The Curse of El Charro (2005)

Director:

Rich Ragsdale

Writer:

Ryan R. Johnson

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

True evil can never die

Plot:

In California, Maria has awful nightmares with and visions of her sister that committed suicide one year ago...

Plot Keywords:

Suicide | Nightmare | Road Trip | Curse | Sex

Cast

Andrew Bryniarski	...	El Charro
Danny Trejo	...	El Charro (voice)
Drew Mia	...	Maria (as Andrew Mia)
Kathryn Taylor	...	Tanya
Heidi Androl	...	Christina
KellyDawn Malloy	...	Rosemary
Philip Boyd	...	James
Matthew Prater	...	King (as Matt Prater)
Tabitha Stevens	...	Elvira
Liliana Signorelli	...	Homeless Woman
Lyndsay Martin	...	Brittany
Michela Fruet	...	Messenger
Victoria Vanegas	...	Maria's Sister
Lemmy	...	Priest (as Lemmy Kilmeister)
James Intveld	...	Archangel Michael
Al Raitano	...	Sheriff
Gary Bullock	...	Prugatory Bartender
Calico Cooper	...	Mistress of Salvation
Scott Greenall	...	Minister of Salvation (as Scott Greenhall)
Kristopher Medina	...	Seraph Bartender (as Kris Medina)
Jason Miller	...	Dancing Albino
Brian Avery	...	Priest
Marc Romeo	...	Doctor
Tanya Turner	...	Backstory Dead Girl
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Shane Dorman	...	Angel
Mia Hoyos	...	Maria
Andrés López	...	Levi
Thadd Turner	...	Cowboy at bar

Directed by
Rich Ragsdale

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Ryan R. Johnson

Produced by
Andrew Bryniarski	....	executive producer
Paul DeNigris	....	associate producer
Jasper Jan	....	co-producer
Ryan R. Johnson	....	producer
Kevin Ragsdale	....	executive producer
Kevin Ragsdale	....	producer

Original Music by
Rich Ragsdale

Cinematography by
Jacques Haitkin

Film Editing by
Michael Amundsen

Production Design by
Ryan Cooper

Art Direction by
Yolanda Chavez

Set Decoration by
Yolanda Chavez

Costume Design by
Kate Lessa

Makeup Department
Mark Bautista	....	key makeup artist
Lisa Machii	....	key makeup artist
Melissa Richau	....	assistant makeup artist (as Melissa Starr Richau)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mary E. Brown	....	second assistant director
Alexys Ruiz	....	second second assistant director
TreJulie Stamos	....	first assistant director

Art Department
April Lira	....	p.a.

Sound Department
Nathan Atkins	....	foley artist
Nathan Atkins	....	sound effects editor
Greg Cosh	....	sound mixer
Jill Cosh	....	boom operator
Tim Farrell	....	sound effects editor
Dean Hurley	....	sound re-recording mixer
Dean Hurley	....	supervising sound editor
Derek Owen	....	dialogue editor
Ryan Rubin	....	sound effects editor

Special Effects by
Mark Bautista	....	special effects makeup

Visual Effects by
Tim Carras	....	digital artist

Camera and Electrical Department
Jason Cochard	....	additional cinematographer
Daniel Alexis Gonzalez	....	best boy electric (as Danny Gonzalez)
Kendall Holmes	....	grip
Terry Meadows	....	key grip
Jaime R. Mejia	....	grip
Jon Mielke	....	grip (as J T Mielke)
Pat Murphy	....	gaffer
Patrick Murphy	....	gaffer
Jeff Niggemeyer	....	electrician
Matt Radecki	....	additional camera operator
Lue Skinner	....	assistant camera
Roderick E. Stevens	....	camera operator
Roderick E. Stevens	....	director of photography: second unit
Tamela	....	second assistant camera

Animation Department
Tim Carras	....	animator: title animation

Editorial Department
Eric Chase	....	television editor

Music Department
Scott Clausen	....	composer: song "Kool Operator, Jr."
Jeff Johns	....	executive soundtrack producer
Joe Lisanti	....	music editor
David Low	....	orchestra contractor
Deborah Lurie	....	choir arranger
Sean McMahon	....	conductor
Sean McMahon	....	lead orchestrator
Jeff Michael	....	music copyist
Michael Pelavin	....	orchestrator
Mark Robertson	....	music supervisor
John Rodd	....	scoring mixer
George Shaw	....	orchestrator

Other crew
Sky Boles	....	office production assistant
Clint Comer	....	production assistant
Anthony Deida	....	production assistant
Steven Hartman	....	production assistant
Andrea Joyner	....	production assistant
Justin Lind	....	production assistant
Tritia Victoria Manianglung	....	production assistant
William McLeod	....	production assistant
Jon Mielke	....	production assistant
James Muia	....	production assistant
Jenny Pond	....	script supervisor
Rebecca J. Sorensen	....	production coordinator

Production Companies

• Pretty Dangerous Films

Distributors

• American World Pictures (AWP) (2004) (worldwide) (all media)
• GoDigital Media Group (2009) (worldwide) (all media) (digital)
• Millennium Storm (2005) (Italy) (video)
• Paramount Home Video (2006) (USA) (DVD)
• Splendid Film (2005) (Germany) (DVD)

Other Companies

• King Media Services  DVD authoring

Also Known As:

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:18 | USA:Unrated | Finland:K-15 | Germany:18

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Company:

Pretty Dangerous Films

Goofs:

Continuity: The bartender puts three cans of beer on the counter. In the next shot, the cans are farther apart than before.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Making of 'The Curse of El Charro' (2006) (V)

strange slasher film

The Curse of El Charro is about a girl who sees visions about her sister's suicide. Apparently Charro is punishment for the girl's family for something her ancestors did. It wasn't easily discernible because the film was not that interesting to watch. She goes on a trip with some back stabbing friends, and everyone is attacked by El Charro. Her persistent dreams give away the film. The characters have no redeeming qualities and there is nothing that gives this film any reason to be viewed other than it is there to be watched. Some of the cinematography is interesting, but the film flips around between flashback, Charro, and the star. If you're looking for some mindless slashing, this film is for you.