“Sole Survivor” is a 1984 horror thriller movie. It revolves around a lone plane crash survivor who is pursued by death. The film was directed and written by Thom Eberhardt, starring Anita Skinner as Denise Watson, Caren L. Larkey as Karla Davis, and Peggy McClure as a crash victim. In the following sections, we will delve into the filming locations and interesting facts about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Sole Survivor” was primarily filmed in the United States, specifically in areas within California. Important filming locations include Tustin, Santa Ana, and Orange County. The entire filming process took place from November 8, 1982, to December 1982.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anita Skinner | Denise Watson |
| Peggy McClure | Crash Victim |
| Roberta Kay | Crash Victim |
| Kathleen Blyth | Crash Victim |
| Steve Krause | Crash Victim |
| Dominic Manano | Crash Victim |
| Richard Bosworth | Crash Victim |
| Laurie Wendorf | Blake’s Wife |
| Andrew Boyer | Blake |
| Rudy Challenger | Air Traffic Controller |
| Kurt Johnson | Brian Richardson |
| Robin Davidson | Kristy Cutler |
| Brian Ann Zoccola | Hospital Receptionist |
| Linda Rose | Nurse #1 |
| Cynthia Weislogel | Nurse #2 |
| Wendy Dake | Roxie |
| Toni Lawrence | TV Actress |
| Susan Malter | Rita |
| Gino Gaudio | Frank |
| Al Valletta | Dave |
| Lloyd Stevens | Old Man in Park |
| Eldon Randall | Highway Inspector |
| Thomas Peterson | TV Director |
| Leslie Corin | Baby Barker |
| Barbara Renee | Mrs. Barker |
| John Zigler | Man in Parking Structure |
| Rick Kleber | Santa Claus |
| Clay Wilcox | Randy |
| Brinke Stevens | Jennifer |
| Gerald Griffin | Police Officer |
| Sid Marsh | Police Officer |
| Joseph Gaudio | Police Officer |
| Don Worden | Police Officer |
| Sandra Goldgraben | Policewoman |
| Marc Handler | Undercover Cop |
| Jaxson Fish | Dead Boy |
| William Snare | Artie |
| Alan Levy | Civil Service Dork |
| Darian Hayes | Salvation Army Lady |
| Anthony Alvarez | Gang Member |
| Jim Landes | Gang Member |
| Kip Waldo | Gang Member |
Trivia and Facts
- “Sole Survivor” is a film inspired by the 1962 movie “Carnival of Souls.”
- The cast includes actors who took part not only in acting roles but also in production. For example, Caren L. Larkey who played Karla Davis also served as one of the film’s producers.
- The film ran for 85 minutes.
- In spite of having a tight budget of an estimated $350,000, the film was able to attract a substantial cult following.
- Despite the grim theme, the film includes a funny line where the character Brian Richardson reminds Denise Watson about a dress she didn’t get charged for, demonstrating a touch of humor in the script.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tustin, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7420005
- Longitude: -117.8236391
- Place ID: ChIJSzbuqjfD3IARckzIEB2RVeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tustin, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Ana, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7454725
- Longitude: -117.867653
- Place ID: ChIJhTCCbJXb3IARvP0eHzqET8c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Ana, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Orange County, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7174708
- Longitude: -117.8311428
- Place ID: ChIJz_fVVFyS3IARB9bwj2HDpt4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Orange County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
