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Where was Cloverfield filmed?

2008 film, directed by Matt Reeves.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in New York City, about 2,446 miles (3,936 km) from where it was filmed.

Red pins: where it was filmed. Amber pins: where the story is set. Select a pin to see its name.

Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Los Angeles
Distance
About 2,446 miles (3,936 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About Cloverfield

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Released
2008
Director
Matt Reeves
Cast
Michael Stahl-DavidT. J. MillerJessica LucasOdette AnnableLizzy CaplanMike VogelBrian KlugmanLiza LapiraChris MulkeyBen Feldman
Genre
Science Fiction ActionKaijuDisasterFound Footage
Awards
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film

The story

The footage from a personal camcorder is recovered by the U.S.

Beth and Rob argue, and she leaves shortly before an earthquake occurs, causing a brief citywide power outage.

Rob, Jason, Lily, and Hud take cover in a nearby convenience store, sheltering from the smoke and debris of the building's collapse.

Famous lines from Cloverfield

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Straight up!Hud
  • Still filming?Rob
  • Are you serious?Hud
  • I'm just saying. Sorry.Hud
  • Rob and Beth slept together.Lily

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