The Curse of El Charro
“True evil can never die.”
Synopsis
In California, Maria has awful nightmares and visions of her sister who committed suicide one year ago. Her roommate Chris invites Maria to travel with her and her friends Tanya and Rose on vacation to her uncle's house in Saguaro, Arizona, to relax. When the group arrives in the house, they immediately go to a night-club to have fun and chase some local guys for sex; however, the evil El Charro is seeking Maria, killing her friends with his machete.
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The Curse of El Charro (2005) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-09
Top Cast
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Andrew Bryniarski
El Charro
Danny Trejo
El Charro (Voice)
Drew Mia
Maria
Kathryn Taylor Smith
Tanya
Heidi Androl
Christina
KellyDawn Malloy
Rosemary
Philip Boyd
James
Matthew Prater
King
Tabitha Stevens
Elvira
Calico Cooper
Mistress of Salvation
Scott Greenall
Minister of Salvation
Shane Dorman
Angel
Lemmy Kilmister
Priest a.k.a God
Gary Bullock
Prugatory Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rich Ragsdale
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan R. Johnson
- Original Score
- Rich Ragsdale
- Original Title
- The Curse of El Charro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pretty Dangerous Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rich Ragsdale
Ryan R. Johnson
Rich Ragsdale
Jacques Haitkin
Ryan R. Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Rich Ragsdale
Director
Ryan R. Johnson
Writer
Rich Ragsdale
Original Music Composer
Ryan R. Johnson
Producer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curse of El Charro
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What is The Curse of El Charro about?
In California, Maria has awful nightmares and visions of her sister who committed suicide one year ago. Her roommate Chris invites Maria to travel with her and her friends Tanya and Rose on vacation to her uncle's house in Saguaro, Arizona, to relax. When the group arrives in the house, they immediately go to a night-club to have fun and chase some local guys for sex; however, the evil El Charro is seeking Maria, killing her friends with his machete.
Who directed The Curse of El Charro?
The Curse of El Charro was directed by Rich Ragsdale.
Who stars in The Curse of El Charro?
The principal cast of The Curse of El Charro includes Andrew Bryniarski, Danny Trejo, Drew Mia, Kathryn Taylor Smith, Heidi Androl.
When was The Curse of El Charro released and how long is it?
The Curse of El Charro was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse of El Charro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse of El Charro was composed by Rich Ragsdale.