The movie “A Bothered Conscience” was released in 2006. Done in the horror genre, the film tells an exciting story that occurs within the woodlands of Arkansas. It is about a father-son duo that work to safeguard their land against interlopers. The interesting plot and facts about this movie, along with where and when it was shot, and who made this movie interesting to viewers are discussed in this piece.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “A Bothered Conscience” occurred in various locations across Arkansas. It was predominantly shot within four sites: Cushman, Horseshoe Bend, Spring Mill, and Weaver’s Chapel. The shooting took place over the span from July 16, 2005 to December 28, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dennis Smithers Sr. | Keller McGavin |
| Stephen Martin | Lucas McGavin |
| MacFarland Martin | Sheriff Caleb Collins |
| Thomas King | Cocaine Thief #1 |
| Tim Turner | Cocaine Thief #2 |
| Brad McPherson | Lost Hiker |
| Tina O’Neal | Teacher |
| Stephanie Smithers | Meagan |
| Tina Martin | Dawn |
| Dannial McCoy | Vigilante |
| Nick Pugh | Poacher #1 |
| Joshua Stephens | Poacher #2 |
| Sean Martin | Poacher #3 |
| Gary Franks | Poacher #4 |
| Sam Neeley | Radio Dispatcher (voice) |
| Tyler Mickle | Lucas McGavin – age 5 |
| May Johnson | Zombie |
| Ray Southerland | Zombie |
| Lenora Banks | Zombie |
| Lori Seawright | Zombie |
| Allan Keller | Zombie |
| Jose Madera | Zombie |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed and written by Dennis Smithers Jr.
- The leading roles were played by Dennis Smithers Sr., Stephen Martin, and MacFarland Martin
- “A Bothered Conscience” was a low-budget film, with an estimated cost of only $2,300
- Dennis Smithers Jr. chose the last name “McGavin” for his main characters in honor of Darren McGavin, who he is a huge fan of
- Unique to this movie, nearly every crew member took turns as the Boom Operator. This resulted in a credit to “Justa Every” defined as “just about everyone”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cushman, Arkansas, USA
- Latitude: 35.8745919
- Longitude: -91.75319499999999
- Place ID: ChIJF0DH8LDV04cR_R7lwc-GgQw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cushman, AR 72501, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, USA
- Latitude: 36.2186646
- Longitude: -91.7589607
- Place ID: ChIJgR0ozW5z0YcRzS_BOniDbaA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Horseshoe Bend, AR, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Spring Mill, Arkansas, USA
- Latitude: 35.20105
- Longitude: -91.8318334
- Place ID: ChIJYSc_dD-e0ocR0NLf_z5pBaQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arkansas, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Weaver’s Chapel, Arkansas, USA
- Latitude: 35.20105
- Longitude: -91.8318334
- Place ID: ChIJYSc_dD-e0ocR0NLf_z5pBaQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arkansas, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
