Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill

Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill

Year: 2004

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: Byron Werner

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Stranded in a desolate stretch of desert, a group of college friends accidentally discovers the ghost town of Sunset Valley. Trapped with no escape, they are forced to battle a horde of zombies commanded by a vengeful Confederate soldier who returns from the grave seeking payback for his brutal execution.

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Timeline & Setting – Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill (2004)

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Time period

Present day

The events unfold in present-day America, with a college debate team road trip turning into a brutal survival ordeal. Sunset Valley’s appearance and Bloody Bill’s legend anchor the story in a tension between modern life and grim folklore. The contrast with a contemporary Phoenix tournament heightens the sense that danger can erupt anywhere, at any time.

Location

Sunset Valley, Phoenix

Sunset Valley is a desert ghost town that materializes out of nowhere, its dusty streets and shuttered saloons suddenly filled by the undead. The town is haunted by the legend of Bloody Bill Anderson, a Confederate war criminal whose crimes seem to transcend time. The Phoenix stop provides a modern backdrop for the survivors, contrasting with the town’s supernatural curse as they fight for survival against a growing zombie horde.

🏜️ Desert 👻 Ghost town 🕯️ Supernatural

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Main Characters – Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill (2004)

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Bloody Bill (Jeremy Bouvet)

An undead Confederate war criminal who gains supernatural powers after a deal with the Devil. He commands a growing army of zombies and haunts Sunset Valley, using fear and deception to manipulate the living. His shrine to Mary signals a personal fixation that intensifies the town's curse.

👹 Villain 🗡️ Rapier 🧟 Zombie Master

Darrel (Dean N. Arevalo)

A cocaine dealer whose reckless pursuit pulls him into Sunset Valley. He triggers the chain of events by fleeing into the desert town and later appears as an undead warning before fully zombifying and attacking Jerry.

🧪 Criminal 🏜️ Desert 💥 Action

Gwen (Chelsea Jean)

A member of the debate team who proves to be resourceful and brave under pressure. She helps orchestrate the group’s escape, ultimately disguising herself to defeat Bloody Bill and decapitate him, ending his immediate threat.

🧠 Leader 🗡️ Warrior 👩 Survivor

Mandy (Denise Boutte)

Another debate team member who endures the nightmare, supporting the group’s efforts to stay alive. She faces danger alongside Gwen and Jerry, contributing to the plan to reach safety.

🧭 Survivor 💪 Team Player 🧠 Quick Thinker

Sondra (Kandis Fay)

A debate team member who attempts to hide and survive, but is ultimately overtaken by the zombie horde after encountering a young girl zombie.

💀 Victim 🧟 Zombie

Buck (Steven Glinn)

A debate team member who panics, wandering around the town until he is confronted by Bloody Bill and killed. His fear underscores the group’s perilous situation.

👦 Teen 🧟 Zombie

Jerry (Matt Marraccini)

A member of the debate team who succumbs to his injuries and zombie bite, displaying delusions before his eventual demise at the hands of his peers.

🤯 Delusion 🧟 Zombie

Avery (Scott Carson)

The team's coach who fights alongside the group, is killed by Bloody Bill during the final assault, illustrating the stakes of leadership under siege.

🏈 Coach 🗡️ Victim

Earl (Gregory Bastien)

Darrel's partner, who opportunistically fights the zombies and ultimately dies after a grenade exchange. His appearance in Bill’s disguise adds a deceptive layer to the town’s chaos.

💣 Explosives 🧟 Zombie Survivor 🕵️‍♂️ Impostor

Little Zombie Girl (Summer Davis)

A child zombie encountered by Sondra, representing the horror of the undead invasion and the peril to the youngest in the group.

👧 Child 🧟 Zombie

Little Zombie Boy (Jaycee Davis)

Another child zombie part of the horde that the survivors must contend with, emphasizing the indiscriminate danger of the outbreak.

👶 Child 🧟 Zombie

Zombie Bartender (Lee McLaughlin)

The zombie who attacks Darrel in the Sunset Valley saloon, marking the town's creeping threat and the collapse of everyday life.

🧟 Zombie 🏚️ Saloon

Zombie (Angie Gregory)

One of the many undead on the streets of Sunset Valley, contributing to the growing danger and chaos faced by the survivors.

🧟 Zombie

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Major Themes – Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill (2004)

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🧭 Survival

A group of students must improvise and cooperate to endure a siege of zombies inside a shrinking, isolated town. Resources are scarce, and every decision can mean life or death. The film emphasizes teamwork, courage, and quick thinking under pressure.

⚔️ Legacy

Bloody Bill represents a brutal legacy of violence that bleeds into the present. The townspeople's past actions against him echo through the zombie outbreak, blurring moral lines between victim and aggressor. The legend serves as a catalyst for conflict and catastrophe.

🌀 Myth vs Reality

The line between folklore and reality collapses as the town's undead menace and Bloody Bill's myth come to life. Characters question what is truly supernatural and what is a product of fear and rumor. The narrative plays with perception, showing how legends can drive actions as powerfully as weapons.

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