In simple terms, “Paint It Black” is a movie from 1989. It falls in the genres of Horror and Thriller. The story revolves around a serial killer who disguises his victims in modeling clay with a local sculptor falsely accused of the crimes. Key roles are played by Rick Rossovich as Jonathan Dunbar, Doug Savant as Eric Hinsley, and Julie Carmen as Gina Bayworth. This article gives information about where the film was shot and provides some interesting behind-the-scenes details as well.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Paint It Black” was filmed in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The filming process started on May 2, 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rick Rossovich | Jonathan Dunbar |
| Doug Savant | Eric Hinsley |
| Julie Carmen | Gina Bayworth |
| Sally Kirkland | Marion Easton |
| Martin Landau | Daniel Lambert |
| Jason Bernard | Lt. Wilder |
| Peter Frechette | Gregory |
| Monique van de Ven | Kyla Leif |
| Marion Eaton | Lenore Hinsley |
| Frances Chaney | Mrs. Russell |
| Andy Romano | Mark Cuniff |
| John Fujioka | Mr. Lee |
| Lang Yun | Mrs. Lee |
| Mike Kimmel | Minister |
| Claudia Robinson | Mrs. Wilder |
| Joel Hershman | Parking Valet |
| Austin Goss | Parking Valet |
| Leonard Pollack | George Hector |
| Kevin Hynes | Artist |
| Billy Radic | Artist |
| Roger La Page | Art Buyer |
Trivia and Facts
- Tim Hunter and Roger Holzberg directed the movie.
- The script was written by Michael Drexler, A.H. Zacharias, and Tim Hunter.
- Rick Rossovich, Doug Savant, Julie Carmen were among the main actors.
- During the production, Tim Hunter had to shoot scenes during the day and rewrite scripts at night.
- The movie, ‘Thundercrack! Q&A’ which was released in 2023 featured “Paint It Black.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4208305
- Longitude: -119.6981901
- Place ID: ChIJ1YMtb8cU6YARSHa612Q60cg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
