The movie of focus is called “Haunted,” and it was released in 1977. It is a horror film about a woman accused of witchcraft who wreaks havoc on her accusers’ descendants; the movie stars Aldo Ray, Virginia Mayo, and Ann Michelle. Below we explore the various filming locations, the period of filming and other intriguing & fun facts about the movie as well as some behind-the-scenes information.
Where it Filmed?
“Haunted” was filmed in several locations in Arizona, USA, including Superstition Mountains, Superstition Wilderness, Sonoran Desert, Phoenix, and Apache Trail. The filming took place in August 1976, providing the movie with its distinctive desert setting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aldo Ray | Andrew |
| Virginia Mayo | Michelle |
| Ann Michelle | Abanaki / Jennifer Baines |
| Jim Negele | Patrick |
| Brad Rearden | Russell |
| Fred Carroll | Steiner / Bartender |
| June Ely | Proserpina |
| Grady Daugherty | Tow Truck Driver |
| Paul Vincenzo | Priest / Doctor |
| George Smith | |
| Leigh Hunt Wilson | |
| Harry Tresize | |
| Robert Bickston | |
| Barry Cooper | |
| Linda Best | |
| Michael Collins | |
| Leo Krokos | |
| Ron Rhode |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some fascinating facts and trivia about “Haunted”:
- The movie was directed and written by Alessandro De Gaetano.
- The leading actors are Aldo Ray, Virginia Mayo, and Ann Michelle; Aldo plays the character Andrew, Virginia plays Michelle, and Ann plays the two character roles of Abanaki and Jennifer Baines.
- The movie was of horror genre and had a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.
- It was released on 04 March 1977 in the United States.
- The film was shot during the Civil War period, and it narrates the story of a woman left to die in a desert after accusations of witchcraft. A century later, the descendants of her accusers start to get killed.
- During an interview with Jim Negele, it was revealed that working with Aldo Ray was often difficult since he was frequently drunk during shooting.
- The film was also known by the titles: The Haunted, The Glass Cage, and Haus der lebenden Toten.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Superstition Mountains, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.475515
- Longitude: -111.1936733
- Place ID: ChIJUcjKqzLQK4cR3RyVLmZYX18
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Superstition Mountains, Arizona 85119, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2480009
- Longitude: -112.9161399
- Place ID: ChIJsyd_lvqjKoERf3hWoH20AzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoran Desert, Arizona 85321, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.4483771
- Longitude: -112.0740373
- Place ID: ChIJy3mhUO0SK4cRrBtKNfjHaYw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Apache Trail, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.5823427
- Longitude: -111.2112244
- Place ID: ChIJF0w5esjZK4cRaJaBglEyfDg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Apache Trail, Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
