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Short western horror film

Desert Spirits (1994): Cast

Desert Spirits (1994) movie poster

Desert Spirits is a 1994 short western horror film directed by Patrick McGuinn, starring Henry McGuinn as Chris, Edward Montoya Jr. and Brian McGuinn. It runs 35 minutes.

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Desert Spirits (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
35 min
Director
Patrick McGuinn
Genres
Horror , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Desert Spirits About?

The premise of Desert Spirits without spoilers.

Chris and Gordon are left stranded in a barren desert when their car breaks down. Seeking to kill time, they ingest a bag of peyote, not realizing the cactus buttons are portals to a strange parallel world. There, talking lizards roam and demonic forces hunt, forcing the two men to confront surreal dangers.

Desert Spirits Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • experimental short
  • independent short
  • peyote
  • desert
  • surrealism
  • iguana
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Cast & crew

Desert Spirits Cast & Characters

Henry McGuinn leads the cast as Chris, with Edward Montoya Jr. as Gordon and Brian McGuinn as Rancher. Directed by Patrick McGuinn.

From the director

More from Patrick McGuinn

More films directed by Patrick McGuinn, best-rated first: Sun Kissed, Leather, Eulogy for a Vampire and Soda Pop.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Desert Spirits FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Desert Spirits, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Desert Spirits?

Desert Spirits runs 35 minutes.

When was Desert Spirits released?

Desert Spirits was released on October 14, 1994.

Who directed Desert Spirits?

Desert Spirits was directed by Patrick McGuinn.

More films by Patrick McGuinn

Who is in the cast of Desert Spirits?

Desert Spirits stars Henry McGuinn as Chris, Edward Montoya Jr. as Gordon and Brian McGuinn as Rancher.

Does Desert Spirits have a post-credit scene?

No. Desert Spirits has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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