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Mummy an' the Armadillo (2004)

A young woman stops at a rundown roadside diner during a dark and stormy night which sets in motion a series of events that bring out dark secrets, psychological quotes, and more.

Director:

J.S. Cardone

Writers:

J.S. Cardone (play), J.S. Cardone (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview:
Betty Buckley ... Let
Lori Heuring ... Billie
Clare Kramer ... Sarah
Busy Philipps ... Carol Ann
Brad Renfro ... Wyatte
Johnathon Schaech ... Jesse
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe ... Jackie
Wade Williams ... Temple
Amanda Aday ... Bevers
Ashley Edner ... Young Billie (as Ashley Louise Edner)
Luke Strode Luke Strode ... Young Jesse
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Storyline

Set entirely at a run-down roadside diner in Arizona, called The Armadillo Cafe, a shady tourist, named Sarah, stops for a rest at the deserted place run by a wary young woman, named Billie, and her dysfunctional and deranged family whom include her psychotic, alcoholic mother Let and her two sons; the retarded Wyatte and the crazed cowboy Jesse whom tie up and hold Sarah hostage when she begins asking too many questions about their pasts and is subjected to their mind games and physical and mental torture to find out her connection to the family and dark secrets they hold. Written by matt-282

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and terror, strong sexual dialogue and language
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Quotes

Sarah: If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you please untie me?
Let: Not until I get to the bottom of this.
Sarah: Please... please, these ropes are cutting off my circulation.
Let: If you wouldn't squirm about like a gopher in a trap, you'd be fine.
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Shallow Thriller with Poor Acting
3 May 2004 | by metrosageSee all my reviews

I saw this movie at a film festival in Houston. Unfortunately, the only laudable aspect of this film was Brad Renfro's performance. Outside of his character and delivery, the movie came up short on its suspense, drama, depth, and ultimately, quality.

Despite a cast of potentially capable actor and actresses, the storyline was so far-fetched that the people and situations were too much for even a mammoth-sized suspension of disbelief. One ridiculous, inexplicable scene after another left you asking if how on earth any one town could have so many utterly insane people walking around on a daily basis.

Unintentionally, it was like a fast-paced and unnuanced David Lynch movie that had the cinematography of Dawson's Creek and the suspense of a Meg Ryan romantic comedy.


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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2004 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Scare Hole See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sandstorm Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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