Not to be confused with the 1994 Jim Carrey comedy, the 1985 film “Mask,” directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Eric Stoltz, Cher and Sam Elliot, was a drama about a teenager with a facial deformity and his mom, struggling to live a normal life. The house where Rocky and his mother live in the film can be found in Monrovia, California.
LOCATION: 138 Grand Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Though it has changed quite a bit over the years, the house from the classic 1960s TV series “The Munsters” can still be seen today. Located on the Universal Studios Backlot, the house has since been used for a variety of productions, including the television series “Coach,” “Dragnet,” and “Desperate Housewives.” As often happens with studio backlots, depending on the style of the production, the facade was remodeled to fit their needs. However, the basic structure still loosely resembles how it appeared on the show. The house can be found on Colonial Street as part of the Universal Studios Hollywood Tour.
LOCATION: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
The 2014 comedy “Neighbors,” starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, as well as it’s sequel, “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” starring Chloe Grace Moretz filmed around Midtown, Los Angeles, California.
Seth Rogan and his wife, played by Rose Byrne, move into this house in hopes of having a quiet homestead to raise their infant daughter.
LOCATION: 2179 W 20th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90018
Unbeknownst to them, a wild fraternity, led by Zac Efron, has just moved in next door as well to host their frat parties. As you can guess, a comedic feud arises.
LOCATION: 2203 W 20th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018
As seen in the film, the two homes really are located right beside one another. The houses were once again used in the 2016 sequel, “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” when a sorority moves in and the neighbor feud is reignited.
One of the frat houses where a party takes place was filmed at a property known as The Beckett Mansion, located in the West Adams neighborhood. The house actually operates as an event space and filming location year round. The same house has been featured in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween,” “True Romance,” “No Strings Attached” and many more. It’s also located directly across the street from the house from “The People Under The Stairs.”
LOCATION: 2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
The house where singer Marvin Gaye’s life tragically ended can be found in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Gaye was living with his family in the home and on the afternoon of April 1, 1984, intervened in an argument between his parents. The situation escalated and became physical between Marvin and his father, Marvin Gay Sr., who fatally shot his son. Gaye passed away one day before his 45th birthday.
LOCATION: 2101 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018
The Freeling house from the 1982, Steven Speilberg produced “Poltergeist,” can be found in Simi Valley, California. Some trees have since been added to the front yard, obscuring the house a bit.
LOCATION: 4267 Roxbury St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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The Victorian home of horrors from the 1985 film “House” can be found in Monrovia, California. It’s an impressive house to see, even if you’re unfamiliar with the film.
LOCATION: 329 Melrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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“Benson,” a spin-off of the television series “Soap,” about a butler becoming the Governor’s “Director of Household Affairs,” ran from 1979 until 1986. The Governor’s house from the show can be found perched atop a hill in Pasadena, California and is much larger than you might expect. The same house was featured on an episode of the TV series “GLOW,” as well as in the films “American Gigolo” and “Monster-In-Law.”
LOCATION: 1365 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
The 2005 Steven Spielberg remake “War Of The Worlds,” starring Tom Cruise, was filmed in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Connecticut and California. The home of Ray Ferrier, played by Cruise, can be found in Bayonne, New Jersey.
LOCATION: 11 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Ray is seen driving past the Bayonne Bridge on his way home, which runs right beside the house.
In one scene, Ray stands in the street in front of his home and notices a disturbance in the sky.
On the Universal Studios Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can see the plane crash set from the film. It is a very intricate set, with lots of full-scale, realistic wreckage. Cars, ambulances and even an actual, out of use, Boeing 747 were all used for film. Universal made it an interactive exhibition, with fires and smoke as you pass through.
LOCATION: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
One tip for those perhaps not interested in paying the full price for admission into Universal Studios Hollywood, this set can actually be seen free of charge from a hilltop behind the studio. Just head up to the 3400 block of Blair Dr in Los Angeles for a view of the crash set. It’s obviously not as good as viewing it up close from ground level, but if you’ve got some time to spare, it’s still an interesting sight.
LOCATION: 3400 block of Blair Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Ray and Rachel, played by Dakota Fanning, make their way to Boston, where they find the alien vegetation withering. These scenes were actually filmed in Los Angeles.
LOCATION: Witmer St / Ingraham St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
A tripod has collapsed into this building, seen at the same intersection.
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While Anaheim is primarily known as the home of Disneyland, another big piece of the city’s pop culture legacy is the rock band No Doubt. The former Stefani house on Beacon Avenue in Anaheim plays a major role in the band’s history. After their formation, No Doubt regularly practiced in the garage of this house. When they finally found their breakthrough hit, “Just A Girl,” the house was seen in the music video (the neighbor’s house to the left could be seen as well), as Gwen Stefani sings in the driveway. The band even named their record label Beacon Street Records, as well as naming one of their albums “The Beacon Street Collection,” all in reference to their beginnings at this home. A shot of the band in the driveway can be seen on the back cover of the album.
LOCATION: 1173 W Beacon Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
In 2002, MTV found themselves a hit television show when they decided to start following the personal lives of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his family. The show ran four seasons until 2005, filming inside the family’s Beverly Hills home. Fans of the show are likely to be disappointed if they attempt to visit the actual house, however. It is obscured by walls, gates and trees, making very little of the house visible to the public. Here we offer what little can be seen. The Osbournes have long since moved out. The house later belonged to singer Christina Aguilera as well, who likewise has long since moved.
LOCATION: 513 Doheny Rd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The front entrance. Visitors should avoid walking up the front steps, as it is a private, residence.
