The Hopewell Haunting is a thrilling 2023 movie that revolves around a disenchanted elderly preacher who tries to regain control of his life after a terrifying encounter with the unknown. Dane Sears both directed and wrote the film, and the lead characters were played by Ted Ferguson, Timothy Morton, and Audra Todd. As we delve in, we’ll learn more about where this film was shot and uncover unique backstage information as well as fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of The Hopewell Haunting took place on various locations in Kentucky, USA. These include the likes of 300 Stoker Road in Paris; 688 Cassidy Creek Road in Carlisle; Trabu Lane in Ruddels Mills; Keene Cemetery in Keene; and Waveland State Historic Site. The production crew shot from the 12th of September, 2016 up until the 18th of August, 2021. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ted Ferguson | The Preacher |
| Timothy Morton | Newt |
| Audra Todd | Ollie |
| Rich Williams | Judge Pierce |
| Jennifer Feldpausch | Christine |
| Tom Morton | Sheriff |
| Sandra Navarro | Haunt |
| Erin Strange | Haunt |
| Heather Price | Haunt (voice) |
| Kim Dixon | Haunt (voice) |
| Cody Clark | Deputy |
| Stacey Gillespie | Deacon |
| Eric Sanders | Church Patron |
| Terri Rader | Church Patron |
| Marleigh Brummett | Church Patron |
| Donnie Clark | Church Patron |
| Lisa Clark | Church Patron |
| Leeann Frank | Church Patron |
| Sears Frank | Church Patron |
| Elle Frank | Church Patron |
| April Howard | Church Patron |
| Tracy Howard | Church Patron |
| Kevin McCorkle | Church Patron |
| Dane Sears | Fake Shemp |
| Sawyer Holcomb | Fake Shemp |
| Bill Goetz | Model A Driver |
| Kevin Turner | Model A Driver |
Trivia and Facts
- The official release date of The Hopewell Haunting was the 13th of June 2023.
- The plot is set in small town Hopewell. It follows a fearful young couple who turn to an elderly, cynical preacher after they are terrified by their old rural house – which locals believe to be the most haunted house in Kentucky.
- The film has an official runtime of 83 minutes.
- It was nominated for an award.
- The movie’s title in Peru is ‘Donde habita el diablo’.
- Dane Sears is not only the director and writer but also a producer and a musician for the film.
- The story was inspired by a real-life haunting experienced by Dane Sears’ great-grandmother around 1919 in Harrison county, Kentucky.
- During one of the final scenes, a man who appears to be the deputy is accidentally caught in the frame when the preacher leaves the house for the last time overnight.
- The film’s main soundtrack is titled “Cry Holy”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 300 Stoker Rd., Paris, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.2688809
- Longitude: -84.12882640000001
- Place ID: EiMzMDAgU3Rva2VyIFJkLCBQYXJpcywgS1kgNDAzNjEsIFVTQSIxEi8KFAoSCWHy0OY7z0OIESdQ4KYo793MEKwCKhQKEgnz48etOM9DiBEC-rJV6C-_iQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 300 Stoker Rd, Paris, KY 40361, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 688 Cassidy Creek Rd., Carlisle, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.3496266
- Longitude: -83.9344035
- Place ID: Ei02ODggQ2Fzc2lkeSBDcmVlayBSZCwgQ2FybGlzbGUsIEtZIDQwMzExLCBVU0EiMRIvChQKEgmN7rdUZ91DiBFquNZ1VSzTqxCwBSoUChIJ41z-CuLnQ4gR-pOcdHG7qIs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 688 Cassidy Creek Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Trabu Ln., Ruddels Mills, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.2945839
- Longitude: -84.250436
- Place ID: ChIJMemse93MQ4gRvOFHZdGHnPA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Trabu Ln, Kentucky 40361, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Keene Cemetery, 311 Cemetery Lane, Keene, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 37.9467895
- Longitude: -84.6407225
- Place ID: EiozMTEgQ2VtZXRlcnkgTG4sIFZlcnNhaWxsZXMsIEtZIDQwMzgzLCBVU0EiMRIvChQKEgnHM004LGdCiBHGqml5xlau1hC3AioUChIJ0TxmMCxnQogReVJDxmhGzaY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 311 Cemetery Ln, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Waveland State Historic Site, 225 Waveland Museum Ln., Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 37.9715772
- Longitude: -84.5370408
- Place ID: ChIJ3VYVymVcQogRpydQkFj5Vno
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waveland State Historic Site, 225 Waveland Museum Ln, Lexington, KY 40514, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
