“Campfire Tales” is a horror movie from 1991 that’s a total of 1 hour and 28 minutes long. The plot features four chilling tales shared by a grizzled drifter to a group of youthful campers. The film was created by directors and writers William Cooke and Paul Talbot, and stars Gunnar Hansen, Robin Roberts, and Tres Holton amongst others.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Campfire Tales” was principally filmed in two locations in the United States, specifically Columbia and Hunting Island, both of which are in South Carolina. These locations were used for shooting during the year 1990, including September of that year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gunnar Hansen | Ralph |
| Robin Roberts | Jason |
| Tres Holton | Billy |
| Courtney Ballard | Danny |
| Lora Podell | Susan |
| H. Ray York | The Hook |
| Johnny Tamblyn | Jim (segment “The Hook”) |
| Jeff Jordan | Chris |
| David Avin | Larry |
| Kevin Draine | Martin |
| Michael R. Smith | Frank – segment ‘Overtoke’ / Satan Claus – segment ‘The Fright Before Xmas’ / Zombie (segment “Skull and Crossbones”) |
| Terrill Douglas | Addict |
| Bob Gonzalez | Addict |
| Walter Kaufmann | Addict (segment “Overtoke”) / Joe (segment “Fright Before Xmas”) |
| Paul Kaufmann | Steve |
| Barbara Jackson | Mother (segment “Fright Before Xmas”) |
| Josh Craig | Chucky |
| Sara Craig | Suzie |
| Lori Tate | Cheryl |
| Lawrence E. Campbell | The Pirate |
| Harold Odom | The Black Man (segment “Skull and Crossbones”) |
| William Cooke | Cabin Boy |
| F. Douglas Gore | Zombie |
| Dan Rogers | Zombie |
| Tracy Huggins | Zombie |
| Christine Weinberger | Screams (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- Gunnar Hansen was sought after for the film because his name alone would assure its release on video. As per the director, Hansen agreed to work for a very affordable rate.
- The movie “Campfire Tales” also includes featured content from the 1922 film “Häxan”.
- One memorable quote from the film is by the character Ralph who reassures, “You boys know I ain’t gonna hurt you.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.0008322
- Longitude: -81.035147
- Place ID: ChIJ49ExeWml-IgRlvp5s_QIKPM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Columbia, SC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hunting Island, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 32.3585481
- Longitude: -80.4521216
- Place ID: ChIJJdW_svo__IgRnxjnuLet434
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hunting Island, South Carolina 29920, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
