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Dust Devil

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.4K
YOUR RATING
Robert John Burke in Dust Devil (1992)
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker.A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker.A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Stanley
  • Writer
    • Richard Stanley
  • Stars
    • Robert John Burke
    • Chelsea Field
    • Zakes Mokae
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Stanley
  • Writer
    • Richard Stanley
  • Stars
    • Robert John Burke
    • Chelsea Field
    • Zakes Mokae
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 70User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Chelsea Field and Robert John Burke in Dust Devil (1992)
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    Robert John Burke in Dust Devil (1992)
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    Chelsea Field in Dust Devil (1992)
    Robert John Burke and Terry Norton in Dust Devil (1992)
    Chelsea Field in Dust Devil (1992)
    Chelsea Field in Dust Devil (1992)
    Chelsea Field in Dust Devil (1992)
    Chelsea Field in Dust Devil (1992)

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    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Dust Devilas Dust Devil
    • (as Robert Burke)
    Chelsea Field
    Chelsea Field
    • Wendy Robinsonas Wendy Robinson
    Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    • Ben Mukurobas Ben Mukurob
    John Matshikiza
    John Matshikiza
    • Joe Niemandas Joe Niemand
    Rufus Swart
    Rufus Swart
    • Mark Robinsonas Mark Robinson
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Capt. Cornelius Beymanas Capt. Cornelius Beyman
    Terry Norton
    • Saartjie Haarhoffas Saartjie Haarhoff
    • (as Terri Norton)
    Russell Copley
    • Cpl. Dutoitas Cpl. Dutoit
    Andre Odendaal
    • Cpl. Botesas Cpl. Botes
    Luke Cornell
    • Soldier 1as Soldier 1
    Phillip Henn
    • Soldier 2as Soldier 2
    Peter Hallr
    • Marist Monkas Marist Monk
    Robert Stevenson
    • Rifle Boyas Rifle Boy
    Stephen Earnhart
    • Camper Driveras Camper Driver
    Marianne Sägebrecht
    Marianne Sägebrecht
    • Dr. Leidzingeras Dr. Leidzinger
    Isaac Mavimbela
    • Farmhandas Farmhand
    • (as Isaac Mavimbella)
    Crystal Dobson
    • Mrs. Beymanas Mrs. Beyman
    Mickey Wenk
    • Checkpoint Soldieras Checkpoint Soldier
    • Director
      • Richard Stanley
    • Writer
      • Richard Stanley
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    • Trivia
      Richard Stanley's first cut of the film was 120 minutes long. US distributors Miramax hated it and produced its own 87-minute version without Stanley's permission or cooperation. This cut removed all references to the supernatural and almost completely disposed of the nominal hero's role (played by Zakes Mokae). It was released in the European market, however Stanley has never seen this version. Stanley came to an agreement with the producers over a 95-minute compromise cut. At this point the film's British backers, Palace Pictures, went bust, making it increasingly unlikely that the film would ever see the light of day in a UK cinema. Then after about a year of frantic searching, Stanley discovered that the original negative was being held by PolyGram. He went to the film's original investors, Channel 4 and British Screen Finances, which were naturally keen to see what had happened to their investment. PolyGram was obliged to hand over the negative, which Stanley re-cut to his own specifications, and with his own money.
    • Goofs
      When Wendy slams on the brakes of her VW Beetle, she doesn't touch the clutch, but the car stops without stalling.
    • Quotes

      Dust Devil: There is no good or evil, only spirit and matter. Only movement toward the light - and away from it.

    • Crazy credits
      The producers would especially like to thank the government and people of Namibia for their help in the making of this film.
    • Alternate versions
      "The Final Cut" Collectors' Edition DVD lists running time as 108 minutes. It also includes a "Work Print" edition running 115 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited into Brave (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Desert Rose
      Written, Arranged and Produced by Robert Jones

      Performed by Robert Jones and Charlie Dore

    User reviews70

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Very atmospheric and visually impressive horror film.
    The titular Dust Devil is an evil demon that preys only on those who have lost the reason to live.This includes Wendy,who has broken up with her husband and is now making her way aimlessly across the South African desert.Feeling lonely,she picks up a stray by the name of Hitch and the nightmare begins...Richard Stanley's "Dust Devil" re-interprets the true story of a South African serial killer,known among locals as "Nhadiep".Bizarre ritualistic murders took place in the town of Bethany.The killer who inspired Dust Devil preyed on migrant workers and railways workers."Dust Devil" is a creepy and hypnotic horror film.Richard Stanley of "Hardware" fame relies on the magical elements of the legend of Nhadiep,invoking tribal rituals,witchcraft and Namibian mysticism.There is also a good amount of gore splashed on screen.The cinematography of Namibian desert is absolutely fantastic and there are some striking visuals.A must-see for horror enthusiasts!
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    • HumanoidOfFlesh
    • Nov 1, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1993 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • United Kingdom
    • Also known as
      • El demonio del desierto
    • Filming locations
      • Namibia
    • Production companies
      • British Screen Productions
      • Channel Four Films
      • Miramax
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    • Budget
      • £4,300,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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