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The Cable Guy (1996)

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The 1996 Jim Carrey comedy “The Cable Guy” was filmed in Southern California. The exterior of this building was used as the apartment of Steven Kovacs, played by Matthew Broderick. The same building has appeared in many films, including “Changeling,” “Twins,” “American Pie 2,” “Ouija,” “Oujia: Origin of Evil,” “Annabelle: Creation,” “The Ring 2,” “Puppet Master II,” “Truth or Dare,” “Where Sleeping Dogs Lie,” “Species III” and many more. It has also appeared in numerous TV shows, such as “Westworld,” “You,” “American Crime Story,” “Teen Wolf,” “Bosch: Legacy” and more.

LOCATION: 306 Loma Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90017

The memorable scene at Medieval Times, where Chip, played by Carrey, challenges Steven to a battle was filmed in Buena Park. It is a real establishment still in operation.

LOCATION: 7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

You, Me And Dupree (2006)

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In the 2006 comedy “You, Me and Dupree,” Molly, played by Kate Winslet, lives in this house with Carl, played by Matt Dillon. The home, located in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, was curiously given a second story by the film production using vfx.

LOCATION: 2406 Gramercy Park, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Neil, played by Seth Rogan, lives in the house, which is located just around the corner from the above location.

LOCATION: 2170 W 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018

The Thompson building where Carl works is the former Nikken Building in Irvine, California, now known as the Masimo Building.  The same building has been used in many other productions, including “Iron Man,” “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” and “All About Steve.”

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LOCATION: 52 Discovery, Irvine, CA 92618