The Graves (film)
Encyclopedia
The Graves is a 2009 horror film
. Described as a "supernatural survival shocker," it is written and directed by veteran comic book
creator Brian Pulido
and produced by Mischief Maker Studios, and Ronalds Brothers Productions.
and Jillian Murray
) who visit the Skull City Mine roadside attraction in the desert. Their plight turns into a fight for survival against menaces both human and supernatural.
On their last weekend together, Megan and Abby Graves become lost in a remote part of the Arizona desert where they are lured to Skull City, an abandoned mine town. But Skull City is anything but abandoned—and there’s no way out.
It features performances by genre vets Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects
), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm Street
) and Tony Todd (Candyman
), female leads, played by Clare Grant (Masters of Horror
: "Valerie on the Stairs
") and Jillian Murray (The Fun Park) and the debut of D. Randall Blythe (front man, Lamb of God
).
was shot on location in the Sonoran Desert
near Wickenburg, Arizona
over the course of 4 weeks and the project has entered post-production
. The real-life Vulture City Mine and ghost town was used as the setting for the film.
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
. Described as a "supernatural survival shocker," it is written and directed by veteran comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
creator Brian Pulido
Brian Pulido
Brian Pulido is a creator, writer and producer of comic books and films.-Early life:Growing up in Long Branch, New Jersey, Pulido first developed an interest in the horror genre after the release of Night of the Living Dead when he was a child.-Comic book career:Pulido has created, written or...
and produced by Mischief Maker Studios, and Ronalds Brothers Productions.
Plot
The story centers on two sisters (Clare GrantClare Grant
-Career:While at the University of Memphis she met director Craig Brewer who cast her in two indie films in Memphis before casting her in the film Black Snake Moan and later as the lead in his MTV series $5 Cover....
and Jillian Murray
Jillian Murray
Jillian Leigh Murray is an American Actress. She perhaps best known for her role as Portlyn on Sonny With a Chance and as Heather in An American Carol .-Life and career:...
) who visit the Skull City Mine roadside attraction in the desert. Their plight turns into a fight for survival against menaces both human and supernatural.
On their last weekend together, Megan and Abby Graves become lost in a remote part of the Arizona desert where they are lured to Skull City, an abandoned mine town. But Skull City is anything but abandoned—and there’s no way out.
Premise
The Graves is the debut film of independent comic book creator, Brian Pulido (Lady Death, Evil Ernie).It features performances by genre vets Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects
The Devil's Rejects
The Devil's Rejects is a 2005 American horror film written and directed by Rob Zombie, and the sequel to his 2003 film House of 1000 Corpses. The film is about the family of psychopathic killers from the previous film now on the run...
), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American slasher film directed and written by Wes Craven, and the first film of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The film features Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, Robert Englund, and Johnny Depp in his feature film...
) and Tony Todd (Candyman
Candyman (film)
Candyman is a 1992 horror film starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd and Xander Berkeley. It was directed by Bernard Rose and is based on the short story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker, though the film's scenario is switched from England to Chicago. The film was scored by Philip Glass. The film was...
), female leads, played by Clare Grant (Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror is an informal social group of international film writers and directors specializing in horror movies and an American television series created by director Mick Garris for the Showtime cable network.- Origin :...
: "Valerie on the Stairs
Valerie on the Stairs
Valerie on the Stairs is the eighth episode of the second season of Masters of Horror.-Plot:Rob Hanisey is an unsuccessful writer who has long overdue bills and rent, and, as flashbacks suggest, has been dumped by his girlfriend Anna...
") and Jillian Murray (The Fun Park) and the debut of D. Randall Blythe (front man, Lamb of God
Lamb of God (band)
Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler...
).
Cast
- Clare GrantClare Grant-Career:While at the University of Memphis she met director Craig Brewer who cast her in two indie films in Memphis before casting her in the film Black Snake Moan and later as the lead in his MTV series $5 Cover....
as Megan Graves - Jillian MurrayJillian MurrayJillian Leigh Murray is an American Actress. She perhaps best known for her role as Portlyn on Sonny With a Chance and as Heather in An American Carol .-Life and career:...
as Abby Graves - Randy BlytheRandy BlytheDavid Randall "Randy" Blythe is the vocalist of American groove metal band Lamb Of God and side-project band Halo of Locusts. He is known as D. Randall Blythe on Lamb of God's albums....
as Luke - Benjamin Glendenning as Comic Shop clerk
- Barbara Glover as Mama
- Bill Lippincott as Dad
- Rosalie Michaels as Mom
- Bill MoseleyBill MoseleyWilliam "Bill" Moseley is an American film actor and musician who has starred in a number of cult classic horror films, including House of 1000 Corpses, Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil's Rejects. His first big role was in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as Chop Top...
as Caleb - Brian PulidoBrian PulidoBrian Pulido is a creator, writer and producer of comic books and films.-Early life:Growing up in Long Branch, New Jersey, Pulido first developed an interest in the horror genre after the release of Night of the Living Dead when he was a child.-Comic book career:Pulido has created, written or...
as M. Mischief - Cathy Rankin as Valerie Mills
- Brian Ronalds as Pete
- Dean Matthew Ronalds as Eric
- Greg Seki as Gordy
- Shane Stevens as Jonah
- Patti Tindall as Becka Crane
- Tony ToddTony ToddAnthony T. "Tony" Todd is an American actor and movie producer, known for his height of 6'5", and deep voice. He is well known for playing the Candyman in the horror movie franchise of the same name, William Bludworth in Final Destination and for guest starring roles on numerous television...
as Reverend Abraham - Amanda WyssAmanda WyssAmanda Wyss is an American film and television actress.-Movie career:Discovered by an agent as a teen while starring in the play The Bad Seed at a local Los Angeles theatre, she went on to work in commercials and landed her first television role, recurring on Universal's When the Whistle Blows as...
as Darlene - CalabreseCalabrese (band)Calabrese is an American horror punk band that was based out of Phoenix, Arizona in 2003. The band includes brothers Bobby Calabrese on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Calabrese on bass and vocals, and Davey Calabrese on Drums. Calabrese is their actual surname...
as themselves
Production
The principal photographyPrincipal photography
thumb|300px|Film production on location in [[Newark, New Jersey]].Principal photography is the phase of film production in which the movie is filmed, with actors on set and cameras rolling, as distinct from pre-production and post-production....
was shot on location in the Sonoran Desert
Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert is a North American desert which straddles part of the United States-Mexico border and covers large parts of the U.S. states of Arizona and California and the northwest Mexican states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur. It is one of the largest and hottest...
near Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 6,423.-Geography:Wickenburg is located at ....
over the course of 4 weeks and the project has entered post-production
Post-production
Post-production is part of filmmaking and the video production process. It occurs in the making of motion pictures, television programs, radio programs, advertising, audio recordings, photography, and digital art...
. The real-life Vulture City Mine and ghost town was used as the setting for the film.