“Dead Funny” is a drama movie released in 1994, directed by John Feldman and written by Feldman and Cindy Oswin. The film is situated around the mysterious murder of the character Reggie, found dead by his girlfriend, Viv, and features actors Elizabeth Peña, Andrew McCarthy, and Paige Turco. This write-up details where the movie was filmed and includes interesting facts about the film and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The filming took place in the United States, specifically in New York City, New York. Details regarding the exact filming dates are currently unavailable.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Peña | Viv Saunders |
| Andrew McCarthy | Reggie Barker |
| Paige Turco | Louise |
| Blanche Baker | Barbara |
| Allison Janney | Jennifer |
| Adelle Lutz | Mari |
| Novella Nelson | Frances |
| Lisa Jane Persky | Sarah |
| Michael Mantell | Harold |
| Tanya Berezin | Next Door Neighbor |
| Ken Kensei | Yoshi |
| Bai Ling | Norriko |
| Samuel Baird | Know-It-All Painter |
| Carol Schneider | Woman at Picnic |
| Edward Seamon | Man at Picnic |
| Kristen Wilson | Fate 1 |
| Lianna Pai | Fate 2 |
Trivia and Facts
- Elizabeth Peña played the role of Viv Saunders, who discovered her boyfriend’s murder.
- Andrew McCarthy interpreted the role of the victim, Reggie Barker.
- The film was produced by multiple producers, such as Richard Abramowitz, Robert E. Baruc, Adam Brightman, and many more.
- The movie was distributed by different companies, including A-Pix Entertainment in the United States and France Film in Canada.
- The movie’s tagline is “The punch line is a killer.”
- Aside from the United States, the film also goes by several different titles in other countries. It’s known as “Dead Funny – Ein Scherz zuviel” in Germany, “死亡玩笑” in China, “Мертвые не смеются” in Russia, and “Louca Paixão” in Brazil.
- The movie runs for approximately 96 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
