Plenty of times movies and TV shows use the same locations differently to shoot. We often do not realize or notice it. But it’s true. Did you know ‘Teen Wolf‘, ‘Gone Girl‘ and a Beyoncé music video, all were shot at the same abandoned mall? So, here’s a list of locations that were used by movies and TV shows in a way we couldn’t notice before. Check it out! Also, it would be lovely to know more facts from you in the comments.

1. Pasadena City Hall, USA

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S. Greg Panosian / Getty Images

Pasadena City was built in 1927 has a striking design and is close to Hollywood. This has made it a popular filming location since the 1930s. Films and TV shows shot here-

Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story
The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator

2. El Segundo High School, USA

El Segundo High School was built in 1927. According to IMDB, 37 movies and TV shows have used it for filming. Here are three examples-

The Babysitter and The Babysitter: Killer Queen
The Babysitter and The Babysitter: Killer Queen.
Superbad
Superbad
Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia

3. Kenwood House, England

Steve Gorton / Via Getty Images
Steve Gorton / Via Getty Images

Kenwood House is a 17th-century mansion for the Earls of Mansfield. Now it is turned into a museum.

Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Mr. Malcolm's List
Mr. Malcolm’s List

4. Casa Loma, Canada

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Getty Images

Casa Loma was built in the early 20th century. Initially, it was a personal residence. However, later it turned into a museum and popular wedding location for Toronto couples. It can be seen in the following-

Scott Pilgrim vs the World
Scott Pilgrim vs the World
Twitches AND Twitches Too
Twitches AND Twitches Too
Shadowhunters
Shadowhunters

5. Robson Square, Canada

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Getty Images

Robson Square is a plaza in Vancouver. It is almost used always to portray American locations in the films. Here are a few examples-

The Flash
The Flash
X-Files
X-Files
Fringe
Fringe

6. LA Union Station, USA

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S. Greg Panosian / Getty Images

LA Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the USA. The station’s distinctive features make it eye candy for film shoots. Here are a few examples-

Bladerunner
Bladerunner
The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can

7. Delmar T. Oviatt Library, USA

Oviatt Library / Via youtube.com
Oviatt Library / Via youtube.com

The Oviatt Library is located on the California State University Northridge (CSUN) campus. It is used in various films and TV shows, for example-

Star Trek
Star Trek
Sky High
Sky High
We Are Your Friends
We Are Your Friends
Justin Bieber's "Intentions" music video
Justin Bieber’s “Intentions” music video

8. Angels Flight Railway, USA

Angels Flight Railway is in Downtown LA. It was originally built in 1901. You can see it in various films and shows like-

La La Land's summer montage
La La Land’s summer montage
The Muppets
The Muppets
The Turning Point, a 1952 film noir movie
The Turning Point, a 1952 film noir movie

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