Let’s talk a little bit of Wilmington film history, history that took place in an unlikely location in the northern wilds of New Hanover County. The massive, shut-down Ideal Cement plant near Castle Hayne has been the site of a dozen or more major film productions over the decades, some of them with very famous names: “The Crow,” “Super Mario Bros.” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," just to name three. 

Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by John Staton. Additional editing by Adam Fish.

<p>Let&rsquo;s talk a little bit of Wilmington film history, history that took place in an unlikely location in the northern wilds of New Hanover County. The massive, shut-down Ideal Cement plant near Castle Hayne has been the site of a dozen or more major film productions over the decades, some of them with very famous names: &ldquo;The Crow,&rdquo; &ldquo;Super Mario Bros.&rdquo; and &ldquo;Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," just to name three. </p>
<p>Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by John Staton. Additional editing by Adam Fish.</p>

StarNews Media Presents "Cape Fear Unearthed," a podcast digging into the history books of Southeastern North Carolina. The weekly podcast will feature stories drawn from the region's persisting legends, historical oddities and mysterious figures that have helped shape its legacy and culture.

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