The 1984 movie Terminator was primarily filmed in and around Los Angeles, California.
Here are some of the notable filming locations for the movie:
- Griffith Observatory:
The opening scenes of the movie were filmed at the Griffith Observatory. In the film, a naked Arnold Schwarzenegger appears on the observatory steps and steals clothes from some punk rockers. - Tech Noir:
The Tech Noir nightclub scenes were filmed at the famous Melody Lounge in Los Angeles. This is where Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) first encounters the Terminator. - Pico Boulevard Bridge:
The scene where the Terminator is hit by a truck was filmed on the Pico Boulevard Bridge in Los Angeles. - Linda Hamilton’s Apartment:
The apartment building where Sarah Connor lived was located at 1426 North Hayworth Avenue in West Hollywood. - Tiki Motel:
The Tiki Motel where Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) stays was located at 7300 Santa Fe Avenue in Huntington Park. - Bradbury Building:
The interior scenes of the police station were filmed at the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles. This building has also been featured in other movies like Blade Runner. - Griffith Park:
The climactic final scenes of the movie were filmed in Griffith Park. This is where the final showdown between the Terminator and Sarah Connor takes place.
These are just a few of the filming locations for Terminator. The movie was primarily filmed in and around Los Angeles, but there were also a few scenes filmed in other parts of California.