“Skeeter” is a movie from 1993 that blends action and horror genres. The plot is centered around the impact of a corrupt businessman’s illegal toxic waste dumping, which results in a swarm of gigantic, bloodthirsty mutant mosquitoes terrorizing a small desert town. Directed by Clark Brandon and featuring notable performances from Tracy Griffith and Jim Youngs, this film offers a thrilling and scary experience. This article provides details about the film’s shooting locations and some interesting facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for “Skeeter” took place in Santa Clarita, California, USA. The principal photography started on the 1st of September, 1991. The picturesque location of Santa Clarita served as the perfect backdrop for the small desert town depicted in the movie. Details about the set and exact shooting spots within Santa Clarita are unfortunately unavailable.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tracy Griffith | Sarah Crosby |
| Jim Youngs | Roy Boone |
| Charles Napier | Ernie Buckle |
| Jay Robinson | Drake |
| William Sanderson | Gordon Perry |
| Michael J. Pollard | Hopper |
| Eloy Casados | Hank Tucker |
| John Putch | Hamilton |
| Saxon Trainor | Dr. Jill Wyle |
| Stacy Edwards | Mary Ann |
| John F. Goff | Clay Crosby |
| Michael D’Agosta | Bo |
| Eric Lawson | Frank OConnell |
| Lindsay Fisher | Chrissy OConnell |
| Joe McCutcheon | Wil |
| Barbara Baldavin | Dorothy OConnell |
| Jane Abbott | Esther |
| Larry Stevens | Trevor OConnell |
| Robert Snively | Luther |
| John Ingle | Preacher |
| Mia St. John | Charlie |
| Warren A. Stevens | Man #1 |
| Travis McKenna | Man #2 |
| Michael Lee Baron | Man #4 |
| Richard Herd | (uncredited) |
| Joseph Luis Rubin | Townsperson #3 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The original concept of “Skeeter” was born from Producer James Glenn Dudelson’s desire to create a 1950s style sci-fi movie. However, when the studio altered his vision dramatically, he chose to leave the project despite receiving payment and recognition for his contributions.
- There is an inconsistency found in the movie where a shotgun blast annihilates a mosquito but leaves the carpet beneath it unaffected. This could be merely an oversight during the shooting or an outcome of the film’s special effects limitations.
- “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), a classic of American cinema, is referenced in “Skeeter”. The specific reference and its significance within the context of the film remain undisclosed.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
