Pulp Fiction | Film Tour | Where Was it Filmed?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who considers Pulp Fiction one of their all-time favorite movies, but I may be one of the only ones with a Mia Wallace tattoo. In films, especially ones like Pulp Fiction with such a variety of settings, you gotta wonder where did they film all of this? Are these places real? In most movies, some are just sets, but a lot of the times they are very real locations. Today we're gonna see. Pulp Fiction is a 1994 neo-noir black comedy crime film written and directed by the genius himself Quentin Tarantino, who conceived the idea with Roger Avery. The star-studded cast includes John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Uma Thurman, just to name a few, and the film tells multiple stories of criminal Los Angeles. The title refers to the Pulp magazines that were popular during the mid-20th century, best known for their graphic violence and striking dialogue, just like the movie. Pulp Fiction is regarded as Tarantino's masterpiece by many, especially for the screenwriting. It's been named one of the greatest films more than once over the years, and as a fan, I can agree. If you didn't know, Pulp Fiction was filmed in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, and it definitely had a ton of memorable locations. How about Jack Rabbit's limbs, or Jimmy's house, or even the apartment with the kahuna burger scene? Hey guys, it's Kara the Vampire Slayer here for you on Famous Entertainment, and today we're trying something different. We're gonna check out a fan favourite movie, Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, and break down the film locations. We'll see which of your favourite spots from the film actually exist in LA, which have been torn down, and more. Be sure to hit that subscribe button, ring that bell, and follow me on Instagram to chat. Now let's get into this video. First off, how about when Vince picks up Mia Wallace from the luxury pad that she and her man Marcellus live at? The 3-bed, 4-bath modern home that was used is located on Summit Ridge Drive in the slopes above Beverly Hills. It's super private so there's little to see from the road, but the home, decked out with glass walls and infinity pools, is estimated at about 7 million dollars. Since you can't actually see Marcellus and Mia's house from the driveway, it was said they found the home through a location service. The residence was built in 1960, boasts panoramic views over Westside LA, and spans 4,800 square feet inside. They wanted to use this spot for the Wallace's because it portrayed the character's sophisticated and added to the variety of architecture in the film. Even the art department kept this in mind, so everything about the setting reflected Tarantino's script. The Wallace's house had a lot of existing art that filmmakers could use, but some was also brought into the location, like a pair of African sculptures along the front walkway. Other original pieces of art like light sculptures were brought in as well, but you could also find knockoffs of these at Ikea. At one point Mia watches Vincent walk through the house via security monitors, but this control room was built on a stage. Let's look at another actual house in the film, the place to go to if you need an adrenaline shot to the heart, Lance and Jodi's. This couple's house is where Vince had to stick the syringe in a comatose Mia's chest after she overdosed. This is an actual house on Laclede Avenue just south of Glendale Boulevard, in Atwater Village near Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The neighbourhood of Atwater Village gave some of the noir aesthetic the filmmakers were after, but apparently they chose Lance's house first, and a lot of the other spots here fell into place. Location manager Bob Craft said after driving around the streets here, I remember very clearly that the guy who owned the house was sitting on the front porch reading the Sunday New York Times, so I stopped and talked to him for a bit and he said yeah come on in. Looking at the listing materials for this house, it's described as a pure craftsman bungalow built in 1921 with incredible attention to detail. Features of the home include built in bookshelves, original windows, and a remodeled kitchen and bathroom. There are also hardwood floors throughout, and a wood burning fireplace, and outside a private backyard. It was hard to pitch the idea of the place being used as a drug dealer's home to the actual homeowner because most would find that offensive. Either way, they got to use this bungalow, and the open floor plan inside also worked for Tarantino's script. Another important element of the house was the front porch where Vincent had to crash his car into, for which they built a section of breakaway porch, and the house worked well for that too. Next, how about Butch's apartment complex, where that alarm goes off. This spot was located on Runnymede Street in North Hollywood, and it might just be the most geographically specific location in Pulp Fiction. After his girlfriend forgets to bring his treasured gold watch to the motel, Butch is forced to go back to the apartment to look for it even though he's on the run. It was reportedly crucial that the interior of the apartment was designed so the bathroom was in sight of the kitchen, so you could see Vincent hiding in there. This was the main thing when they looked for a location, and they found it at this complex in the valley. However, Butch's apartment became a combo of two separate locations because they couldn't get the exterior and perfect apartment layout to match up. The apartment building you may recognize from the film still stands to this day. There are even some units available. A location from Pulp Fiction that seemingly vanished is the motel where Butch hides out and his girlfriend wishes she had a potbelly. This was the River Glen Motel located on Riverside Drive off of Los Feliz Boulevard just to the west of the Golden State Freeway. It's been torn down since the movie, but more recently, businesses have been built on the vacant lot. The River Glen Motel caught the crew's eye because of a background element more than the actual place. There was a great view of the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge. Tarantino ended up capturing this visual when Butch and his girlfriend pull out of the motel. While the room interior was a set at a warehouse, the art department modeled it off an exact room at the motel. By 1996, the River Glen Motel was demolished. Another house that you may remember from Pulp Fiction is the home of Jimmy. This house was located on Kraft Avenue in Studio City, Los Angeles. When Vincent accidentally shoots Marvin in the face, this is where they have to go to get their blood-soaked car off the street calling Jimmy, who is said to live in Toluca Lake in the movie. But of course, it's actually in Studio City. The crew said Jimmy's home was difficult to find as they needed the place to have a quality of innocence that contrasted to the blood-stained car and dead body in the garage. The residence's exterior was already painted pink and had floral wallpaper inside the rooms, but furniture was brought in to make the place even fluffier. The big scene in the bedroom with Harvey and Quentin talking, the backyard, the garage, and even the kitchen scene in the movie was all the same exact house. IMDb incorrectly listed the house as 4149 Kraft Avenue, which is the address seen on the curb as Harvey's Acura races to the home, but the real address is next door at 4145 Kraft. The home was built in 1936, and while the interior has been completely renovated, some elements noticeable in the movie, like the range hood over the kitchen stove, still remain. So of course, there were many more notable spots in Pulp Fiction like the Hawthorne Grill which has since been torn down. And the apartment where Vincent and Jules pay a visit to the boys and taste a big kahuna burger for the first time, which was actually on Van Ness Avenue. In terms of places like Jackrabbit Slims, the next best thing to a time machine, you could've never ordered a Douglas Surf Burger here at all because it was no more than a huge set built in the company's warehouse. The distinctive exterior is both real and still standing, it was a former bowling alley in Glendale on Flower Street. We have checked out a bunch of the iconic filming locations for the classic movie Pulp Fiction, all of which are located in LA. After seeing these places, like Jimmy's home, the Wallace's modern mansion, and even what used to be the River Glen Motel, what did you guys think? Did you know these were real locations or not? This is a new series, so if you liked it, be sure to let me know what other films we should cover, whether they're classics or brand new ones. I had fun with Pulp Fiction cause it's one of my faves ever, but just think about all the houses in movies, there's so many that I'd want to know about. Thanks for watching, don't forget to follow me on Instagram, and I will see you all in the next video. Bye!