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Curse of the Maya (2004)

Curse of the Maya (2004), directed by David Heavener, starring David Heavener and Amanda Bauman.

11/03/2004 BR Horror 1h 21m

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Synopsis

Renee Summers has just been released from a mental institution when her fiancee and psychiatrist, Jeffrey Morgan buys her a secluded cabin to rest before she faces her friends and family. Renee soon befriends her only neighbour Michael Richards who is not all that he seems to be. She also uncovers a deadly secret! The former tenants of the cabin, a mayan family, were butchered to death and dumped

  • Joseph RubinsteinCinematography
  • David HeavenerDirector, Writer
  • Brett HintonOriginal music

About the film

Curse of the Maya (also known as Dawn of the Living Dead and Evil Grave: Curse of the Maya) is a 2004 American horror film written, directed by and starring David Heavener.

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Curse of the Maya (also known as Dawn of the Living Dead and Evil Grave: Curse of the Maya) is a 2004 American horror film written, directed by and starring David Heavener.

Plot

Renee, a former junkie still working out psychological issues, moves to the Mexican border with her doctor fiancé, Jeffrey. They befriend Michael, a local caretaker for the windmills in the area. During dinner at Renee's house, the place comes under siege by ancient Mayan zombies who Michael had killed in the past. The dead orphan connects to Renee who feels the need to solve why the ancient Mayan zombies were killed and how to rest their souls.

Cast

David Heavener as Michael Richards

Joe Estevez as Jeffrey Morgan

Amanda Bauman as Renee Summers

Andrew Crandall as Mayan Father

Lauren Aguas as Mother

Elizabeth Webster as Zombie Daughter

Robert Aceves as Teenage Boy

Libertie Heavener as Little Girl

Todd Bridges as Ruben Herardo

Production

At the time, Heavener lived in the house used for filming. Heavener said that the house was haunted by two ghosts, which caused issues during production.

Reception

Bloody Disgusting rated it 1.5/5 stars and wrote that film fails on every level except for the gore effects and its poster art. Melissa Bostaph of Dread Central rated it 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "[W]hile I can say the movie is bad, it's not so bad as to be unwatchable." Jon Condit, also writing for Dread Central, rated it 1.5/5 stars and wrote, "I found the first 70-minutes to be a bore to sit through and the last twenty to be quite entertaining." Ian Jane of DVD Talk rated it 1.5/5 stars and wrote, "There are plenty of times where low budget films work just fine even with obvious flaws but here, there's nothing to compensate for the cheap looking zombie effects and poorly contrived script." David Johnson of DVD Verdict called it "an enjoyable low-budget, undead comedy romp".

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External links

Curse of the Maya at IMDb

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What is Curse of the Maya about?

Curse of the Maya: Renee Summers has just been released from a mental institution when her fiancee and psychiatrist, Jeffrey Morgan buys her a secluded cabin to rest before she faces her friends and family. Renee soon befriends her only neighbour Michael Richards who is not all that he seems to be. She also uncovers a deadly secret! The…

Who directed Curse of the Maya?

Curse of the Maya was directed by David Heavener in 2004.

Who stars in Curse of the Maya?

The cast of Curse of the Maya includes David Heavener, Amanda Bauman, Joe Estevez, Todd Bridges and Steven Bracy.

How long is Curse of the Maya?

Curse of the Maya runs for 81 minutes, or 1h21.

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