The movie “Heartland of Darkness” released in 2022, is a horror thriller. It unfolds the story of a father and daughter who move to a small town only to discover it’s full of Satanists. The major roles in the movie are played by Dino Tripodis, Nick Baldasare, and Shanna Thomas. The movie is known for its gripping storyline and interesting behind the scene facts.
Where it Filmed?
The horror movie was filmed in two popular US locations – Los Angeles, California, and Columbus, Ohio. The exact filming dates are not available. Nonetheless, the chosen filming locations have added a sense of realism to the movie and have contributed to its overall success.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nick Baldasare | Reverend Donovan |
| Shanna Thomas | Shannon Cornell |
| Sharon Klopfenstein | Christine Henson |
| John Dunleavy | Reverand Kane |
| Linnea Quigley | Julia Francine |
| Lee Page | Sheriff |
| Mary Alice Demas | Evelyn Spyker |
| Ray Beach | Dobson |
| Elmo Smalley | Mr. Thompson |
| Sid Sillivan | Mayor |
| Ralph Scott | District Attorney Charles Johnson |
| Wesley Coleman | Attorney General Richard Davidson |
| Dallas Dan Hessler | Governer |
| Kirk Adler | David |
| Charles Grab | Thomas Crane |
| Kelly Barret | Mary |
| Roy McCombs | Capital David |
| Nick Kellis | Deputy |
| Catherine K. Lewis | Librarian |
| Mary Alice Warton | General Store Cashier |
| Paulette Bryant | Mayor’s Secretary |
| John Q. Adams | Prison Guard |
| Kel Crum | Gas Station Attendant |
| Bryan Moose | State Trooper |
| Phil Hamilton | SWAT Captain |
| Dale Wilhelm | Bus Driver |
| Mike Romeo | Governor’s Aide |
| Walt Peterson | Governor’s Aide #2 |
| Davis R. Staggs | Interogation Officer |
| Pat Yothers | Man at Glass Door |
| Rich Stadley | Thug #1 |
| Bob Pivetta | Thug #2 |
| John Branch | Thug #3 |
| Larry Barnes | Thug #4 |
| Mike Roderick | Thug #5 / Lawn keeper |
| Bob Yothers | Deputy #2 |
| Harold Goldsmith | Homeless Man |
| Tim Hower | Thug Driver #1 |
| Gary Jones | Thug Driver #2 |
| Lisa Saulsby | Paul’s Wife |
| Steven M. Dunn | Young Boy at Church |
| Phylis Jones | Townsperson |
| Chip Kocel | Stunt Double |
| Scott Simonson | Bar Gunman |
| Denise Davis | Nurse #1 |
| Donna LaStella | Nurse #2 |
| Jay Woelfel | Reporter Doug Scott |
| Kristy Woelfel | Nurse (voice) |
| Collin Long | Girl on Bus (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is Eric Swelstad.
- The film has an interesting cast, including Dino Tripodis as Paul Henson and Nick Baldasare as Reverend Donovan.
- This movie was shot in 1989 but was lost for over 30 years before its official release in 2022.
- The first distribution attempts failed, so it was released by Visual Vengeance in 2022.
- The movie featured in “Linnea Quigley Raises Hell… and Loses Her Clothes” released in 2023.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.9611755
- Longitude: -82.99879419999999
- Place ID: ChIJcd6QucGJOIgRM7Wxz_hmMuQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Columbus, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
