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A rave in the desert goes sideways when locals decide the party's over — permanently.
TMDB
47
Rotten Tomatoes
31
Audience Score
31

Mojave (2004)

DIY horrordesert nightmare2000s trash gem

Overview

ActionThriller

Four friends head to the desert to attend a winter rave. Instead, it turns into the trip to hell when they meet up with a couple of bad locals.

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Content warning
trust erosionsurvival vs. loyaltyurban privilege meets rural hostility

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Gritty low-budget desert stunts that feel dangerously real.

Acting

Eric Christian Olsen commits harder than this material deserves.

Best for:Streaming: Late-night discovery when you've exhausted every other option.·Friends: Group roast session required — this demands commentary.·Binge: Double feature with Wrong Turn for full desert-horror immersion.
Heads up:Violence: Sudden brutal desert confrontations, including a nasty vehicle scene.·Drug Use: Rave drug use portrayed as catalyst for catastrophic decisions.
R

Director

Rudi Liden

ReleasedJun 19, 2004
Runtime1h 22m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Budget$2.7M

Top Cast

Eric Christian Olsen

Eric Christian Olsen

Josh

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Dom

Rider Strong

Rider Strong

Daniel

Vince Vieluf

Vince Vieluf

Reno

Bumper Robinson

Bumper Robinson

Anthony

Genevieve Padalecki

Genevieve Padalecki

Amber

Brendan Fletcher

Brendan Fletcher

Johnny

Stanton Barrett

Stanton Barrett

Mokes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shot in 14 days on a shoestring budget near Palmdale, California — the desert heat reportedly caused multiple crew members to pass out.

Cultural

Rider Strong's post-Boy Meets World pivot to grimy indie horror reflected a broader 2000s trend of child stars seeking edgy credibility.

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