“Needful Things” is a crime-drama film that was released in 1993. The film was directed by Fraser C. Heston and is based on Stephen King’s novel. The story revolves around a new mysterious shop that opens in a small town, fulfilling the deepest desires of each shopper but at an unforeseen cost, with Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, and Bonnie Bedelia playing the lead roles.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in a number of locations throughout British Columbia, Canada. The specific locations where the film was shot include:
– Gibsons Landing, Gibsons
– Molly’s Reach, 647 School Road, Gibsons
– 529 Gibsons Way Road, Gibsons
– Jackson Street, Maple Ridge
– Vancouver
Filming took place from November 2, 1992, to January 17, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ed Harris | Sheriff Alan Pangborn |
| Bonnie Bedelia | Polly Chalmers |
| Amanda Plummer | Nettie Cobb |
| J.T. Walsh | Danforth Keeton III |
| Ray McKinnon | Deputy Norris Ridgewick |
| Duncan Fraser | Hugh Priest |
| Valri Bromfield | Wilma Jerzyck |
| Don S. Davis | Reverend Rose |
| Campbell Lane | Frank Jewett |
| Eric Schneider | Henry Beaufort |
| Frank C. Turner | Pete Jerzyck |
| Gillian Barber | Myrtle Keeton |
| Deborah Wakeham | Myra |
| Tamsin Kelsey | Sheila Ratcliff |
| Lochlyn Munro | John LaPointe |
| Bill Croft | Andy Clutterbuck |
| Dee Jay Jackson | Eddie Warburton |
| Ann Warn Pegg | Ruth Roberts |
| Gary Paller | George Cobb |
| Sarah Sawatsky | 14 Year Old Girl |
| Robert Easton | Lester Pratt |
| Mike Chute | Young Hugh |
| Mel Allen | Baseball Announcer |
| Trevor Denman | Race Track Announcer |
| Lisa Blount | Cora Rusk (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Needful Things” was released on August 27, 1993, in Canada.
- The movie is based on a novel by Stephen King and was adapted for the screen by W.D. Richter.
- The film has a running time of 2 hours and 1 minute.
- It won 1 award and received 7 nominations.
- The film received reviews from 130 users and 62 critics.
- Max von Sydow played the character Leland Gaunt, Ed Harris played Sheriff Alan Pangborn, and Bonnie Bedelia played Polly Chalmers.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Gibsons Landing, Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.4011917
- Longitude: -123.5061187
- Place ID: ChIJHV7FhM8_hlQRFOamm8zf_Ag
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gibsons Landing Waterdrome, 611 School Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V8, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Molly’s Reach, 647 School Road, Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.40155619999999
- Longitude: -123.5055059
- Place ID: ChIJHzEri8U_hlQRTsdUR5SQm6U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 647 School Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: 529 Gibsons Way Road, Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.4025495
- Longitude: -123.5057751
- Place ID: ChIJi4xA8MU_hlQRcnD5IEsFqQs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 529 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V9, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
