The Dead One
Vorlage:Future film This article refers to the film. For the comic, see El Muerto.
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El Muerto is a live-action indie film based on the independent comic, El Muerto (aka El Muerto - The Aztec Zombie by Javier Hernandez).
(Note: the film is currently in post production and therefore any information is subject to change.)
Plot synopsis
Vorlage:Spoiler A young man unwittingly marks himself in homage to the Aztec god of death, Mictlantecuhtli, and dies in a car accident on his way to a Dia de Los Muertos festival. He awakens in the Aztec realm of the dead, Mictlan, to be sacrificed to the old god. Afterward, he is sent back to Earth exactly one year after his death, having supernatural powers.
Tagline:
"He's Dead. He Lives."
Cast
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Wilmer Valderrama | Diego de la Muerte/El Muerto |
| Angie Cepeda | Maria |
| Joel David Moore | Zak |
| Maria Conchita Alonso | Sister Rosa |
| Billy Drago | Old Indian |
| Tony Plana | Asparicio |
| Michael Parks | Sheriff Stone |
Release date
Currently in post-production.
Trivia
- Keeping true to its Aztec roots, the film features pre-hispanic music by Martin Espino
- The film takes place in Los Angeles, unlike the comic book which takes place in Whittier, CA.
- The last day of shooting the film was on Valentine's Day.
- Javier Hernandez makes a brief cameo appearance in the film.
See also
External links
- Official Movie Site
- Official El Muerto Site (Join the Forum!!)
- New Movie trailer
- Comic-Con Movie Trailer from Youtube.com
Sources
- Official Movie Site
- Vorlage:Imdb title
- El Muerto on My Mind by Javier Hernandez