The movie, “Rampage: The Hillside Strangler Murders,” was released in 2006. It’s a crime drama based on the real-life crimes of Kenneth Bianchi, who terrorized Los Angeles in the 1970s. This article discusses where the movie was shot, who were the actors, and some interesting behind-the-scenes information.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in Valencia, California, USA. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are not available. Valencia offered a suitable backdrop for the crime scenes portrayed in the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bret Roberts | Jack |
| Brittany Daniel | Samantha Stone |
| Joseph McKelheer | Joe |
| Vanessa Nigro | Sally |
| Channon Roe | Dave |
| Valerie Stodghill | Melanie |
| Tomas Arana | Angelo Buono |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | Kenneth Bianchi |
| Rhino Michaels | Watch Commander |
| Lake Bell | Jillian Dunne |
| Tom Wright | Detective Bryant |
| Mike Hagerty | Detective Smith |
| Eddie Jemison | Kantor |
| Stephen R. Hudis | Swat Captain |
| Mikal Kartvedt | Swat Officer |
| Michelle Borth | Nicole |
| Tess Parker | Brandy |
| David Betancourt | Officer Hernandez |
| Alex Ander | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Chris Brandt | Uniformed Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Bruna Rubio | Party Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is 1 hour and 25 minutes long.
- It was directed by Chris Fisher and written by both Fisher and Aaron Pope.
- The cast included Joleigh Fioreavanti, Bret Roberts, and Brittany Daniel, among others.
- The notorious Hillside Strangler case is the basis of the plot, with Kenneth Bianchi, one of the real-life killers, giving interviews to a psychiatrist in the movie.
- The film was produced under the banners of Nightstalker LLC, Silver Nitrate Pictures, and Silver Nitrate.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ryan Beveridge.
- The cinematography was handled by Eliot Rockett.
- In terms of certification, it was rated MA15+ in Australia, 16 in the Netherlands, R18 in New Zealand, M/16 in Portugal, and R in the United States.
- The production cost was an estimated $1 million.
- It was also known by different names in other countries. For example, in Spain, it was called “El estrangulador de la colina,” in Brazil, “Assassinos em Série,” in Portugal, “O Estrangulador de Los Angeles,” and in Greece, it was “Βίαιο ξέσπασμα.”
- Fun fact: Vincent Pastore was originally offered the part of Angelo Buono, but had to decline. The role then went to Tomas Arana.
- The movie is referenced in the 2008 film “Yes Man.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Valencia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.419837
- Longitude: -118.5627013
- Place ID: ChIJ3VMEvDSHwoAR3kFVT3-gtxc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
