From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

About From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

Released in the year 2000, From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter is a prequel to the earlier films in the "From Dusk till Dawn" series. The film was directed by P.J. Pesce and features characters that later appear in the first film. The narrative is set in Mexico in the late 19th century where viewers are introduced to the famous outlaw Johnny Madrid, who escapes from the gallows and kidnaps the hangman's beautiful daughter, Esmeralda. Unknown to everyone else, Esmeralda is the legendary vampire queen, Santánico Pandemonium. A series of events lead the characters to a brothel that acts as a cover for a horde of vampires.

Making / Production

The production of From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter encompassed filming in Mexico and parts of Southern Africa. One of the key aspects of this movie is its transition from an outlaw western film to a horror film filled with vampires, seamlessly blending both genres in an interesting manner.

Actors

• Marco Leonardi as Johnny Madrid: Played the part of the daring outlaw to perfection, bringing a roguish charm to the role.
• Michael Parks as Ambrose Bierce: Parks expertly portrayed the American author who gets tangled in the dangerous proceedings.
• Ara Celi as Esmeralda: Delivered a compelling performance as the hangman's daughter and the queen of vampires.
• Temís Peçanha as the Hangman: Brought a unique take to his character, with a balance between vulnerability and strength.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is a prequel to the first film, explaining the backstory of Santánico Pandemonium.
• Character Ambrose Bierce was a real person, a famous author who disappeared without a trace in Mexico during the same time period the movie sets him in.

Awards

No awards for the film have been recorded.

Quotes

• "Truth is, in this world, when you're traveling, you don't got anybody but each other." - Johnny Madrid
• "Death is something of a passion for me." - Ambrose Bierce
• "My father, he's not a well man." - Esmeralda

Music, Soundtrack

• "Dengue Woman Blues" performed by Jimmie Vaughan
• "Mariachi Suite" performed by Tito & Tarantula
• "She's Just Killing Me" performed by ZZ Top