Ghost Fever, filmed in 1986, is a comedy-horror movie directed by Lee Madden. It narrates the story of two policemen finding themselves caught up in paranormal activities. The movie featured Sherman Hemsley, Luis Avalos, and Jennifer Rhodes as the lead actors. This article provides detail on the filming locations, the timeline of the shoot and some intriguing backstage facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily shot in Mexico. The filming process embarked on May 17, 1984. The interesting cultural and natural facets of Mexico significantly contributed to the cinematic ambiance and made the backdrop captivating.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sherman Hemsley | Buford / Jethro |
| Luis Avalos | Benny |
| Jennifer Rhodes | Madame St. Esprit |
| Deborah Benson | Linda |
| Diana Brookes | Lisa |
| Myron Healey | Andrew Lee |
| Joe Frazier | Terrible Tucker |
| Pepper Martin | Sheriff Clay |
| Kenneth Johnston | Terrible Tucker’s Manager |
| Roger Cudney | TV Announcer |
| Patrick Welch | Ring Announcer |
| Steve Stone | Reporter |
| Ramón Berumen | Referee |
| George Palmiero | Terrible Tucker’s Trainer |
| Edward ‘Fast Eddie’ Muller | Little boy in the front row seat. (uncredited) |
| John Sabol | TV Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Sherman Hemsley, well-known for his character George Jefferson on “The Jeffersons,” invested a large sum in this movie’s production, which unfortunately didn’t yield the expected success and left him on the verge of bankruptcy.
- An episode named ‘Sherman Hemsley/Joe Garagiola/Dalton Stevens’ in 1987 featured Ghost Fever; this episode is one of the movie’s notable associations.
- The soundtracks of the movie bring a quirky charm, with “Swanee” being a standout track.
- Despite being a successful actor on television, Hemsley’s big-screen transition with Ghost Fever was considered a commercial disaster.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mexico
- Latitude: 23.634501
- Longitude: -102.552784
- Place ID: ChIJU1NoiDs6BIQREZgJa760ZO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
