“Distortions” is a 1988 horror-thriller movie. It tells the story of a man beaten by a gigolo and his wife who starts seeing strange men at the corner of her vision after being told her husband died in a car accident. The film is also known for its various cast members, such as Olivia Hussey as Amy Marks, Steve Railsback as Scott Marshall, and Piper Laurie as Margot Caldwell. This piece will explore the filming locations, as well as some intriguing facts about the film and backstage insights.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Distortions” was filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming started on January 26, 1987. Los Angeles’s vibrant cityscape played a significant role in setting the atmosphere of the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Olivia Hussey | Amy Marks |
| Steve Railsback | Scott Marshall |
| Piper Laurie | Margot Caldwell |
| Edward Albert | Jason Marks |
| June Chadwick | Kelly Howell |
| Rita Gam | Mildred Tyson |
| Terence Knox | Paul Elliott |
| Leon Smith | Dan Jackson |
| John F. Goff | Coroner Tompkins |
| Don Clark | Gary Walker |
| Christopher Hayes | Ralph |
| Cathleen Chin | Receptionist Tie Lyn |
| Moya Goodwin | Amy’s Mother |
| Joseph Colgan | Amy’s Father |
| Nina M. Aguire | Little Amy |
| Carey Scott | Male Hustler |
| Rafael Narbaez | Chauffeur |
| Anne Pouliot | Janice |
| Rocky Slaymaker | Grocery Boy #1 |
| Randy Earl | Grocery Boy #2 |
| Herb Reingold | Mourner #1 |
| Warren Reingold | Mourner #2 |
| Melanie Reingold | Mourner #2 |
| Ashley Hester | Mourner #4 |
| Randy Braverman | Mourner #5 |
| Caren Avedon | Mourner #6 |
| Hilary Jacobs | Mourner #7 |
| Gene Leoni | Mourner #8 |
| Susan Fischer | Mourner #9 |
| Richard Bennett Warsk | Mourner #10 |
| Richard Rush | Airline Pilot #1 |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Armand Mastroianni and written by John F. Goff.
- Other than Hussey, Railsback, and Laurie, the cast included Edward Albert as Jason Marks and June Chadwick as Kelly Howell, among others.
- “Distortions” falls under the horror and thriller genres, inducing fright and suspense to the audience.
- The movie was produced by Twisted Productions.
- Apart from the USA, it also got released in other countries under various titles like “Machinations” in France and “Distorsiones” in Spain.
- It has a runtime of 98 minutes.
- The film had a budget of approximately $1,200,000.
- It was given a PG-13 rating in the United States, an 18(video rating) in the United Kingdom, 16 in Iceland and West Germany.
Geo Location Details
- 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
