Brett A. Hart of Sweat Equity Productions and Writer/Director/Producer of Bone Dry (2007) has contacted me to let collectors know that he is offering the Chevy SUV – the main prop from his film starring Lance Henriksen and Luke Goss – for sale via auction on eBay Motors. The Chevrolet Suburban is a highly customized vehicle that is recognizable to films of the movie and seen on the one sheet poster of the independent film.
Full details can be found on eBay Motors (1989 Chevrolet Suburban – Lance Henriksen Signed SUV from Feature Film Bone Dry):
Below is a description from the auction listing:
Lance Henriksen’s formidable off road vehicle from the Indie Thriller “Bone Dry” – Directed by Brett A. Hart. Specially designed by the producers to create an unforgettably menacing ONE OF A KIND all terrain vehicle used to hunt his prey throughout the desert.
Lovingly named “DUKE” on set, the Co-writers Jeff O’Brien and Brett A Hart wanted it to appear as if The Hunter, his family and vehicle had all died … and were reborn from hell.
When having DUKE art directed, Hart asked for the vehicle to feel like a prison on wheels, hence the mesh in the back. The fan on the dash was a nod towards ‘DUEL’. Additional buttons inside DUKE gave it a ‘Road Warrior’ feel.
The horns on the side of the vehicle were suggested by Lance Henriksen himself. They served a dual purpose of appearing more like a demonic vehicle and allowed for him to bind and torture ‘Eddie’ – Luke Goss, throughout the desert hunt that careens all the way to the shocking climatic conclusion.
Now the fans of Lance Henriksen, Luke Goss and BONE DRY have the chance to own DUKE and an autographed Script & Rear View Mirror by Lance Himself.
Vehicle in running condition but needs work. Has New A.C. C.D. Player. SWAMPER Tires & Spare SWAMPER. Many Props from Film included. Contact me if questions.
Below is a press release:
LOS ANGELES (September 15th, 2010) – In celebration of Lance Henriksen’s 70th birthday this year, Director Brett A Hart www.brettahart.com is offering the fans an opportunity to own the picture vehicle for ‘BONE DRY’ www.bonedryfilm.com lovingly named on set as “DUKE” based on John Wayne’s family nickname ‘THE DUKE’ – as he had a ‘no nonsense’ and ‘take no prisoners’ mentality.
After extensive research on off road vehicles, the Producers of ‘BONE DRY’ chose a Suburban as Jimmy’s menacing means of transportation. The theory was that it was a family vehicle, and when Jimmy’s family is unceremoniously taken from him by Eddie, played by Luke Goss, he and the vehicle undergo a metamorphosis. The truck becomes an extension of his hallow self. Co-writers Jeff O’Brien and Brett A Hart wanted it to appear as if Jimmy, the family and vehicle had all died … and were reborn from hell.
Hart says: “I chose grey with rust to be the polar opposite of another menacing vehicular film that inspired ours – ‘DUEL’. The grey also was a nod toward the first film that shocked me into filmmaking ‘JAWS’. In a way DUKE is homage to Bruce the Shark from ‘JAWS’, the menacing semi truck from ‘DUEL’.”
When having DUKE art directed Hart asked for the vehicle to feel like a prison on wheels, hence the mesh in the back. The fan on the dash was a nod towards ‘DUEL’. He had additional buttons inside to give DUKE a ‘Road Warrior’ vibe.
The horns on the side of the vehicle were suggested by Lance Henriksen himself. They served a dual purpose of appearing like a demonic vehicle and allowed for him to bind and tortured ‘Eddie’ – Luke Goss, throughout the desert hunt that takes place due north of the Mojave Desert all the way to the shocking climatic conclusion.
Now the fans of Lance Henriksen, Luke Goss and ‘BONE DRY’ have the chance to own DUKE by bidding on eBay for this fabulous original picture vehicle used on set by Lance Henriksen. In addition a script cover for the movie ‘BONE DRY’ and rearview mirror signed by Lance Henriksen will be included with the car. This is a wonderful piece of memorabilia for any Lance Henriksen fan.
For more information contact Liz Rodriguez: [email protected]
Also listed for auction concurrently is the cactus prop used in the film, which can be found listed on eBay: Lance Henriksen Luke Goss “Bone Dry” CACTUS MOVIE PROP
Below is a trailer for the film:
Learn more at the official site for the film: www.BoneDryFilm.com
Jason DeBord