Us




Us was released into theaters on March 22nd, 2019. Filming locations include Pasadena and Santa Cruz, Ca. It was written and directed by Jordan Peele. Peele also directed the horror genre film Get Out, two years prior. A number of films from the 70's and 80's were referenced in the movie, particularly from the horror genre. The Wilson family vacation home is located at 2256 Villa Heights Rd. Pasadena, Ca. 91107. It's located in a gated community, however, so access would be very difficult. The films score was composed by Michael Abels. Also, the movie features a couple notable songs like I Got 5 On It by Luniz and Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys. The films first DVD release was on June 18th, 2019.


Boardwalk - 400 Beach St. Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060
(Santa Cruz Boardwalk)

The boardwalk opened in 1907 and is California's oldest surviving amusement park. It extends along the coast of Monterey Bay from the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf south to the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Shaman's Vision Quest (later Merlin's Forest) was constructed exclusively for the movie and taken down once filming had completed. The stairs young Adelaide walks down to get to the fun house were also just built for the movie and no stairs exist there in reality. Other notable movies filmed at the boardwalk over the years include Bumblebee, Chasing Mavericks, Dangerous Minds, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, The Lost Boys and Sudden Impact.


All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.









Jeremiah 11:11 guy on a stretcher - 207 Riverside Ave. Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060

This location is just down the street from the Boardwalk. You can actually see one of the Boardwalk entrances in the distance.


2019


Pluto walks into the fire - E. Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060

The second screenshot is also the spot where the roof gets torn off of the car in The Lost Boys. 


All "Now" pictures taken in 2019.


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