Everybody Wants Some!!

Everybody Wants Some!! was released into theaters on March 11th, 2016. Filming locations include Austin, Bastrop, San Marcos, Weimar and Wimberley, Tx. Filming took place from October 13th, 2014 to December 2nd, 2014. It was directed by Richard Linklater, who also directed the 1993 film, Dazed and Confused. The film takes place from August 28th to September 1st, 1980. All the songs featured in the film were released from 1978 to 1980. Some of the songs include My Sharona by The Knack, Heart of Glass by Blondie, Pop Muzik by M, Whip It by Devo, Rapper's Delight by The Sugarhill Gang and of course Everybody Wants Some!! by Van Halen. The films first DVD release was on July 12th, 2016.

Players house - 1310 Hill St. Bastrop, Tx. 78602

The house on the left was just a fascade constructed for the film and it was taken down and removed after filming concluded. In 2017, almost all of the trees on the property were removed. At the time of my visit, the house was vacant. 

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Lambda Omega Delta - 1508 Pecan St. Bastrop, Tx. 78602

The house is only about one-third of a mile away from the players house in the film.

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Graham Hall - 2604 Manor Rd. Austin, Tx. 78722

(Volume 3 Apartments)

The apartments were built in 1972.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Beverly and Jake take a stroll - 106 N. LBJ Dr. San Marcos, Tx. 78666

They're walking south along N. LBJ Drive.

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Southeast Texas Cherokees baseball stadium - 503 Park Dr. Weimar, Tx. 78962

(Veteran's Memorial Park - Strickland Field)

The baseball field was erected in 1948. It was the first lit baseball field between San Antonio and Houston. It has hosted multiple Babe Ruth League World Series tournaments. In 2010, it was the home of the Texas Tomcats of the Texas Collegiate League.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Swimming scene - 100 Blue Hole Ln. Wimberley, Tx. 78676

(Blue Hole Regional Park)

In 2005, the city of Wimberley embarked on a mission to save the Blue Hole from the threat of residential development. After a fundraising effort, the land was purchased by the city for use as a community park. The spot is such a popular swimming destination that during the summer months a reservation system was put into place. An interesting thing about the Blue Hole is that while one side is a regional park open to the public, the other side of the swimming hole is private property, with "No Trespassing" signs all along the bank. 

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Southeast Texas University - 601 University Dr. San Marcos, Tx. 78666

(Texas State University)

The university was established in 1899 and opened in 1903 to 303 students. Today, it has over 38,000 students. The scene with Dale, Finnegan, Jake and Plummer walking along was filmed between the north and south Academic Services Buildings, next to The Den food court. The scene near the end of the movie, where Beverly and Jake are walking to class together, was filmed on the north side of Flowers Hall, next to the LBJ Statue.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Hoosiers

Hoosiers was released into theaters on November 14th, 1986. Filming locations include Crawfordsville, Knightstown, Lebanon, New Richmond and Terhune, In. The film was directed by David Anspaugh, who would go on to direct another inspirational underdog sports film seven years later in Rudy. Gene Hackman played the lead of Coach Norman Dale. It's been well documented over the years how problematic Hackman was for Anspaugh during filming, even driving the first time film director to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Dennis Hopper was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Shooter. Jerry Goldsmith wrote and composed the films score, also earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score. The films first DVD release was on December 9th, 1997.

Bridge Coach Dale drives over - County Rd. 175 East Crawfordsville, In. 47933

The 192 foot long iron truss bridge had been there since 1913, but was removed in 1991 and replaced with a more modern bridge. He was traveling north over Sugar Creek.

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Store Coach Dale stops at - North 1000 East Terhune, In. 46069 (between Harrison St. and E. Sims St.)

The building still stands and has been converted into apartments. The Terhune Grain Corp. grain elevator and silo that's seen in the background have been gone since the early 90's.

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Coach Dale stops at the crossroads - South 25 West (Pittsboro Rd.) and West 600 South Lebanon, In. 46052

The small church seen in this scene was The Concord Church of Christ. It was burned down by an arsonist on January 10th, 1994.

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Downtown Hickory - Washington St. and Wabash St. New Richmond, In. 47967

(New Richmond, Indiana)

When Coach Dale is first driving into town he's traveling south on North 400 West or Wabash St. The 335 population town fully embraces it's Hoosier history and there are numerous reminders throughout the small community. Today, the barber shop in the film is the Hickory Cafe, located at 102 Washington St.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Hickory Huskers gym - 355 N. Washington St. Knightstown, In. 46148

(Hoosier Gym)

The gym was built on December 1st, 1921 for the Knightstown Community School. Renovations were done to the gym in 1932 and 1952. In 1966, the gym closed due to a new school and gym being built for the Knightstown Panthers and for the next nineteen years it was used sparingly. By 1988, even with the success and popularity of the film, the gym faced possible demolition, until Historic Knightstown and Historic Landmarks of Indiana stepped forward to help preserve the gym. Today, in addition to serving as a museum for the movie, the gym hosts high school teams from around the country. It attracts roughly 70,000 tourists per year. Visitors are taken on tours of the gym and locker room and they're even allowed to play basketball on the court themselves. The gym is kept looking like it did in the film and it's very well maintained, while still keeping that old school charm. The staff is also very accommodating and knowledgeable about it's history.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Me shooting in the gym.

Cletus Summers home - 5170 North 400 West Crawfordsville, In. 47933

The house, garage and barn were all built at some point prior to 1955. The house still stands, but the other structures have since collapsed.

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Town meeting - 5946 N. Howard St. Lebanon, In. 46052

(Elizaville Baptist Church)

The church was built in 1894.

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Office Space

Office Space was released into theaters on February 19th, 1999. Filming locations include Austin, Dallas and Irving, Tx. It was written and directed by Mike Judge, who's also responsible for creating the animated shows Beavis and Butt-Head and King of the Hill. The soundtrack features a variety of music genres that include classical, country, mambo, rap and rock. The films first DVD release was on August 31st, 1999.

Opening - Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy. (Welch Rd. overpass) Dallas, Tx. 75244

This shot is of the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, looking east. The tall building on the left side of the freeway is the Three Galleria Tower. This is one of two scenes that I know of which were filmed in the Dallas area, all the rest were in Austin.

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Peter drives to work - Braker Ln. Austin, Tx. 78759 (between Domain Dr. and Burnet Rd.)

Not shot on a freeway, but a high traffic three lane road. In 2017 the Domain Tower was built in the general area of filming, but the McDonald's sign can still be seen in the distance today. The building seen across the street as Peter first switches lanes is the Bureau of Economic Geology.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Initec - 4120 Freidrich Ln. Austin, Tx. 78744

With one of the exceptions being the scene where Peter knocks down his cubicle walls for an outside view, this location was primarily just used for the exterior shots of Initec. The building occupant at the time of my visit was DunAn Microstaq Inc, who moved into the building in 2013. Also, the drainage ditch that Bob, Michael, Peter and Samir walk across on their way back from lunch is just southwest of the building.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Walking back from lunch - 300 Decker Dr. Irving, Tx. 75062

All "Now" pictures taken in 2024.

Morningwood Apartments entrance - 11511 Metric Blvd. Austin, Tx. 78758

(The Trails of Walnut Creek)

The apartments were built in 1984. 

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Lawrence and Peter's apartments - 10610 Morado Circle Austin, Tx. 78759

(Great Hills apartments)

The apartments were built in 1986. I'm speculating the reason these were chosen for the actual apartments is because of the way the doors are so close to one another, making it easier for the audience to imagine the walls being so thin, therefore giving the impression that Lawrence and Peter could basically hear everything that's said or done in the other's apartment.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Hypnotherapy - 1010 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Austin, Tx. 78701

The building occupant at the time of my visit was Walter Southwest Co, who has occupied the building since 1996.

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Chotchkie's (exterior) - 9739 Great Hills Trail Austin, Tx. 78759

The building was constructed in 1985. At the time of my visit, it was a Chase Bank branch. The tall protruding building in the background is an AT&T Labs Research Institute.

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Chotchkie's (interior) - 3003 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Tx. 78704

At the time of my visit, it was Baker St. Pub & Grill. When I stopped by, I also grabbed a bite to eat and I recommend it to anyone looking for good food, friendly service and a cool European atmosphere. The interior has been remodeled so not too much is recognizable from the film.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Tom's house - 1603 Glen Rose Chase Pflugerville, Tx. 78660

The house was built just a few years prior to filming. The water tower seen from the backyard was there prior to the neighborhood being constructed. The owner of the house during my visit was a nervous little guy who didn't seem to like the idea of Office Space fans visiting his house, so don't expect too much hospitality if you visit this location. There was even a "No Loitering" sign on the front porch.

All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.

Peter drops off Joanna - Gold Wing Dr. Austin, Tx. 78758

This is the first street you'll come to after the entrance to the Morningwood Apartments if you're traveling northbound.

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