Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat and largest city of Sangamon County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s around the time Illinois became a state. As of 2019, the city’s population was estimated to be 114,230.
This city lies in a valley and plain near the Sangamon River, Lake Springfields, a large artificial lake owned by the City Water, Light, and Power Company, supplies the city with recreation and drinking water. Springfield is known for being the home of 16th President Abraham Lincoln.
Some of the movies filmed in this city are mentioned below.
Dwellers (2021):
This horror movie is written and directed by Drew Fortier. This movie has a tagline of “Art is not safe.” Dwellers have been nominated for 15 awards out of which it won 11 awards.
The story revolves around the life of filmmaker Drew Fortier who must overcome his neurotic tendencies while adhering to an impossible deadline to complete a documentary focusing on the suspicious disappearances within a homeless community. His reputation is on the line and he must get his work done as soon as possible. As Drew unfolds the truths and conspiracies of this town, he leads himself and his helpless crew into a maze-like sewer system where they are chased by something not quite human.
Filming Locations:
Springfield, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Barberton, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Concord, North Carolina
Another Cinema Snob Movie (2019):
This adventure comedy horror movie is written by Brad Jones and Ryan Mitchelle and it is directed by Ryan Mitchelle.
The story revolves around the life of Craigh Golightly who portrayed a popular YouTube character and is now set to release an original film all on his own to theatres. When the film is laughed off, Craigh and the movie’s drunk director Neil sets out across the country with two other Youtubers in the quest of saving their film careers at the hands of Craig’s father, a powerful former TV executive.
Filming Locations:
Springfield, Illinois
Lombard, Illinois
Bad Teacher (2011):
This comedy romance movie is written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg and it is directed by Jake Kasdan. This movie has a tagline of “She doesn’t give an F.” It has been nominated for 10 awards out of which it won 6 awards.
The story revolves around the life of a gold-digger Elizabeth Halsey after her wealthy fiance breaks it off. She runs to a middle school to be a teacher so that she could save up enough money for her breast implant surgery. She brightens when Scott, a new teacher, turns out to rich and she stops showing films and sleeping in class when told that there is a bonus for the teacher whose students tops in the state exam. Honesty with students is her only skill.
Filming Locations:
Springfield, Illinois
Los Angeles, California
Santa Clarita, California
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003):
This comedy movie has been written by Amanda Brown (characters), Eve Ahlert (story), and Dennis Drake (story) and it is directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld. This movie has the tagline of “This summer...justice is Blonde.” It has been nominated for 8 awards out of which it won 3 awards (BMI Film & TV, Genesis Award, and Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award).
The story revolves around the life of a sassy postgrad Elle Woods who is all about animal rights. She is so serious about it that she puts her nuptial plans on hold and heads to Washington D.C to get an anti-animal testing bill passed. She is made fun of but as usual with her determination, hard work, and support from her husband prove everyone wrong.
Filming Locations:
Springfield, Illinois
Salt Lake City, Utah
Los Angeles, California
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield,_Illinois
https://www.springfield.il.us/Businesses/aboutSpringfield.aspx
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9285338/?ref_=adv_li_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8597424/?ref_=adv_li_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1284575/?ref_=adv_li_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0333780/?ref_=adv_li_tt