The movie “Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” is an action and adventure film about a teenager named Darren Shan who gets involved in a mysterious freak show. One of the key players he meets is a vampire, leading him to leave his typical life and become a creature of the night. The characters in the film are played by well-known actors including John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, and Chris Massoglia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of this movie took place in several locations in the United States. Some of the key places include John Marshall High School situated at 3939 Tracy Street, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California and Baton Rouge in Louisiana. Other locations are New Orleans, State Palace Theatre at 1108 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Universal Studios situated in California. They started shooting in these sites on February 19, 2008, and ended on June 1, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John C. Reilly | Crepsley |
| Josh Hutcherson | Steve |
| Chris Massoglia | Darren |
| Jessica Carlson | Rebecca |
| Michael Cerveris | Mr. Tiny |
| Ray Stevenson | Murlaugh |
| Patrick Fugit | Evra the Snake Boy |
| Morgan Saylor | Annie |
| Don McManus | Mr. Shan |
| Colleen Camp | Mrs. Shan |
| Ken Watanabe | Mr. Tall |
| Salma Hayek | Madame Truska |
| Orlando Jones | Alexander Ribs |
| Frankie Faison | Rhamus Twobellies |
| Willem Dafoe | Gavner Purl |
| Kristen Schaal | Gertha Teeth |
| Patrick Breen | Mr. Kersey |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | Wolfman |
| Jane Krakowski | Corma Limbs |
| Ritchie Montgomery | Pastor |
| Ted Manson | Policeman |
| Ann McKenzie | Woman from Town |
| Monica Monica | Teacher |
| Adella Gautier | Nurse |
| Beau Holden | Trucker |
| Patrick Fulton | Kid Passing By |
| Tyler Chetta | Kid in Hallway |
| Shaun Grant | Vampaneze |
| Trey Burvant | Singing Dad |
| Beth Burvant | Singing Mother |
| Evelyn Burvant | Singing Kid |
| Anna Dawson | Singing Kid |
| Jonathan Nosan | Hans Hands |
| Erika Jensen | Rain Girl |
| Armal J. Perkins | Mr. Pipps |
| Natasha “Sasha” Angelety | Circus Freak (uncredited) |
| Chris Angerdina | Vampanese (uncredited) |
| Blake Nelson Boyd | Mr. Afraid of the Ground Man (uncredited) |
| Troy Brenna | Vampanese (uncredited) |
| Tim L. Brennon | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Joshua Davis | Taunting Child (uncredited) |
| Savannah DesOrmeaux | Student (uncredited) |
| Taylor DiMarco | Student (uncredited) |
| Ron Fagan | The Crying Man (uncredited) |
| Gino Galento | Madame Truska’s Man (uncredited) |
| Lo Graham | Student in Hallway and Classroom (uncredited) |
| Jewel Grosch | Student (uncredited) |
| Emily D. Haley | Cirque Freak (uncredited) |
| Christy Hutcherson | Steve’s Mom (uncredited) |
| Leah Kahn | Arcuaørius Firen (uncredited) |
| Shawn Knowles | Mr. Kersey (uncredited) |
| Cynthia LeBlanc | Funeral Mourner (uncredited) |
| Elton LeBlanc | Funeral Mourner (uncredited) |
| Sam Medina | Madame Truska’s Man (uncredited) |
| Storm Meisner | Extra (uncredited) |
| Brandon Molale | Vampaneze (uncredited) |
| Jake Moran | Snake Boy’s Victim (uncredited) |
| Daniel Newman | Pete (uncredited) |
| Jay Oliver | The Adult Kid (uncredited) |
| Lyssa Prine | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Logan Douglas Smith | Town Elder / Protester (uncredited) |
| Terry Lee Smith | University Administrator (uncredited) |
| Daniel Vincent | Theatre Audience (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is based on a meeting with a mysterious man at a freak show who is also a vampire.
- Some of the key characters in the movie are played by famous actors such as John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, and Chris Massoglia.
- The shooting locations of the movie were diverse, including high schools, major cities, state theatres, and movie studios.
- The movie was completed within a span of about three months from February to June in 2008.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: John Marshall High School – 3939 Tracy Street, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1079309
- Longitude: -118.2774744
- Place ID: ChIJIescSrbAwoARP1rXAdK6mt0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3939 Tracy St, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.4514677
- Longitude: -91.18714659999999
- Place ID: ChIJy3RfMmc4JIYRHZpXkdvxIyE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.95106579999999
- Longitude: -90.0715323
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRtNMiXuhbBts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: State Palace Theatre – 1108 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.9554798
- Longitude: -90.0734061
- Place ID: ChIJvVNFPgqmIIYRrS4jC8dJNWk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1108 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
