The film “Ball in the House” or otherwise known as “Relative Evil,” was released in 2001. It tells the story of a 17-year-old exiting rehab and encountering challenges while reintegrating into society. The film stars Jonathan Tucker as the lead character JJ, Jennifer Tilly as Aunt Dot, and David Strathairn as Dr. Charlie. This piece will provide more details about the filming locations, dates, and some fun facts about the movie’s production process.
Where it Filmed?
“Ball in the House” was predominantly filmed within the North American territory. It spans several locations across the states of Illinois and Indiana, USA. The specific places it was filmed in are Chicago, Illinois; East Chicago, Indiana; Evanston, Illinois; Hammond, Indiana; and Waukegan, Illinois.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Tucker | JJ |
| Jennifer Tilly | Aunt Dot |
| David Strathairn | Dr. Charlie |
| Dan Moran | Bull |
| Deirdre O’Connell | Phyllis |
| Ethan Embry | Bobby |
| Nathan Kiley | Benji |
| Aleksa Palladino | Lizzie |
| Larry Neumann Jr. | Uncle Ernie |
| Eddie Bo Smith Jr. | Recruiting Officer |
| Amy Zimmerman | Anchorwoman Cindi |
| Larry Nash | Anchorman Bob |
| Roderick Peeples | Bartender |
| Rob Riley | Father O’Malley |
| Frank Caridi | Delivery Boy |
| Beata Pilch | Nasty Woman |
| Sally Struthers | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Chris Burnett | AA Member (uncredited) |
| James Currie | Friend At Bar (uncredited) |
| Mark Finney | Chet (uncredited) |
| David C. Hayes | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is also popularly known as “Relative Evil.”
- Tanya Wexler directed the film, while the script was written by Matthew Swan.
- Aside from its main cast, the film featured several artists like Dan Moran, Deirdre O’Connell, and Ethan Embry, among others.
- The film has won 2 awards and garnered 5 nominations.
- The film revolves around the issues of drug rehab, insurance policies, and the challenges of sobriety.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: East Chicago, Indiana, USA
- Latitude: 41.63920239999999
- Longitude: -87.4547635
- Place ID: ChIJXbsrtIvbEYgRqOS9SVBvR4Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: East Chicago, IN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Evanston, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 42.0450722
- Longitude: -87.68769689999999
- Place ID: ChIJdwroNP3PD4gRGmfABQ2hIW8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Evanston, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Hammond, Indiana, USA
- Latitude: 41.5833688
- Longitude: -87.5000412
- Place ID: ChIJVf0uL_PeEYgRCBxieTCVQjs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hammond, IN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Waukegan, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 42.3636331
- Longitude: -87.84479379999999
- Place ID: ChIJLYJWuJySD4gRX_WsTDZrdBs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waukegan, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
