“Innocent”, also known as “Helix”, is a gripping Action-Crime movie released in 2010. The movie, based on a true incident, revolves around five distinct lives that intertwine one chilly morning in Chicago. This article delves into the filming locations of the movie, the roles of the cast, and offers some intriguing backstage facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming process of “Innocent” took place at various attractive locations. The core sights of Chicago, Illinois, USA, such as Downtown and Navy Pier, were utilized. Certain parts of the film were also shot in the historical city of London, England, UK. More detailed information about the exact filming dates remains undisclosed.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Austin O’Brien | Jae |
| Carlo Lorenzo Garcia | Johnny |
| Nick Eversman | Shane |
| Circus-Szalewski | Bum |
| Brook Toland | Punky |
| David Hernandez | Ray Martinez |
| Samantha Long | Kristi |
| Gabriel Abeyta | Stoner Friend #1 |
| Alan Ball | Convenience Store Owner |
| Gene Bryant | Crime Scene Cop |
| Robert Burger | Paramedic #1 |
| Brad Carmody | Skateboarder |
| Jeff Christian | Detective Steve Haack |
| Shannon Edwards | Man In Mall |
| Fernando Flores | Cop |
| Justin Gears | Jogger |
| Mo Hickey | Lindsay |
| Deven Kampel | Jess |
| Albina Katsman | Teenager #3 |
| Madeline Kettlewell | Stoner Friend #2 |
| Thomas Kosik | Crime Scene Detective |
| Nichole Kourvas | Crime Scene Onlooker #1 |
| Erin Luboff | Bystander |
| Abigail Morris | Abi |
| Polly Morris | Pol |
| Katherine Lee Murphy | Riverside Resident |
| Skyler Neilsen-Sorensen | Skateboard Kid |
| Will Norton | Riverwalk Resident |
| Sean O’Pry | |
| B.B. Quinn | Bianca |
| Carrin Sherman | Teenager |
| Eliza Shin | Young Couple Woman |
| Duchyll Martin Smith | Woman on Corner |
| Zach Sorensen-Nielsen | Skateboard Kid |
| Jonathan Taylor | Paramedic #2 |
| James Toland | Man Honking Horn |
| Lindsay Toland | Teenager #1 |
| Jack Gregson | Audience Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Innocent was also known by the name Helix.
- The storyline is based on real incidents and was shot in real-time.
- The film is remarkable as America’s first real-time action crime drama without any edits.
- Alexa PenaVega played the character of Ashley, who is abducted by two desperate urban youths.
- Due to the gripping nature of the scenes, the helix crew received an average of three police visits per day as people mistook the filming for a real kidnapping.
- The film raises themes of individual choice, courage, survival, loss of innocence, and redemption.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8756719
- Longitude: -87.62434689999999
- Place ID: ChIJF2eEdK8sDogR_bsJDuvHPbw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Navy Pier – 600 E. Grand Avenue, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8918633
- Longitude: -87.6050944
- Place ID: ChIJ2y7xkU0rDogR3KSIsJbbrNA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
