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Legion of the Dead

Legion of the Dead

20014.51h 29mR

Overview

Two guys, handsome William and his side kick Luke have just started their trip through the beautiful California desert when they're kidnapped by the notorious Psycho Mike, The Kern River Killer. Securing their escape through hilarious means and the aid of an old friend they soon stumble into a small desert town where unbeknownst to them a mysterious tall Blond Man and his sadistic henchmen are killing people to create a Legion of the dead. Here's where it gets tricky. William falls in love with Geena, the beautiful waitress at the local restaurant and Luke spins out of control hormonally. The restaurant is suddenly attacked by the LEGION and the tall Blond Man gives an ultimatum to hand over Geena within two hours or he will personally come in to get her. What is the mysterious secret that Geena and the Blond Man share? The clock ticks as the ultimatum draws near. The fight against evil has just begun...

Directed by Olaf Ittenbach
Written by Olaf Ittenbach
Produced by Michael Poettinger, Claudia Quirchmayr
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Top Cast

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Michael Carr

William

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Russell Friedenberg

Luke

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Kimberly Liebe

Geena

Matthias Hues

Matthias Hues

Togaio - Blond Man

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Roland Sapper

Demon

Hank Stone

Hank Stone

Jeff

Harvey J. Alperin

Harvey J. Alperin

Nicolas

Christopher Kriesa

Christopher Kriesa

Psycho Mike (as Chris Kriesa)

Darren Shahlavi

Darren Shahlavi

Peter

Birgit Stauber

Birgit Stauber

Jaqueline

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Themes & Keywords

californiawildernessbest friendkiller

About Legion of the Dead

Legion of the Dead is a fantasy, horror, comedy film released in 2001 exploring themes of california, wilderness, best friend, killer. Directed by Olaf Ittenbach, it stars Michael Carr, Russell Friedenberg, Kimberly Liebe. Two guys, handsome William and his side kick Luke have just started their trip through the beautiful California desert when they're kidnapped by the notorious Psycho Mike, The Kern River Killer. Securing their escape through hilarious means and the aid of an old friend they soon stumble into a small desert town where unbeknownst to them a mysterious tall Blond Man and his sadistic henchmen are killing people to create a Legion of the dead. Here's where it gets tricky. William falls in love with Geena, the beautiful waitress at the local restaurant and Luke spins out of control hormonally. The restaurant is suddenly attacked by the LEGION and the tall Blond Man gives an ultimatum to hand over Geena within two hours or he will personally come in to get her. What is the mysterious secret that Geena and the Blond Man share? The clock ticks as the ultimatum draws near. The fight against evil has just begun...

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