Dead Ant(2017) is a comedy-horror film directed by Ron Carlson. The story centers around the 1989 one-hit-wonder band Sonic Grave, who are on a trip to Coachella hoping for a comeback. The characters, among them Tom Arnold, Rhys Coiro, and Jake Busey face an unexpected supernatural threat during their journey. This article explores the behind-the-scenes details of the film’s shooting and various interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in Santa Clarita, California in the USA. Specific filming dates are not specified. Santa Clarita served as the ideal backdrop for the movie’s storyline and setting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Arnold | Danny |
| Rhys Coiro | Pager |
| Jake Busey | Merrick |
| Leisha Hailey | Stevie |
| Cameron Richardson | Love |
| Sydney Sweeney | Sam |
| Danny Woodburn | Firecracker |
| Michael Horse | Bigfoot |
| Sean Astin | Art |
| Cortney Palm | Candy |
| Ben Solovitz | Security Guard 1 |
| Nic Novicki | Security Guard 2 |
| Ron Carlson | Sound Engineer |
| Mark Hodos | Emcee |
| Shawn C. Phillips | Outside Victim |
| Eve Constance | Festival Flower |
| Michelle Campbell | Festival Victim |
| Lily Berlina | Festival Victim |
| Bob Bledsco | Festival Victim |
| Martin Blasick | Guitarist Stereoblasters (uncredited) |
| Natasha Blasick | Daisy Rock Bassist (uncredited) |
| Ewart Chin | Festival Monk (uncredited) |
| Leonel Claude | Festival Goer (uncredited) |
| Luke Fedoroff | Security Guard 3 (uncredited) |
| Lilith Kundalini | (uncredited) |
| Jessica Lenz | Festival Goer (uncredited) |
| David A. Lockhart | Lead Singer of Stereoblasters (uncredited) |
| Amber Martinez | Band Roadie (uncredited) |
| Nick Mason | Stereoblasters Drummer (uncredited) |
| Shevyn Roberts | Rock Star (uncredited) |
| Abigail Sakari | Festival Flower (uncredited) |
| Blake Seltzer | Security Guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- All of the tracks played by the fictional band Sonic Grave in the movie are songs by the real-life band Kix.
- In a continuity error, the character Candy is shown throwing her underwear at a creature after earlier shots show her already without it.
- The film features references to other cultural elements, like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
