The movie that we’re going to talk about is a 1988 sci-fi action film titled ‘Nightmare at Noon.’ This film, produced by Nico Mastorakis, who also directed it, and Kirk Ellis, who co-wrote it, features actors like Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, and George Kennedy, to name a few. This discussion will not only touch upon where the movie was filmed but also the interesting behind-the-scenes details and facts.
Where it Filmed?
The production of ‘Nightmare at Noon’ took place at a few locations in Utah, USA. Moab, Utah, was chosen as a filming spot along with Arches National Park and Grand Vu Drive-In, also situated in Moab. Filming commenced on May 8, 1987, and spanned across the month till June 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Wings Hauser | Ken Griffiths |
| Bo Hopkins | Reilly |
| George Kennedy | Sheriff Hanks |
| Kimberly Beck | Cheri Griffiths |
| Brion James | The Albino |
| Kimberly Ross | Julia |
| Neal Wheeler | Charley |
| David Christiansen | Dr. Miller |
| Mark Haarman | Deputy |
| Tabi Cooper | Woman in Curlers |
| Todd Collard | Billy |
| Larry Campbell | Cowboy |
| Bob Miles | Floyd |
| Sheri Griffith | Insane Mother |
| Christi Griffith | Terrified Child |
| Pete Plastow | Minister |
| S.A. Griffin | Albino’s Henchman |
| Perry Husman | Albino’s Henchman |
| Scott Mallon | Albino’s Henchman |
| Kim Milford | Albino’s Henchman |
| Herman Poppe | Albino’s Henchman |
| John Stewart | Albino’s Henchman |
| Allen West | Albino’s Henchman |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Nightmare at Noon’ is about a group of scientists who poison a small town’s water supply, causing the inhabitants to turn into homicidal maniacs.
- The movie’s duration is 1 hour and 36 minutes and falls into the Action-Sci-Fi genre.
- The film was first released in Portugal on July 29, 1988.
- Stanley Myers and Hans Zimmer worked on the film’s music, while Cliff Ralke managed the cinematography.
- Nico Mastorakis, one of the film’s producers, had to bail out actor Wings Hauser after a dispute resulted in Hauser’s arrest.
- A mistake during production led to a boom mic visible in a scene around the 27-minute mark.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arches National Park, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 38.7328166
- Longitude: -109.5746222
- Place ID: ChIJUaoNhhr2yoARlcQo0WnqQk8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arches National Park, Utah, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Grand Vu Drive-In, Moab, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 38.5733155
- Longitude: -109.5498395
- Place ID: ChIJjS24muXhR4cRLcTV8XqxMgs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moab, UT 84532, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
