Production wraps on Blaxploitation-inspired Splatter Horror 'Death Ranch'
- May 27, 2019
- 1 min read
For our first production of 2019 at Dark Temple Motion Pictures, we've recently completed shooting on our bloodiest movie yet! DEATH RANCH was shot in the sweltering heat of Tennessee USA. The film is set in the early 70s, using an all American cast and crew (besides British writer/director Charlie Steeds).
Here's the synopsis for the film:
1970s USA, Three African American siblings on the run from the police take refuge at an abandoned Tennessee Ranch, unaware their hideout is on the hunting grounds of a cannibalistic Ku Klux Klan cult...
Trapped and tortured, the three must fight tooth and nail to escape alive and take down the bloodthirsty Klan!
The film stars Deiondre Teagle, Faith Monique and Travis Cutner as the three siblings, with Scot Scurlock as the Klan leader, along with many others.
'Death Ranch' is a co-production between Dark Temple Motion Pictures and Empire Studios, and is produced by Charlie Steeds (The Barge People), Aaron Mirtes (Curse of the Nun), Jamie McLeod-Ross and Charley McDougall.
DEATH RANCH is currently in post-production and due for a 2020 release.
The post about Death Ranch wrapping production is interesting because it highlights how independent horror films come together through teamwork, practical effects, and a strong creative vision, especially in the splatter and grindhouse style. It also shows how much effort goes into filming intense scenes and building atmosphere even with limited resources. While studying media and writing in a busy semester, I remember reading similar film production stories and using help with assignment so I could manage deadlines and still explore creative topics like indie filmmaking. It really shows how passion and planning both play a big role in finishing a project successfully.