Munger Road is a 2011 American independent horror film starring Bruce Davison. It is based on the haunted namesake road located in the state of Illinois.[1] The film was written and directed by St. Charles native, Nicholas Smith.
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| Directed by | Nicholas Smith |
| Written by | Nicholas Smith |
| Produced by | Kyle Heller |
| Starring | Bruce Davison |
| Cinematography | Westley Gathright |
| Edited by | Robert Cauble |
| Music by | Wojciech Golczewski |
Production company | Insomnia Productions |
| Distributed by | Freestyle Releasing |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editIn St. Charles, IL, during the town's Scarecrow Fest, two teenaged couples (Joe, Corey, Scott and Rachel) take their SUV down to Munger Road to test a local urban legend. Simultaneously, a convicted killer escapes from his transport to another jail and starts a murder spree. Two police officers in town look to capture the killer without disturbing the town festival.
The teenagers, back at their vehicle, test to see if the children will push their SUV off the railroad track crossing by dusting the bumper with baby powder. The teenage girls are momentarily tricked by their boyfriends into believing that the spirits moved the vehicle. The girls become upset at being tricked and ask to go home. The boys try to start the vehicle, but are unable to do so. One of the couples decides to stay with the vehicle, while the other tries to walk to town for help.
The teens are slowly picked off by the escaped murderer while the police search to stop him.
Cast
edit- Bruce Davison as Chief Kirkhoven
- Randall Batinkoff as Deputy Hendricks
- Trevor Morgan as Corey LaFayve
- Brooke Peoples as Joe Risk
- Hallock Beals as Scott Claussen
- Lauren Storm as Rachel Donahue
- Art Fox as Mayor Swanson
- Maggie Henry as Nancy
- Bill J. Stevens as Father McCroy
- Ron Johnston as Lenny
- Judy Proudfoot Schenck as Judy
Production
editThe film was shot in the Illinois cities of Bartlett, St. Charles, Elburn, Geneva and Sugar Grove.[2][3]
Reception
editRoger Ebert awarded the film three stars.[4] Brad McHargue of Dread Central criticized the ending of the film.[5]
References
edit- ^ Valdes, Leanne (14 September 2011). "'Munger Road' Premiere Nears". Patch Media. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ Gire, Dann (26 September 2011). "St. Charles filmmaker finds horror on 'Munger Road'". Daily Herald (Arlington Heights). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Gomez, Luis (27 October 2013). "'Munger Road' sequel foiled by financing snags". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (28 September 2011). "Munger Road". RogerEbert.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ McHargue, Brad (19 August 2012). "Munger Road (2012)". Dread Central. Retrieved 7 March 2018.