Desert of Blood

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Desert of Blood
Desert of Blood FilmPoster.jpeg
Directed byDon Henry
Written byDon Henry
Produced byDrew Brody
StarringJustin Quinn
Brenda Romero
Naím Thomas
Mike Dusi
Annika Svedman
Flint Esquerra
Tori White
Natalie J. Horton
Yvonne Rawn
CinematographyPablo Santiago-Brandwein
Edited byMatthew McArdle
Music byDean Harada
Jason Moss
Production
companies
Encantado Films
That's Hollywood
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release date
  • June 24, 2008 (2008-06-24)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Desert of Blood is a 2008 independent film about a vampire, Luis Diego, who has been left imprisoned underground by the village priest. When accidentally released, he begins to exact revenge on the villagers. However, when he falls in love with a young woman who is visiting the village to care for her aging aunt, he must face the possibility of forgiveness. The story is set in modern-day Mexico. [1]

Contents

This film features a largely Latino cast, and was filmed in the Mexican town of Tecate. [2]

Plot

For thirty-five years, something evil lay buried beneath the sands of Mexico until a hapless treasure hunter digs up more than he expects, releasing the mysterious, handsome, and deadly Luis Diego (Justin Quinn) from his desert tomb. Finally free, Diego seeks to exact vengeance on those who nearly destroyed him all those years ago, including the woman he once loved, Sarita (Yvonne Rawn).

Diego's revenge, however, is unexpectedly interrupted when he falls for Sarita's niece, Maricela (Brenda Romero). He sees in her a second chance – a chance to defeat the darkness inside him and to lead a normal life. But torn between the love in his heart and the evil in his soul, Diego soon discovers that his thirst for blood cannot be denied. With a growing rage, Diego succumbs to his wicked hunger and resumes his quest for vengeance, determined to leave nothing in Mexico but a Desert of Blood. [3]

Cast

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References

  1. Desert of Blood. Dir. Don Henry. Perf. Justin Quinn and Yvonne Rawn. 2008.
  2. Brody, Drew. Personal interview. June 10, 2008
  3. Desert of Blood. 2006. June 10, 2008. <http://www.desertofblood.com Archived 2008-07-18 at the Wayback Machine >.