The Terminator FILMING LOCATIONS 1984 Then and Now

[@hectorlopez1069]

They will never do movies so classic like this ever again. The 80s were the greatest.

[@bobbeezel2593]

They really were man...and I miss it

[@ebonywatch]

Wrong. The 1960s were the greatest. You missed it.

[@ebonywatch]

@Phillip Banes Objection, Your Honour. Disco music, depressing movies, platform shoes, flares....shall I go on?

[@MrCouchmen]

@@ebonywatch Us armed forces retreat from Vietnam, Fall of Saigon, Watergate scandal - Nixon abdicated and Gerald Ford was new president, Yom Kippur war, oil crisis, energy crisis. But from the other side: Star Wars: The New hope hit the cinemas.

[@ebonywatch]

@@MrCouchmen the 60s: the British music invasion, James Bond hits the big screen, on TV: Mission: Impossible (better than the Cruise crap), The Man From UNCLE, Twilight Zone, One Step Beyond, Clint’s ‘Dollars’ trilogy, the start of the permissive movie era, The Graduate, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy, Psycho, The Birds, Dr. Strangelove…shall I go on?

[@shaunbarnett2972]

Saw The Terminator in the cinema back in 1984 as a ten year old and it still stands as probably the best cinema experience I've had in my life. Ahh to be ten again.

[@michaelfreedom.1966]

That's good I was 11 years old.

[@faeembrugh]

I was 19 and I had a guy behind me in the cinema who screamed 'he's still alive!!' when the Terminator skeleton rose from the flames. Needless to say our laughter spoiled the dramatic effect.

[@mikeg2491]

@@faeembrughI wasn’t quite old enough to see T1 in the theaters but I’m still thankful to have been old enough to see other films before the age of the internet and spoilers, nothing is secret or a surprise anymore, it’s sad.

[@newforestroadwarrior]

24:16 The tanker which was blown up was actually a radio controlled model about 12 feet long. Whether they also did a scale model of the building behind it I do not know.

[@mattiabianuccitrainer]

What a remarkable research job you've done! 🔝🔝👍

[@JasonKB]

THe level of detail in your videos is always impressive. A true joy to watch. Thanks, Nick!

[@NickP]

I really appreciate that Jason!

[@stephcarlofc]

This film is a true masterpiece. I'm a 1984 baby. To me, 1984 nay have the best movie lineup of all the years in the 80s ever!! The 80s was a time to be alive I'll tell you that!!

[@hectorlopez1069]

1984 movies were by far the greatest to come out.

[@stephcarlofc]

@@hectorlopez1069 Amen 👏🏽👏🏽

[@MotorScotti]

Amazing research and passion for details, again. Thanks Nick! For nostalgic reasons it's nice to see how many places have barely changed since 1984.

[@NickP]

I really appreciate it, you’re the best!

[@hectorlopez1069]

Arnold sure was the right choice to play the terminator. He was terrifying, horrifying and scary, as hell.

[@charlie7313m]

In fact he was second choice they were going to get o. j Simpson for the role

[@hectorlopez1069]

​@@charlie7313mI know that, Arnold was supposed to play Reese and O.J. Simpson was supposed to play the terminator.

[@hectorlopez1069]

​@@phillipbanes5484what are you talking about, Arnold was scary as hell. Arnold was the better one to do scary films in the 80s.

[@tinsku332Xd]

@@hectorlopez1069 yeah man your right

[@PatOD75]

And to think, they were going with Gilbert Godfrey b4 Arnold screen tested.

[@MF.Animal.Mother]

Outstanding job! I have watched many filming locations videos. You’re detail is second to none. Thanks for making this video for such and iconic movie from the 80’s. Wow keep up the great work!

[@NickP]

I greatly appreciate your feedback, thanks so much!

[@leonswan6733]

As a big movie buff starting as a kid of the 80`s and The Terminator being the main movie that got me into movies as a kid, Thank You A+++

[@hammertime104]

one of the most detailed terminator location videos i've seen. thumbs up!

[@NickP]

Thanks so much!

[@zannapics]

I was too young to see it in the theater but I remember HBO showing it at least 5x a day one summer, perhaps it was 85? It is one of my all time favorite movies. I just saw it in the theater for the first time on Sunday & again on Wednesday which brought a completely different dimension and I observed things I didn't notice before. Now to see those places in the light of day so many years away from 1984....thank you!!!!!

[@slopesgameroom]

This is probably the best location video i have ever scene. Incredibly well done

[@NickP]

I really appreciate that, thanks a lot!

[@kswalker75]

I really like they way you do the slit screen and pause the video to allow viewers to see then and now!!! Another great video!!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@epinephrin]

This is amazing thank you. It’s so helpful to see the locations when neutral to understand how master filmmakers came in and made all the choices they did to shape the tone, story lucky and dress the space to fit their needs.

[@binkbonusgbr]

Another great video. By far, the best movie locations channel on KZbin. You always seem to nail the angles in the movie clips.

[@NickP]

What a compliment! Thanks so much, I’ll do my best to keep them rolling.

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

👍👍! Nice that you were able to get inside the Carrows restaurant, they shut their doors back in October. Great video Nick!

[@ThomasfromAustria]

The owner might be a Terminator fan as well.

[@d.fortner6653]

I am glad to see the filming location of this movie been thinking about rewatching it lately.

[@ll7868]

Sarah's roommate was on that morning aerobics workout show in the 80s, my highschool girlfriend and her best friend were big aerobics buffs and worked out to that show almost every day before school while I practiced my drums to the shows techno beats from another room. I think she appeared in Playboy too.

[@Vaporvice84]

Never knew that 2 scenes were the exact same locations, but different angles or levels. More clever ways to get around the relatively low budget the flick had. Very cool.

[@SpamMouse]

Great work - thank you Nick.

[@NickP]

My pleasure! Thank you

[@cosmodrome9478]

Best filming locations channel EVER. The most important thing: the panoramic shots comparison done at the same, precise coverage and speed of the original, that's crucial. Immediate subscription!

[@NickP]

I really appreciate it, and will do my best to keep them coming!

[@fridgemagnet]

Fantastic content, wish I could sub twice. Greetings from the island of Jersey (home of the Jersey cow) Great Britain. Superb editing, your scene comparisons are spot on. Merry Christmas !

[@NickP]

Thanks so much! And a very Merry Christmas to you!

[@ICARUS_I]

What an A+ job you did compiling everything for this video. T2 is my all time favorite movie, however T1 will go down as one of the most memorable and iconic first movies to any film series ever. Truly a must watch.

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll cover T2 one day soon

[@docscrapper2153]

Fantastic video 👍. Great work, brings back memories and curiosity about what those places look like 🙂.

[@hectorlopez1069]

It changed after 1984

[@PpAirO5]

Thanks for doing the research, and making this epic video. Watching this was a really special experience. Thanks a lot 🙏😌

[@NickP]

Thanks for the awesome feedback

[@gerardwright2167]

Great video nick brings back happy memories. Brad fidel is a much under rated composer as well.

[@brice8539]

Nick, you out did yourself. Loved it! One of my favorite all time movies and would certainly be interested in the sequels as well. Fake Hillbilly Jim reference was great!

[@NickP]

Haha, thanks a lot Brice!

[@DancePhotography]

Thank you sir for this awesome video

[@MidvinterFilm]

Found this video in my recommendations. Such great work! I really love that you've nailed the compositions of the original shots more or less perfectly, even down to the correct focal length. You've earned a new subscriber, and really hope you get lots more subscribers in the future!

[@NickP]

That really means a lot, thanks so much!

[@ScotsmanJ]

Just watched all of your Warrior filming locations and had to subscribe. I used to find filming locations of my favourite shows when I'd visit the States before covid so thanks for showing these other movies too. I always wanted to find locations in LA where they filmed The Shield (2002) but couldn't find much online.

[@NickP]

Much appreciated! Oh, that was my favorite show back in the early 2000’s. I should try to track some of those down.

[@kingdingaling2469]

I love that way you edit your videos, the side by sides and making sure we get the clear picture of such great work of getting identical shots. Really impressed. Well Done Great work I really enjoy it 👍

[@NickP]

Awesome to hear! Many thanks!

[@mazdaksheytunak6939]

Thank you so much for taking the time and going to each location one by one!

[@msp9331]

that movie was so great, i still love it. thank you for your effort showing those historical locations

[@NickP]

Many thanks!

[@betsyrocks]

Great work. You really put the effort in.

[@karlleuschner6766]

Nice work! Thank you for your service. It’s so impressive to see all filming locations.

[@NickP]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@GoingtotheMovies]

Excellent work, Nick! You capture the ambience of the spots so well and of course the details and matchups are top notch. I have to agree with you too. The first Terminator has the better story!

[@NickP]

I really appreciate that brother!

[@touchofdumb]

Sarah’s apartment exterior is still dripping in original condition. I would enjoy if you choose 1 location per vid that you feel has retained its og vibe the most. Great work!

[@NickP]

Interesting idea… Thanks a lot!

[@coldspine2490]

dude t1 is my fav of all time, and you did a stunning job of capturing the same exact shots, god bless you my man thank you for the effort !

[@NickP]

That’s great to hear from a big fan of the movie. Thanks so much, and God bless you!!

[@Mauzertje]

Thank you from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@speeddrawfactory3618]

Best Filming Location video I have seen so far. Very accurate, very nicely done

[@NickP]

Many thanks!

[@LeAnimal65]

Hey, Nick! Great filming location video for a great movie! My uncle had a bit part in this flick. He's the bum Kyle Reese steals the pants from. Always gives me a kick to see him on the bug screen. Great yo see you again. How've you been?

[@NickP]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much, all is well. Hope all is still going well with you too.

[@eon14873]

That son of a bitch took my pants!

[@-danR]

That sonofabitch took my pants!

[@bueller747]

I watch several filming locations and your videos are hands down the best I’ve seen! I love how you match up your shots side by side and real time. 👊🏻

[@NickP]

That’s great to hear, thank you very much!

[@zafereldar]

I watched the film as one millionth time and have just dropped here :) thank you very much for amazing details. By the way to me the number 3 tunnel looks the right place.

[@Gibonz]

Greetings from Ireland! This is by far the best then & now for The Terminator. Excellent work and thank you so much 🙏

[@NickP]

Thanks so much!

[@skully7159]

Thank you for doing this video and stating the exact location. Next time I visit Los Angeles I will visit these locations.

[@sebastienr7852]

this is most definitely the best filming location youtube channel. you go above and beyond in that you even go inside locations, which most channels don't do. props to you.

[@NickP]

I really appreciate that, thanks a lot!

[@alilindsay4304]

Excellent video! I'd forgotten about the Griffith at the beginning! Went up there in February...absolutely gorgeous xx

[@NickP]

That’s awesome, I really appreciate it!

[@l____bugc____l]

Awesome stuff to watch! realy enjoying this. But how do you find all these locations?? I cant even imagine to walk somewhere and recognise key elements of a movie-shot. Let alone years and years later after renovations and even nature transforming locations.. Your eye for detail must be incredible.. Keep it up, this realy is some nostalgic stuff that is being preserved !

[@NickP]

Thanks so much! I research the areas and some of the info is listed online. …It’s a hobby I really enjoy. ..So I put some time into the venture. The more I do it, the more efficient I get with my projects. Again, much appreciated!

[@christianbuehner4709]

Great video, as always! So interesting and fun to watch! And Yes, its so great that you show the right angles! Best Filming Locations-channel on youtube! Many Greetings from Iserlohn, Germany (no Movie was shot here ;)

[@NickP]

Thank you so much!! Great to hear!

[@tsargoyle]

Excellent work. T1 and 2 are my favourite films of all time and it was a joy pausing and comparing locations. The brick work on the 3:57 to the right of Reece especially. I love how the surroundings are so nondescript for the most part but are part of such a legacy.

[@NickP]

Thanks so much! Great catch… it’s incredible to see areas that are frozen in time so many years later. Also, interesting to see how things change. Two great classics for sure!

[@oges74]

Love the big effort you put into finding the locations, another top locations video

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot Brett

[@deucebigalow5078]

Thank you very much, I've been waiting for a long time. the filming location of the terminator is shown in detail those places that were very interested in

[@NickP]

That’s great to hear!

[@Bag_monkey]

Having watched few of your videos, you are, hands down, the best filming locations content creator out there. How you frame your pictures with the real movie's is just impressing.

[@NickP]

I really appreciate that, thanks a lot.

[@jacensadventures]

Always enjoy and look forward to your videos. So well done and entertaining to watch! 👀

[@NickP]

Greatly appreciated!

[@klasson9667]

how beautifull is old america... comment from Georgia 🇬🇪

[@shakarussanders9911]

It always trips me out to see how much big cities change over the years and decades! It's really shown when you watch old movies and tv shows, i grew up in the Dallas/Ft Worth area it's unbelievable how much has changed here since i was a kid!

[@nchighwayman]

Best filming locations video i've seen. Great job lining up the shots to match what was in the film! subscribed!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@doncallangher6177]

Beautiful job. A few of these locations I've driven by and never suspected were in Terminator. Let alone Bev Hills Cop II! Appreciate the detail you used in perspective... smoothly aligning the movie images with present day images... really professional job!

[@NickP]

@@doncallangher6177 Thanks so much!

[@access2338-uj4zh]

The Panama Hotel on Winston Street in downtown Los Angeles is also the same exact street that the gang shootout in Predator 2 was shot where are the guy falls out of the window onto the picnic table.

[@NickP]

One of my earlier videos, yes

[@Mr.Kumar1]

Perfect 1:1 comparison, good work man, havent seen anything like this, 30 years on and you can see the resemblence of locations

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot

[@marianoyuba3736]

Woah, that's a real burger joint?! Nice!!! (And I love how they have pictures of the movie :P) Amazing video!!!!!

[@deletebilderberg]

I’ll say it again. Your work is outstanding Nick!

[@NickP]

Thanks so much

[@efeegemen7979]

great work. thank you so much

[@TheMightyCookieShow]

Fun fact the 18-wheeler exploding was actually doing on a miniature set that was built to match the real thing and then it was screen projected behind Linda Hamilton for the scene

[@michaelw4366]

Fantastic as always, thank you Nick

[@whitebull572]

it's me? Or did things and the streets look better in the '80s? Great video, one of the best I've seen

[@NickP]

I know what you mean …Thanks a lot

[@JontysCorner]

Just caught this great video, superb work lining everything up. Just incase no one had commented yet, that car is a Porsche 356 Roadster A. Built 1955 to 1959 👌

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot

[@AZguy44]

Thank you for Making this video. This was a real treat!

[@NickP]

Awesome!

[@alexnumber1317]

Greetings from the UK. We have watched quite a few of your videos, and having watched other KZbinrs doing movie locations, you sir are without doubt the best. Your attention to detail is outstanding. A massive, massive thumbs up from us. A well worthy subscription here ❤

[@NickP]

Wow, that means a lot! Happy to hear you are enjoying the videos. I’ll do my best to keep them coming. Thanks so much.

[@v8matey]

Hello from Australia. This video was really well done. love how you try an match up the camera shots too. nice work. =)

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexg6374]

Love this! Please, do Bigfoot and the Hendersons, in Seattle! Love those locations. Spectacular job this channel is, keep it up!

[@CoolCatProductions-365]

The interesting thing about many of these filming locations is that they are sitting in plain sight and people going by them everyday will never know.

[@cjcadventures]

Brilliant video well done ✅ finding these places I did hear that Linda Hamilton had a broken ankle when she was running from the lorry at the end they just bandaged her ankle up tight well done again fantastic video 👍🎥

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot bud! I did not know that about Hamilton.

[@cjcadventures]

@@NickP your very welcome I think I heard about Linda Hamilton's injury on the dvd extras all the best 👍

[@garyjpilcher]

That was amazing! Thank you for taking the time and dedication to be so detailed. Fascinating how things change but also stay the same. New subscriber here.

[@NickP]

Awesome, glad you liked it!

[@Anamnesis]

Excellent detective work, and impressive that you got into some of the interiors too. The Pasadena restaurant had already closed in 2022 before the video was uploaded though. But I was happy to see they had of photos of Sarah up on the wall ... it seems like it was the only filming location that was actually celebrating its landmark status. 😄

[@NickP]

Yes, one of the few… I really appreciate the feedback, thanks so much.

[@Faraday-dy9zd]

God damn dude this is magnificent. 👏👏👏👏How did you do that all the time !?

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot! I can be challenging lol.

[@justinlane1980]

Man, this is impressive! Very thorough and entertaining video. 👍

[@NickP]

I really appreciate it Justin, thanks a lot!

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Another great filming locations video! So what's the next big movie you do a filming location at...wish you would consider bad grandpa, dirty grandpa, or bad Santa! Will be in NYC whole month of November if you want to vlog together!

[@PaulH.]

The underground future war scenes were also shot at the steel works where the Police station building used to be.

[@NickP]

Very cool Thanks

[@chrisnorth4320]

so interesting to see those places. great work!

[@NickP]

Many Thanks!

[@ernokirnyan9984]

Thanks Pal! You brought back so many memories for me!!!

[@garyelder4610]

Great job. Some things to add. The filming of the scene where Sarah kills the terminator was in the Kern's Jams factory building off the 605 freeway in the City of Industry and the gas station at the end is in Littlerock, California between Victorville and Palmdale. It has been rebuilt since the movie. I always wondered why they say Tech Noir is on Pico and then Reese and Sarah hit the cop car after coming out of the alley in reverse and the cop says he is on 7th and Broadway which is a good distance away.

[@randymoyan7871]

Well done sir! I enjoyed this. The Terminator is one of my favorite movies.

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks.

[@boxinghistorian2629]

Great video I really enjoyed that the terminator is one of my all time favourite films. I live in England but would love to be able to see movie locations in american someday. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Great job Nick!! Enjoyed thoroughly 👌 👏

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot bud!

[@vollste]

Well done! Really enjoyed how you combined the old scenes and current ones together.

[@NickP]

Very cool to hear, thanks a lot!

[@ynothump2566]

Thanks so much for this superbly presented video and info. Subscribed. Love and respect from England UK ❤

[@NickP]

That's mighty kind of you!

[@ziemaxon5330]

Thanks Nick for Your hard job finding those locations!

[@NickP]

Thank you!

[@PaulKretz]

Thank you, sir! It was really interesting. Could not resist to watch the whole episode 👍🏼

[@NickP]

Awesome, thank you!

[@martijnschut3296]

Awesome video Nick! Thank you. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@NickP]

Many thanks Martijn!

[@speedbird737]

watching from the UK - great video!

[@speedbird737]

@Phillip Banes good idea will do!

[@edwardmcgee494]

Excellent...one of the best filming locations I have seen...

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DarkStar-wu9nq]

This is absolutely superb THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS

[@GeoTactics]

@17:46 did you check Zoo Drive and Riverside Drive? Looks like it could be the east side tunnel side with the vegetation.

[@NickP]

I was thinking that as well, didn’t get a close up look.

[@nemesisut8793]

Beautiful work lining up the shots!! Excellent work!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@ThomasfromAustria]

Thank you so much for that video because that movie is a real classic. Some quotes of the movie such as "I'll be back" or "get out" are still in use. Even here in Austria the term "Ich komme wieder" (I'll be back) is common. The German dub differs a little bit e.g. The scene when Arnold passes the entry of Tech noir without paying is in German "Hast du gesehen, Herkules hat nicht bezahlt? (Have you seen , Hercules didn't pay?) Well , everybody here knows the original quote. Thanks again Nick P and I'm looking forward to see your next video. Many blessings to our brothers and sisters across the big pond. Please stay safe

[@NickP]

That’s so true Thomas, here as well. I always appreciate your kind and interesting feedback! Great to hear from you, and hope all is still well. Thanks a lot!

[@pjdexter168]

Great job! I've been to a few, but had no idea I've walked right past (many times) the door he pushes the cop against and takes his gun lol, how crazy. I always just assumed that area was always gated off.

[@markschurer1874]

You do a very nice job lining up shots, framing, etc. Not easy. Labor of love.

[@NickP]

Thank you very much!

[@sakisgalinas2133]

Congratulations fot this amazing video my friend. From Greece congratulations again and again. Terminator was my favourite movie of all time.

[@NickP]

Happy it found you well! Thanks a lot!

[@paulwiley8902]

Excellent, superbly done, you done really well to find those locations..

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot

[@mikebas7325]

Awesome editing, love seeing the now compared with the movie scene. Great work, thanks for sharing.

[@NickP]

Thank you very much!