Syria

Syria is an Arab country located in Western Asia. Its capital city is Aleppo, and its second largest city is Damascus.

Film producer Moustapha Akkad was born in the city of Aleppo in Syria on July 1st, 1930. He was often recognized as the "grandfather of the Halloween franchise".

Syria was briefly referenced in the horror comedy film Zombie Strippers. In the near-future year of 2012, George W. Bush is serving his fourth term in office along with Vice President Arnold Schwarzenegger. Their administration is dominated by long-standing wars in multiple locations including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, France, Canada and Alaska.

Syria appeared in the pilot episode of the A&E television series Damien titled "The Beast Rises". In the episode, Damien Thorn and his colleagues Amani Golkar and Kelly Baptiste are war photographers documenting the civil unrest taking place in the country. They witness a military incursion, which causes great havoc amongst the populace. In the milieu, an old woman takes note of Damien, grabs his face and begins quoting Biblical scripture in Latin. This awakens repressed memories inside of Damien of when he was five-years-old.

Points of Interest

 * Damascus

TV shows that take place in

 * Damien: The Beast Rises

People who were born in

 * Moustapha Akkad