Desert Fiends
“Sun. Sand. Psychos.”
Synopsis
Follows six friends who break down in the middle of nowhere, on the way to a concert, and encounter the desert fiends -- a deranged family who lives in the desert, killing anyone they come across.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-21
Top Cast
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Spencer Breslin
Scott
Scout Taylor-Compton
Meg
Bai Ling
Lucy
Lorelei Linklater
Dawn
Eric Roberts
Joey
Robert LaSardo
Romero
Michael Paré
Leonard
Lisa Wilcox
Margaret
Tom Arnold
Parker
Nicole Butler
Janine
Kevin Duffy
Jason
Tk Payne
Chernobog
Kaleb Griffin
Vlogger
Gage Dylan
Vlogger
Jeff Webb
B-Sack Mutant
Andre Herberts
Newscaster
Warren Dean Fulton
Norman
Riley Wade Chase
Johnny
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 10, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawn C. Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- Shawn C. Phillips, Ethan Phillips
- Original Score
- Tim Spriggs
- Original Title
- Desert Fiends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Gravitas Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawn C. Phillips
Shawn C. Phillips, Ethan Phillips
Tim Spriggs
Cameron Jutte
Enrico D'Aniello, Shawn C. Phillips, Ian Aberle, Reginald Welkin, Abdula Ahmed Alzaabi
Department Leadership Roster
Enrico D'Aniello
Producer
Shawn C. Phillips
Director
Shawn C. Phillips
Writer
Ethan Phillips
Writer
Shawn C. Phillips
Producer
Cameron Jutte
Director of Photography
Abdula Ahmed Alzaabi
Producer
Nicole Butler
Producer
Erica Dyer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Fiends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Fiends about?
Follows six friends who break down in the middle of nowhere, on the way to a concert, and encounter the desert fiends -- a deranged family who lives in the desert, killing anyone they come across.
Who directed Desert Fiends?
Desert Fiends was directed by Shawn C. Phillips.
Who stars in Desert Fiends?
The principal cast of Desert Fiends includes Spencer Breslin, Scout Taylor-Compton, Bai Ling, Lorelei Linklater, Eric Roberts.
When was Desert Fiends released and how long is it?
Desert Fiends was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Fiends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Fiends was composed by Tim Spriggs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Fiends?
Desert Fiends holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).