The 2004 movie “Curse of the Maya” is a horror film directed by David Heavener who also played one the main characters, alongside Amanda Bauman and Joe Estevez. The film’s plot is based around a couple who buy a house in the countryside only to discover a family was previously murdered there, and a curse that brings the dead back to life. There are also fascinating insights about the movie’s filming locations, its production, and some little-known facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Curse of the Maya” was shot primarily in Kern County, located in California, USA. Unfortunately, there are no specific filming dates available for this movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Heavener | Michael Richards |
| Amanda Bauman | Renee Summers |
| Joe Estevez | Jeffrey Morgan |
| Todd Bridges | Ruben Herardo |
| Steven Bracy | Daniel |
| Carrie Gonzalez | Trisha |
| Robert Bustamante | Hector |
| Alfredo Hernandez | Jose |
| Andrew Crandall | Mayan Father |
| Lauren Aguas | Mother |
| Robert Aceves | Teenage Boy |
| Elizabeth Webster | Zombie Daughter |
| Victoria Libertie | Little Girl |
| Ardena Francis | Amanda |
| Maui Vang | Mrs. Collins |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is also known in the United States as “Evil Grave: Curse of the Maya” and “Dawn of the Living Dead”. It has the same alternate title “Dawn of the Living Dead” in the United Kingdom.
- “Curse of the Maya” has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- The movie was produced with an estimated budget of $750,000.
- The ex-addicted and paranoid Renee and her fiancé and former doctor Jeffrey move together to a remote house nearby the Mexican border, where they shall discover a curse which brings the dead back to life.
- David Heavener not only directed the movie but also acted in it and wrote the script.
- It had a unique tagline: “A family that preys together, stays together”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kern County, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.4937274
- Longitude: -118.8596804
- Place ID: ChIJay370_YE64AR-iOuuhZv_Hk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kern County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
