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
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
The 2007 Gregory Hoblit film “Fracture” was shot in Southern California. The home of Ted Crawford, played by Anthony Hopkins, can be found in Encino. The house is not visible from the street, but we’ve included an aerial view of the property. Both the interiors and exteriors appear in the film. The home also appears in the 2005 film “Fun with Dick and Jane.”
LOCATION: 4411 Noeline Ave, Encino, CA 91436
The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles is seen a couple times in the film as Willy Beachum, played by Ryan Gosling, attends a performance. The same building can be seen in “Iron Man.”
LOCATION: 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles City Hall is seen as Willy Beachum arrives at work. The building has been featured in endless films, such as “L.A. Confidential,” “Liar Liar,” “The Nice Guys,” “Ray,” “Gangster Squad,” “Impulse,” L.A. Bounty” and more.
LOCATION: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Willy Beachum speaks with Nikki Gardner, played by Rosamund Pike, at The Gas Company Tower in Downtown Los Angeles, seen to the left in the below shot. The same building appears in such films as “Speed” and the 2000 version of “Charlie’s Angels.” The US Bank Tower, pictured in the center, is also featured prominently in the establishing shot. The building has appeared in countless films, including “Independence Day,” “Southland Tales,” “Darkman,” “The Thirteenth Floor” and more.
LOCATION: 555 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (left) / 633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (center)
The home of Willy Beachum can be found in Lincoln Heights, atop a steep hill.
LOCATION: 3101 Minnesota St, Lincoln Heights, CA 90031
The home of DA Judge Gardner, played by Bob Gunton, can be found in Hancock Park.
LOCATION: 435 S Windsor Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020
The 1988 John Hughes film, “She’s Having a Baby” was primarily shot in Illinois. However, early in the film Jake and Kristy Briggs, played by Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern, are seen spending their honeymoon driving across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in El Prado, New Mexico. The bridge is far removed from most tourist destinations, requiring hours of driving through mountains and winding terrain to reach it. Once you’re there, however, it’s instantly recognizable. The same bridge appeared in the films “Natural Born Killers,” “Twins,” “This Must Be The Place,” “Wild Hogs,” “Vacation,” “Paul,” “Terminator: Salvation,” “The Signal,” “Catchfire” and “White Sands.” It gets extremely windy on this bridge, so much so, you can feel the vibration on the bridge as you stand on it.
LOCATION: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, US-64, El Prado, NM 87529
The Briggs house can be found in Evanston, Illinois, where Hughes also shot scenes for “Sixteen Candles” and “Uncle Buck.”
LOCATION: 56 Salem Ln, Evanston, IL 60203
The 2003 remake of “Cheaper by the Dozen,” starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, while set in Illinois, was actually filmed in Southern California. The Baker family moves into this home, which can be found in the Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles. The same home also appeared in the sequel, “Cheaper by the Dozen 2,” as well as such films as “The Initiation of Sarah,” “The Killing Kind,” “My Tutor” and “Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation” and such TV series as “Murder, She Wrote,” “Perry Mason” and “Scarecrow and Mrs. King.”
LOCATION: 357 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020
The birthday party takes place at this home, located just a couple doors down.
LOCATION: 419 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Kate, played by Bonnie Hunt, makes a phone call to Tom, played by Steve Martin, from the lobby of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown L.A. The hotel is a staple of film, having appeared in such movies as “Independence Day,” “Ghostbusters,” “Fight Club,” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Enough,” “Oppenheimer” and many more.
LOCATION: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The 2000 comedy “Dude, Where’s My Car?” was filmed in Southern California. The home of Jesse, played by Ashton Kutcher, could be found in North Hollywood. While we were able to visit prior to remodeling, the home has since been extensively altered.
LOCATION: 4177 Bakman Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602
Jesse gets into an altercation with a worker while trying to place an order at a Chinese restaurant. The building has since changed some from how it appeared in the film.
LOCATION: 2320 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
The home of the twins can also be found in North Hollywood, a couple blocks from Jesse’s house.
LOCATION: 4160 Klump Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602
The 1989 Wes Craven film “Shocker” was shot in Southern California. Early in the film, Jonathan Parker, played by Peter Berg, is seen walking home with Alison Clement, played by Camille Cooper, down Sartori Ave in Torrance.
LOCATION: 1311 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Jonathan’s family’s house can be found in South Pasadena.
LOCATION: 2012 Le Droit Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Jonathan’s house can also be found in South Pasadena.
LOCATION: 1720 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Horace Pinker, played by Mitch Pileggi, is captured while attempting a murder inside this building, which has since been remodeled from how it appeared in the film.
LOCATION: 1223 El Prado Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Related articles: A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), The People Under The Stairs (1991), New Nightmare (1994), Red Eye (2005)
The 1993 film version of “Dennis the Menace” was shot in the suburbs north of Chicago, where many John Hughes films were famously lensed. The Mitchell house, where Dennis, played by Mason Gamble, lives can be found in Evanston.
LOCATION: 1624 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
The home of Mr. Wilson, played by Walter Matthau, can be found directly next door.
LOCATION: 1618 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Related articles: Dennis The Menace
The 2002 Michael Apted film “Enough,” starring Jennifer Lopez, was filmed in Southern California, San Francisco and Washington. Mitch Hiller, played by Billy Campbell, buys this home in Pasadena, which isn’t for sale, for his wife Slim, played by Lopez.
LOCATION: 445 Prospect Square, Pasadena, CA 91103
Slim visits a police station, which can also be found in Downtown L.A. The building has been featured in countless films and television series, including “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Divergent,” “The Muppets,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “License To Drive,” “Wrath Of Man,” “Unlawful Entry,” “The Negotiator,” “Inspector Gadget,” “Child’s Play 2” and dozens more.
LOCATION: 635 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
While fleeing from her husband, Slim attempts to stay at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, only to discover her credit cards have been frozen. The hotel is one of the most frequently used locations in all of Los Angeles, having appeared in “Ghostbusters,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Independence Day,” “Fight Club” “Mank” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Oppenheimer” and countless more productions.
LOCATION: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The 1984 John Hughes film “Sixteen Candles” was filmed in the suburbs north of Chicago. The Baker house can be found in the town of Evanston, where the director also filmed scenes for “Uncle Buck” and “She’s Having A Baby.”
LOCATION: 3022 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
Related articles: The Breakfast Club (1985), Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), Uncle Buck (1989)
Film Oblivion 