Requiem For A Dream (2000)

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The 2000 Darren Aronofsky film “Requiem for a Dream” was shot around Brooklyn, New York, with Coney Island serving as the primary backdrop of the film. This apartment building served as the home of Sara Goldfarb, played by Ellen Burstyn.

LOCATION: 3152 Brighton 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Early in the film, Sara’s son Harry, played by Jared Leto, takes her television to a pawn shop. Harry is seen walking with Tyrone, played by Marlon Wayans, down the Coney Island Beach Boardwalk.

LOCATION: Near 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (GPS coordinates: 40°34’24.0″N, 73°58’39.3″W)

They walk past the former Thunderbolt roller coaster in Luna Park, Coney Island. The original wooden roller coaster seen in the film ran from 1925 to 1982, until it was demolished in 2000 shortly after filming took place. A new steel rollercoaster, still using the Thunderbolt name, opened in 2014.

LOCATION: Near Bowery St & W 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (since remodeled)

The store of Mr. Rabinowitz, played by Mark Margolis, has since been demolished. A different building now stands in it’s place. This is what the area looks like now.

LOCATION: Near 825 Surf Ave STE 2, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (now demolished)

Harry and Tyrone sit at Pete’s Clam Stop, where Harry has a fantasy about taking a cop’s gun.

LOCATION: 1320 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Harry has another fantasy about Marion, played by Jennifer Connelly, standing at the end of a pier, looking out toward the water. This scene was filmed at Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier. After the pier suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, it was remodeled, with steel rails and a raised viewing platform added, making its present appearance different from what was seen in the film.

LOCATION: Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier, Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Near the end of the film, Sara’s friends visit her at a hospital, where they are shocked at her appeared. They sit on a bench crying at 3197 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235. There is no bench at the actual location.

Spider Baby Or, The Maddest Story Ever Told (1967)

December 1, 2025December 6, 2025 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The house from the 1967 Jack Hill film, “Spider Baby,” starring Lon Chaney Jr. and Sig Haig, can be found in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The same home appeared in such films as “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “The Silent Scream” and “H.O.T.S.,” as well as the television series “Falcon Crest.”

LOCATION: 5905 El Mio Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Suburbia (1983)

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The 1983 film “Suburbia,” directed by Penelope Spheeris, was shot in Southern California. The home of Evan Johnson, played by Bill Coyne, seen early in the film can be found in Downey.

LOCATION: 10267 Branscomb St, Downey, CA 90242

The home is seen again later in the film when Evan returns to take his brother Ethan.

As Evan leaves home, he is seen walking down the street as the opening credits roll.

Evan sits in front of Johnie’s Coffee Shop Restaurant in midtown Los Angeles. The restaurant closed many years ago, but still operates as a filming location. It has appeared in many films, such as “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Big Lebowski,” “American History X,” “Miracle Mile” and “Gone in Sixty Seconds.”

LOCATION: 6099 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Jack, played by Chris Pedersen, rides with Evan when his car breaks down. They push the vehicle in front of this building.

LOCATION: 12160 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Josh throws a bottle at a bus near this area.

LOCATION: Near 9211 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey, CA 90241

As the boys drive toward the T.R. house, they pass a series of abandoned homes. At the time, the neighborhoods were being cleared out for the construction of the 105 freeway. Many areas seen in the film were demolished, but some still remain and have since been fixed up. Below are a couple of examples of the homes seen in passing.

LOCATION: 9648 Belcher St, Downey, CA 90242

LOCATION: 9652 Belcher St, Downey, CA 90242

The T.R. House itself would have stood just north of Angell St, Downey, CA 90242, but has since been demolished. The 105 freeway now exists in its place.

The nicer neighborhood where the boys rob some houses can be found in Montebello. The boys stop at this intersection where they see a dead cat in the road.

LOCATION: N Juarez St / Lexington Ave, Montebello, CA 90640

The boys steal food from this home.

LOCATION: 122 W Los Amigos Ave, Montebello, CA 90640

The second house the boys steal from, where the owner discovers them, can be found here.

LOCATION: 1005 Yorktown Ave, Montebello, CA 90640

While its never seen from this angle in the film, here is a view of the front of the home.

The boys pull up to a garage sale at the end of Gneiss Ave in Downey, when they encounter the men seen earlier in the film shooting dogs.

LOCATION: Near 12280 Gneiss Ave, Downey, CA 90242

The shot of the boys walking in slow motion through an upscale neighborhood, which was also featured on many of the films posters and cover art for home video releases, was filmed in Hancock Park.

LOCATION: Near 325S S Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

They are seen in close-up walking past this home, which is never seen in a wide angle in the film.

LOCATION: 333 Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

The kids are seen stealing the grass in the lawn from this house, which has since been heavily remodeled. Its located directly across the street from one of the homes they steal from earlier in the film in Montebello.

LOCATION: 1006 Yorktown Ave, Montebello, CA 90640 (remodeled)

Skinner, played by Timothy O’Brien, gets into a fight in front of this home.

LOCATION: 7949 Borson St, Downey, CA 90242

The boys visit this liquor store.

LOCATION: 8253 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

This location served as the home of Sheila’s parents.

LOCATION: 315 Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

This location served as the funeral home seen near the end of the film. The building has since been remodeled some.

LOCATION: 1000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Ernest Goes To Jail (1990)

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The 1990 comedy, Ernest Goes to Jail, starring Jim Varney, was filmed in Nashville, Tennessee. The prison seen in the film is the Tennessee State Prison. Closed in 1992, the prison has appeared in numerous other films, such as “The Green Mile,” “Nashville,” “The Last Castle” and “Walk the Line.” No longer an active prison, it remains closed to the public most of the time, with the exception of occasional local events. A tornado in 2020 also caused damage to the building. However, it can still be seen at a distance from public areas.

LOCATION: 6404 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209

This location was featured as the bank where Ernest works. It is primarily seen from the back entrance.

LOCATION: 4405 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

This house was featured as Ernest’s home.

LOCATION: 805 N 6th St, Nashville, TN 37207

The house next door was used as the home of Chuck and Bobby.

LOCATION: 807 N 6th St, Nashville, TN 37207

Calendar Girl (1993)

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The 1993 film “Calendar Girl,” starring Jason Priestly, Jerry O’Connell and Gabriel Olds, was primarily show in Southern California. The film opens and closes with Ned, played by Gabriel Olds, attending college at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA, located at 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

The small town where the boys grow up was filmed in the town of Perris, CA. The five-and-dime store where the boys first see images of Marilyn Monroe was located at 400 S D St, Perris, CA 92570, at the corner of S D St / W 4th St.

The boys watch “Some Like It Hot” at 279 S D St, Perris, CA 92570.

The toy store where Ned works is located at 329 S D St, Perris, CA 92570. The building has since been remodeled some.

The boys travel to Hollywood to meet Marilyn Monroe. As they first arrive, they drive past the Capitol Records building, which can be seen in countless other films, including “Rush Hour,” “Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood,” “Get Him to the Greek,” “Nightcrawler,” Freakier Friday” and many more.

LOCATION: 1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

During a montage where the boys search across L.A. for Marilyn Monroe, they stop at the former Ambassador Hotel. The Ambassador was a staple of film and television, appearing in such films as “The Graduate,” “Forrest Gump,” “True Romance,” “Seven,” “Bobby,” “Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas,” “True Lies,” “L.A. Story,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Mask” and dozens more. After closing for good in 1989, the Ambassedor was used primarily for filming throughout the 1990s. The film crews were apparently not always considerate of the property, leaving it in poor condition after wrapping. Eventually the hotel was in such disrepair, despite a long struggle to preserve the property, it was eventually settled upon to be demolished. Only this post and statue from the original building remain at the location.

LOCATION: 3400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (now demolished)

The boys make a quick stop at The Donut Hole in La Puente. The location also appears in the films “Moving Violations” and “Dragnet.” It also features prominently in Oneohtrix Point Never’s music video for “On an Axis.”

LOCATION: 15300 Amar Rd, La Puente, CA 91744

The boys continue to search for Marilyn at the former Perino’s Restaurant. It was located at 4101 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, but has since been demolished. The “Los Altos Hotel & Apt’s” sign seen in the background is still there.

The boys continue to search the down for Marilyn Monroe, driving past the Bryson Apartments in Los Angeles. The same apartments were seen in such films as “Magnolia,” “The Grifters” and “Stewardess School.”

LOCATION: 2701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

The boys think they’ve found Marilyn at a hair salon, filmed at the Wilshire Royale Apartments at 2619 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057, just past the Bryson Apartments.

The boys try to sneak into a movie premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The theater has appeared in countless films, such as “Twins,” “Valley Girl,” “Rush Hour,” “The Aviator,” “Iron Man 3” and many more.

LOCATION: 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

JFK (1991)

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The 1991 Oliver Stone film “JFK” was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. Early in the film, Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, watches the events unfold surrounding the assassination of JFK from this bar.

LOCATION: 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This home, located in the Garden District, served as the home of Jim Garrison.

LOCATION: 1408 First St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim walks through Lafayette Square, where he meets up with Bill and Lou, played by Michael Rooker and Jay O. Sanders respectively, in front of Galler Hall, which also appears in such films as “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” “Interview with the Vampire,” “Miller’s Crossing,” and “Runaway Jury,” as well as the TV show “NCIS: New Orleans.”

LOCATION: 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team visit the former office of Guy Bannister, played by Ed Asner. This really is within walking distance from the above location, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 701 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team then visit the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building Fifth Circuit, which appears as a post office and former Office of Naval Intelligence. This too is within walking distance of the previous locations, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 600 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The trial of Clay Shaw, played by Tommy Lee Jones, takes place at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

LOCATION: 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Cisco Pike (1971)

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The 1971 film “Cisco Pike,” starring Kris Kristofferson and Gene Hackman, was shot in Southern California. Early in the film, Cisco Pike, played by Kristofferson, is seen walking over the Venice Canals in Venice Beach.

LOCATION: Dell Ave / Howland Canal, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Cisco passes a mural, known as “Venice in the Snow,” which has since been demolished. It was formerly located at 1905 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291. The same mural appeared on the cover of Little Feat’s 1971 self-titled album.

Cisco walks past this area of the Venice boardwalk, which has been seen in many films, such as “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “Harry and Tonto,” “Xanadu” and “Monkey Trouble.”

LOCATION: Dudley Ave / Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

Cisco stays at the home of Sue, played by Karen Black. The building has since been remodeled. In some angles, you can see remnants of the Pacific Ocean Park in the distance, which was demolished in 1975.

LOCATION: 203 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA (since remodeled)

Cisco meets with Holland, played by Gene Hackman, near these stairs, which connect Palisades Park to the Santa Monica Beach parking area. The same location appeared in the film “Southland Tales.”

LOCATION: Near Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (GPS coordinates: 34°00’47.5″N, 118°29’51.6″W)

Cisco is seen moving merchandise in Venice Beach.

LOCATION: Gingerbread Court, 599-501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA

Holland follows Cisco near this freeway interchange.

LOCATION: Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90230 (GPS coordinates: 33°59’12.8″N, 118°24’01.3″W)

The playground near Sue’s home, seen late in the film, still exists, although it has since been remodeled.

LOCATION: Venice Beach Playground, 1/2 Ozone Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Sirens are heard approaching as Holland and Cisco stand near this corner. The building has since been remodeled some.

LOCATION: 5 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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Big Eyes (2014)

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The 2014 Tim Burton film “Big Eyes” was shot in Northern California, Hawaii and Vancouver, Canada. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen as Margaret Keane, played by Amy Adams, drives. The bridge is one of the most often seen locations in film, having appeared in “Vertigo,” “The Rock,” “Zodiac,” “Pacific Rim,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Terminator: Genisys,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Superman: The Movie,” “San Andreas,” “A View To A Kill,” “Dirty Harry,” “Hulk,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “The Bridge” and many more.

LOCATION: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA

Margaret paints at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The same location appears in many films, such as “The Rock,” “Vertigo,” “The Room,” “So I Married an Axe Murder,” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and more.

LOCATION: 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Margaret marries Walter Keane, played by Christoph Waltz, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. The hotel has been featured in numerous films, such as “Punch-Drunk Love,” “From Here To Eternity,” “Goin’ Coconuts” and “Gidget Goes Hawaiian,” as well as such TV shows as “Mad Men,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Charlie’s Angels” and more.

LOCATION: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

This area near the bakery at the hotel is also seen in the film.

The Keane’s home can be found at 6187 Collingwood Pl, Vancouver, BC V6N 1V2, Canada.

The Hawaiian home of Margaret was filmed at the Grace Cook House, which has historical landmark status in Honolulu.

LOCATION: 2365 Oahu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

The courthouse scenes were filmed at Aliʻiolani Hale in Honolulu. This side of the building, seen in the establishing shot with the statue, faces S King St.

LOCATION: Aliʻiolani Hale, 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813

The characters enter and exit from the opposite side of the building, facing Queen St.

The media is gathered in this area.

Blow (2001)

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The 2001 Ted Demme film “Blow” was shot in Southern California. The home of George’s parents, played by Ray Liotta and Rachel Griffiths, is supposedly located in Massachusetts, but can be found in Whittier.

LOCATION: 6216 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

The alley where young George rollerskates is located nearby, next to 5839 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 (GPS coordinates: 33°59’19.7″N, 118°02’04.0″W)

The film jumps ahead to George as an adult, played by Johnny Depp, moving in with Tuna, played by Ethan Suplee. The home they’re seen in has since been completely demolished, with another home standing in it’s place. It was formerly located to the right in the image below.

LOCATION: 5361 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (demolished)

The surrounding buildings all still match up, however, such as this shot of Tuna walking down the sidewalk.

The two go to the beach and meet many women, who all say they are stewardesses. These scenes were filmed near Near Lifeguard Tower 42 St at El Porto Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (GPS coordinates: 33°54’11.4″N, 118°25’19.4″W). The El Segundo Power Plant is visible in the background.

The salon where Derek Foreal, played by Paul Ruebens works, can be found at 147 Richmond St, El Segundo, CA 90245.

George is seen smuggling drugs at what is supposed to be LAX. These scenes were actually filmed at Ontario Airport in Ontario, California. This terminal is not in active use and has popped up in countless other films, including “Saving Mr. Banks,” “Zodiac,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Argo” and many more.

LOCATION: 1940 Moore Way, Ontario, CA 91761

After being released from prison, George makes a call to Diego, played by Jordi Mollà, from a payphone in front of this liquor store.

LOCATION: 506 Center St, El Segundo, CA 90245

George makes a drug deal at a motel, supposedly located in Miami. The motel was actually located at 2010 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, but has since been demolished.

After Diego’s wedding, George embraces Mirtha, played by Penélope Cruz, in the lobby of the famed Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown L.A. The hotel is a staple of film, having appeared in such movies as “Ghostbusters,” “Independence Day,” “Fight Club,” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Enough,” “Cheaper By The Dozen,” “Oppenheimer” and many more.

LOCATION: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

George and Mirtha move into a mansion in Beverly Hills. The home is not visible from the street, but here is an aerial view.

LOCATION: 918 N Alpine Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

George and Diego get into an argument during a drug deal at the Holiday Lodge near Echo Park, located at 1631 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

The story jumps ahead 3 years and George is seen speaking to his daughter Kristina, played by Emma Roberts, outside her school. These scenes were filmed at Madison Elementary School, 515 E Ashtabula St, Pasadena, CA 91104.

Late in the film, Mirtha is seen living at this home in Pasadena.

LOCATION: 858 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Blue Hawaii (1961)

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The 1961 film “Blue Hawaii,” starring Elvis Presley, was shot on the islands of Oahu and Kauai. Early in the film, Malie, played by Joan Blackman, is seen getting pulled over at this intersection near Aloa Moana Park in Honolulu. The gate on the left side of the street, seen in the film, still stands.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr / Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Here is the area where Malie pulls over and speaks with the police officer, just slightly past the previous location.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814 (GPS coordinates: 21°17’16.2″N, 157°50’37.6″W)

After Malie picks up Chad, played by Elvis Presley, they are seen driving past the Diamond Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still there, but the trees have grown much taller since then, so only the very top is visible from the area seen in the film.

LOCATION: Diamond Head Lighthouse, 3399 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

Here is a closer view of the lighthouse.

Chad’s shack doesn’t actually exist, but the area where is was filmed is Hanauma Bay, a famous tourist spot in Honolulu. Many of the landscapes in the background can still be matched up. Chad and Malie are seen standing in front of this area. Chad later performs a song here too. As mentioned, Hanauma Bay is a very popular spot, so much so that visitation for tourists requires advanced reservations. Local residents are able to visit without reservations.