Blood Simple was released into theaters on January 18th, 1985. Filming locations include Austin, Tx. It was directed by the Coen Brothers. Other notable movies directed by the Coen Brothers include The Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men and Raising Arizona. This was their feature film directing debut. The score was composed by Carter Burwell. It was Burwell's first composed movie score. The films first DVD release was on September 18th, 2001.
Ray's house - 4900 W. Park Dr. Austin, Tx. 78731
The 1,328 square foot house was built in 1950.
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Julian and the Detective meet up - 3800 Mt. Bonnell Rd. Austin, Tx. 78731
(Covert Park)
The location is no longer accessible to motorized vehicles. To reach the exact spot seen in the movie, walk along the Mt. Bonnell Trail until you come to the matching stone pillar and rock. There is considerably more vegetation now than there was at the time of filming.
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Abby's apartment - 310 E. 6th St. Austin, Tx. 78701
Her apartment is on the second floor of, what was at the time of my visit, Buck Wild bar. The large distinguishable windows are easily noticeable from the outside. The bar had yet to open for the day at the time of my visit, so my photo is courtesy of a small opening in the sliding door of the neighboring bar.
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