This simple guide is about the movie settings and filming locations of two films, ‘Family Reunion’ from 1989 and ‘Family Plot’ from 1976. It includes an overview of the movies, the actors who played different characters, and highlights behind-the-scenes facts about the film production. Read on to learn more about these interesting and fun movie facts.
Where it Filmed?
The 1989 horror film ‘Family Reunion’ was largely filmed in the desert state of Nevada, particularly in Goldfield, during the year 1989. On the other hand, ‘Family Plot,’ a comedy movie from 1976, shot its scenes in various places around San Francisco, Los Angeles, and California. They filmed key scenes in specific locations such as 4254 Lexington Avenue in Silverlake, Los Angeles, and 22124 Sierra Highway in Sylmar for a more realistic environment. Some scenes were shot onsite in San Francisco at 2240 Sacramento Street and in the picturesque Grace Cathedral at 1051 Taylor Street. Additionally, they also filmed in Sierra Vista Park’s Pioneer Cemetery, located at 553 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mel Novak | Tom Andrews |
| Pam Phillips | Kathy Andrews |
| Jack Starrett | Charlie |
| John Andes | Henry Andrews |
| Buddy Daniels Friedman | Skinhead |
| A.J. Woods | Billy Andrews |
| Kaylin Cool | Erin Andrews |
| Brad Kelly | Mel |
| Ken Corey | Clarence |
| Victoria Hirsch | Young Woman |
| Summer Packer | Little Girl |
| Jessie Watts | Young Tom Andrews |
| Ed | Young Henry Andrews |
| Janet Lee Orcutt | Bronson |
| Lyle Kanouse | Little |
| Cliff Burson | Janitor |
| Lucy Michelle | Hooker |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Family Reunion’ is set in a fictitious desert town named Sutterville, which was staged in Nevada, and the movie’s plot revolves around a massacre that happened 40 years prior in this town.
- The house in ‘Family Plot,’ presented as the residence of Blanche, was filmed at 4254 Lexington Avenue, east of Hollywood towards Silverlake, Los Angeles.
- In a fun play by the Art Department, the fake Castle Heights Road sign at the junction with Bates Avenue was designed and placed for ‘Family Plot.’
- The ‘Family Plot’ mansion of Julia Rainbird was filmed at 10451 Bellagio Road in prestigious Bel-Air. Interestingly, Alfred Hitchcock also lived at 10957 Bellagio Road.
- In ‘Family Plot,’ George used the Southwestern Law School building at 3050 Wilshire Boulevard as a meeting place.
- 4550 Lexington Avenue was also used in other movies. It was shot in the 1937 comedy ‘Topper’ and in Martin Scorsese’s 2004 film ‘The Aviator.’
- In ‘Family Plot,’ the abduction of Archbishop Wood was filmed in Grace Cathedral, a location which has been used in the classic 1968 San Francisco action film ‘Bullit’ and more recently in Gus Van Sant’s film ‘Milk.’
- Alfred Hitchcock intentionally left the exact setting of ‘Family Plot’ vague. However, the geographical hints suggest it’s somewhere on the West Coast of California, perhaps San Francisco, despite characters casually driving to ‘New York’ and back.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 38.8026097
- Longitude: -116.419389
- Place ID: ChIJcbTe-KEKmYARs5X8qooDR88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nevada, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
