The movie Atomica, released in 2017, is a sci-fi thriller set in a future where communication cuts off at a remote nuclear power plant in the desert. A young safety inspector, Abby Dixon, has to fly out to restore them. Abby is portrayed by Sarah Habel, with other key characters being played by Tom Sizemore and Dominic Monaghan. This article will delve into behind-the-scene aspects such as filming locations, shooting schedule, and intriguing bits about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie’s filming primarily took place in the state of Washington, USA, particularly Moses Lake. Some parts were also shot in other unidentified locations within the USA. The shooting spanned across one month in the year 2012, commencing in October.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Sizemore | Zek |
| Sarah Habel | Abby |
| Dominic Monaghan | Robinson |
| Phil Austin | Rhine |
| Tony Doupe | Father |
| Hahn Cho | David |
| Jennifer Spriggs | Margot |
| Sarah-Eve Gazitt | Young Abby |
| Alan Grinstein |
Trivia and Facts
- Numerous scenes were shot in a real-life location with historic significance – a Titan I underground missile silo from the cold war era, located in Eastern Washington state.
- In certain scenes where Abby is making video log entries, viewers can actually notice a diagram of the Titan I installation in the upper right corner. It showcases various structures like three missile silos, two satellite silos, the equipment, and operating domes, connected through a series of tunnels.
- An error in the filming was later noticed in a scene where Abby and Robinson (played by Dominic Monaghan) are walking down a corridor. Shadows of the camera and the filming crew can be seen reflected on the actors.
- Just after the credits finish rolling, there is a short 30-second scene that shows what happened to the recording device Abby was holding at the end of the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Moses Lake, Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.1301417
- Longitude: -119.2780771
- Place ID: ChIJ27vfjjU_mVQRJCDl7OXrUD8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Washington, USA
- Latitude: 47.7510741
- Longitude: -120.7401386
- Place ID: ChIJ-bDD5__lhVQRuvNfbGh4QpQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Washington, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
