Mimesis is a horror movie released in 2011 in which consists of a group of horror fans who found themselves in a nightmarish role-playing game that pays homage to a classic horror film. The film was directed by Douglas Schulze, and stars Allen Maldonado, Sid Haig, and Lauren Mae Shafer. This article will further explore the locations where the film was shot and some interesting facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in the city of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The shooting took place in August 2010, spanning over the entire month. Multiple scenes and backdrops of the movie were set up and filmed in this location.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allen Maldonado | Duane |
| Sid Haig | Alfonso Betz |
| Lauren Mae Shafer | Judith |
| Courtney Gains | Gordon |
| Taylor Piedmonte | Russell |
| David G.B. Brown | Keith |
| Jana Thompson | Karen |
| Gavin Grazer | Karl |
| Bryana Dorfman | Kyra |
| Dan Gerics | Benjamin |
| David Gries | Patrick |
| Brian Matthew Richardson | Owen |
| Terence Lee Cover | Manson |
| Rachael Adams | Alexis / Lizzy |
| David Schwager | Gacy |
| Leah Barkoff | May |
| Carol Ilku | Marilyn |
| Hope Crenshaw | News Reporter |
| Didrik Davis | Convention Goer |
| Dominic Ryan Gabriel | Corpse |
| S. William Hinzman | Cameo Zombie |
| Robert Robertson | Graveyard Zombie |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, Mimesis, was released in the year 2011.
- It has a run-time of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- Directed by Douglas Schulze, the film taps into the horror genre.
- In addition to directing, Schulze also wrote the storyline for the movie, along with Joshua Wagner.
- The lead roles in the film are played by actors Allen Maldonado, Sid Haig, and Lauren Mae Shafer.
- The film received a user review score of 18 and a critic review score of 43.
- The film had a budget of approximately $500,000.
- The movie was able to use footage from the original “Night Of The Living Dead” without requiring permission due to a technicality arising from now-defunct copyright laws.
- There is a continuity error about 18 minutes into the film. During the cemetery scene, a crew member in sunglasses and a white shirt holding a boom mic can be clearly seen standing in full view behind two of the characters.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.331427
- Longitude: -83.0457538
- Place ID: ChIJdR3LEAHKJIgR0sS5NU6Gdlc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Detroit, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
