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Legend of the Chupacabra (2000): Cast

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Legend of the Chupacabra is a 2000 horror film directed by Joe Castro, starring Katsy Joiner as Maria Esperanza, Frank Thomas and Darlene Tygrett. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Legend of the Chupacabra (2000) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Joe Castro
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Legend of the Chupacabra About?

The premise of Legend of the Chupacabra without spoilers.

The film follows Maria Esperanza as she investigates the brutal killing of her uncle and his goats, questioning whether the Chupacabra legend—referred to as “getsugare”—is real, mere folklore, or a hoax. She assembles a cryptozoology student and a Marine to uncover the truth behind the mystery.

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Cast & crew

Legend of the Chupacabra Cast & Characters

Katsy Joiner leads the cast as Maria Esperanza, with Frank Thomas and Darlene Tygrett. Directed by Joe Castro; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Joe Castro

More films directed by Joe Castro: Xenophobia, Terror Toons 3, The Young, the Gay and the Restless and Near Death.

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FAQ

Legend of the Chupacabra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Legend of the Chupacabra, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Legend of the Chupacabra?

Legend of the Chupacabra runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Legend of the Chupacabra released?

Legend of the Chupacabra was released in 2000.

Who directed Legend of the Chupacabra?

Legend of the Chupacabra was directed by Joe Castro.

More films by Joe Castro

Who is in the cast of Legend of the Chupacabra?

Legend of the Chupacabra stars Katsy Joiner as Maria Esperanza, Frank Thomas and Darlene Tygrett, among 18 credited actors.

Does Legend of the Chupacabra have a post-credit scene?

No. Legend of the Chupacabra has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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