266
- Place ID: ChIJIcdcblfdwIkRYlJn6UPLb0o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Atlantic City, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9525839
- Longitude: -75.1652215
- Place ID: ChIJ60u11Ni3xokRwVg-jNgU9Yk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
