Shocker (1989)

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

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A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

One of the more well-known filming locations in Los Angeles is the house from Wes Craven’s 1984 horror classic, “A Nightmare On Elm Street.”  The house can be found, not on Elm Street, but a road just off of Hollywood Blvd, called Genesee Ave.

The house of Nancy Thompson, played by Heather Langenkamp, it a fairly popular spot and receives a regular stream of visitors and fans of the films.

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LOCATION: 1428 N Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Just across the street, you’ll find the house of Glen Lantz, played by a young Johnny Depp.

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LOCATION: 1419 N Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

The high school seen in the film is John Marshall High School.  A regular location in film and television, it has also appeared in such movies as “Rebel Without A Cause,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Bachelor Party,” “Grosse Pointe Blank,” “Grease” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” as well as such TV shows as “Boy Meets World,” “Boston Public” and many more.  It was even used in the Van Halen music video for “Hot For Teacher.”

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LOCATION: 3939 Tracy St, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Tina Gray’s house can be found in Venice.

LOCATION: 620 Milwood Ave, Venice, CA 90291

In the alley behind Tina’s house, you’d find the location where Freddy chases her.

LOCATION: Milwood Ct / Electric Ct, Venice, CA 90291

The cemetery seen in the film is Evergreen Cemetery, in particular the Ivy Chapel, which is located near the back of the grounds.  The cemetery closes early, so if you’d like to see it, don’t plan for an evening visit.

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LOCATION: 204 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033

The bridge where Nancy and Glen discuss dreams can be found at the Venice Canals near Venice Beach. The bridge they stand on connects Linnie Canal to Court C. The same bridge is seen in the Oliver Stone film “The Doors,” as well as “The Little Rascals.”

LOCATION: The bridge between Linnie Canal / Court C, Venice, CA 90291 (GPS coordinates: 33.985319, -118.464566)

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