Meatcleaver Massacre is a horror movie released in 1976. The film features a professor who seeks revenge on his family’s killers using dark rituals. This article discusses the locations where the movie was shot, important crew members, and interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Meatcleaver Massacre was filmed in several locations throughout California, USA. Major filming locations included Los Angeles city, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and various parts of Southern California. Hollywood and Los Angeles County were also used for some scenes. The filming process started on May 25, 1974.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | On-Screen Narrator |
| Larry Justin | Mason Harrue |
| J. Arthur Craig | Detective Wexler |
| James Habif | Professor Cantrell |
| Robert Clark | Sean Allen |
| Doug Senior | Dirk Kramer |
| Bob Mead | Phil Jones |
| Alisa Beaton | Darlene |
| Pat Nagel | Sean’s Girlfriend |
| Woody Wise | Doctor |
| Paul Kelleher | Detective Shaye |
| Undine Hampton | Mrs. Cantrell |
| Doug Ely | Roddy Cantrell |
| Carol Silverman | 2nd Girl in Massage Parlour |
| Dawna Walden | 3rd Girl in Massage Parlour |
| John DeRose | Massage Parlour Bouncer |
| Charles Woodard | Street Preacher |
| Lyle Steven | Professor in Cantrell’s Class |
| Ellen Nicklous | Nurse |
| Dorian Crane | 1st Drunk Okie |
| Phil Meyer | 2nd Drunk Okie |
| Miklos Gyulai | Campus Poet |
| Guerdon Trueblood | Nuthouse Doctor |
| Drew Michaels | 1st Medical Student |
| Don Ling | 2nd Medical Student / Monster |
| Steve Singer | Grease Monkey |
| Marge Kazan | Woman In Crowd |
| James R. Bagdonas | (as Jim Bagdonas) |
| Carol Wood | Woman In Crowd |
| Toni Teld | Man In Crowd |
| Ollie West | Man In Crowd |
| Ken Horne | Man In Crowd |
| George Selin | Man In Crowd |
| Ed Wood | Photographer |
Trivia and Facts
- Directors of the movie were Evan Lee and Edward D. Wood Jr.
- The screenplay was written by Keith Burns, Ray Atherton, and Miklos Gyulai.
- The star cast included Christopher Lee, Larry Justin, and J. Arthur Craig among others.
- Christopher Lee claimed that he was unaware of his appearance in the movie. According to him, his footage was sold without his permission to the producers of this movie.
- Out of 22 user and 21 critic reviews, the movie received mixed reviews.
- The movie was also known as Cantrell’s Messiah, Hollywood Meatcleaver Massacre, Morak’s Chant, Revenge of the Dead, and Evil Force in different regions.
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
- Location Name: Hollywood Forever Cemetery – 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0888841
- Longitude: -118.319063
- Place ID: ChIJUTxjKEu_woARLMWHmE0KJy0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
