The movie “Death House” from 1988 is an exciting action-horror film. John Saxon directed it, and Dennis Cole, Anthony Franciosa, and Dino Paskas played significant roles. This article will tell you more about where the film was shot and share some fascinating information from behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations across California, USA, with key scenes taking place in Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles. Other areas included Downtown Los Angeles and the Anderson Street Overpass there. Filming began on the 6th of November, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dennis Cole | Derek Keillor |
| Anthony Franciosa | Vic Moretti |
| Dino Paskas | Jimmy |
| Ron O’Neal | Tom Boyle |
| Michael R. Long | First Lazzada Gangster |
| Jim Golff | Hector’s Bodyguard |
| Carl A. Watson | 3rd Lazzada Gangster |
| Frank Marino | Augie |
| Bill Brinsfield | John Lazzada |
| David Marriott | Lazzada Bodyguard |
| James McKay | Cab Driver |
| Macka Foley | Barclay |
| Frank Sarcinello Jr. | Frankie |
| Mike Ryan | Policeman |
| Donald Nelson | Derek’s Lawyer |
| Carey Tall Sr. | Officer Spears |
| Scott McKenna | Officer Donaldson |
| John Saxon | Colonel Gordon Burgess |
| Alex Courtney | Warden Hagen |
| Howard George | Head Guard Raker |
| Felix Penae | Prisoner Gunther |
| Anthony Williams | Prisoner Earl |
| Zoltan Szalva | Prisoner Sean |
| Michael Pataki | Franco Moretti |
| T.J. Stears | Prisoner Thompson |
| Earl Johnson | Prisoner Adams |
| Newell Tarrant | Dr. Chaney |
| Lorrelei Deardorff | Nurse |
| Scott Gerard | Prisoner Hayward |
| Bruce Economou | Prisoner Attenboro |
| Greg Marshall | Prisoner Grant |
| Gregory Sobeck | Prisoner Fenton |
| Vinnie Torrente | Prisoner Dino |
| David Smith | Prisoner Fletcher |
| John Perez | Guard Jones |
| Bradford E. Kelley | Guard Seaton |
| Don Perry | Chaplain Hall |
| Alexander Petale | Prisoner Merrick |
| Douglas van Luben | Prisoner Sanchez |
| June Chandler | Mary Hagen |
| Eric Foster | Luke Hagen |
| Robin Lynn Heath | Faith Hagen |
| Tane McClure | Tanya Kerrington |
| Dennis T. Mooney | Jake Dorsey |
| Gary Pinkston | Prisoner |
| Bruce Spears | Prisoner Franklin |
| Dan Zukovic | Guard Simmons |
| David S. Freeman | (uncredited) |
| William Selby | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John Saxon took up the director’s role only after the original director backed out unexpectedly.
- Apart from directing, John Saxon also starred in the movie.
- Producers insisted on including more car chase scenes and gore than what was initially planned in the script.
- John Saxon confessed that he couldn’t create the film with his complete vision due to these imposed changes.
- The film “Dead Men Walking” from 2005 referenced “Death House”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Anderson Street Overpass, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0400733
- Longitude: -118.2245258
- Place ID: ChIJZYncwhnGwoARPZmenkhtoDg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: S Anderson St, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
