RoboCop 2 Filming Locations (1989) THEN & NOW | Houston, Texas

Robocop 2 was filmed in Houston, Texas in 1989 and premiered in June of 1990. We hope you enjoy our THEN and NOW tour of these Houston filming locations over 30 years later!
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[@Our80sLife]

In case you missed it, here's our original RoboCop Filming Locations video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXXlJaDZdF_kKM

[@jessegarcia5386]

I'm so thankful you did this video. .You guys rock😎🤘

[@Our80sLife]

@@jessegarcia5386 Thanks ❤️

[@DelPiero2004]

Fun story, I grew up in 4th Ward Houston. I was in Kindergarten at Wharton Elementary when filming wrapped up. Peter Weller came by and dropped off whole bunch of new Apple Computers he donated to the school! Everyone got free Tshirts from Orion Pictures, and a signed Robocop 2 still from Peter. I was present during the final street battle scene in downtown although I couldn't see anything you can hear the guns firing all night. Thank you for this!

[@Our80sLife]

Wow!! That's an amazing story!! Thanks so much for stopping by our channel and sharing your fun memories! How cool that Peter Weller came to your school and donated computers. He seems like a nice guy, and I've read that he really values education. Did you know he graduated from University of North Texas? I thought that was cool as well. You're so lucky to have experienced this bit of movie-making history! P.S. We really enjoyed our visit to Houston, and we'll definitely be back!

[@DelPiero2004]

@@Our80sLife Yes! I had learned years after when a few of my friends attended UNT back in '05! We were eating at a whataburger nearby when I noticed 2 Robocop Posters (of course the 2 Robocop movies being my favorite movies growing up) I mentioned how awesome that was that I grew up with those movies! That's when I learned that Peter Weller graduated from UNT!

[@WadeInTheWater23]

I lived in 4th ward at the time also . We were paid to take down our Christmas lights (according to my mother . Like $20 or $50)

[@Our80sLife]

@@WadeInTheWater23 That’s funny, thanks for sharing Wade!

[@Seiferboi]

I never knew that movie was filmed in Houston! That's so awesome! I've been to downtown Houston before for a field trip once. We got to go to the underground tunnels, which is filled with shopping, museums and restaurants.

[@Our80sLife]

Cool! We've heard of the underground tunnels but haven't been down there. They have those in downtown Dallas too, it's pretty neat!

[@cameronashworth1754]

Love this all the way from the UK - thanks for all the effort involved.

[@Our80sLife]

Our pleasure, thanks Cameron!

[@coldvoid]

I always feel sad when people bash the sequel. I love both RoboCop 1 and 2. Third part not so much ;)

[@Our80sLife]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching our video :)

[@HGPL11]

Can't wait for RoboCop 3 Filming Locations!!

[@Our80sLife]

We'll have to travel to Atlanta for that one! Can you believe three different cities played the part of Detroit in all three films?!

[@charlestoyreviewsandcoolgr9895]

thats so cool that you showed off these locations

[@Our80sLife]

Thank you! 😀

[@jessegarcia5386]

I was in downtown during the filming late at nite..I use to ride my skateboard late at nite w my buds. ..what a bad ass movie..That former hospital is haunted we use to go in there when it was abandoned...😱 scary shit in there .

[@Our80sLife]

That's so cool! By the way, our puppy is also named Jesse! It must've been awesome to see them filming at night... such a legendary movie! We were surprised to learn that the former hospital became apartments because honestly, it seemed like a kinda spooky place to live, eek! Anyway, thanks for stopping by our channel and watching our video!

[@robpshow2234]

O wow i remember that filming here in Houston thanks so much for sharing fam

[@Our80sLife]

Very cool!! Thanks for watching!

[@DungarooTV]

I loved Robo Cop 2 - very underrated. Love how you guys both wore Robo 2 merch! You guys rock!

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks for noticing our RoboCop merch! This was a fun trip for us!

[@DazOnFilm]

Robocop 2 was a big part of my childhood. Thanks for this!

[@Our80sLife]

Cool!! Thanks for stopping by our channel!

[@RyuFalchionX]

This was rad! Keep up the amazing content guys!

[@Our80sLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@C-mac_in_the_6ix]

That was great guys! I noticed Abbey was wearing an OCP top!!! lol I love the part where Keith stood at the exact spot where Robocop shoots around the guy and says "thank you for not smoking".

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks!! Gotta look the part, lol! Glad you enjoyed our video! 😀

[@PedroCastillo_1980]

I saw this film so many times when I was 10 years old in 1990 in my betamax and now in my 42 years old I still love this sequel Robocop 2 one of my favorites starring Peter Weller. Thank you guys😎👍

[@Our80sLife]

Awesome!! It sounds like you had a great childhood then. It's funny how we would just wear out whatever tapes we had available, ha! My favorite was Lost Boys... I swear I must've watched it dozens of times! Still love that one too! Thanks for stopping by our channel and sharing your memories!

[@PedroCastillo_1980]

@@Our80sLife That's great and yes I have bring memories to classic movies in my childhood. Take care both guys I hope more filming locations by the way I from Venezuela👍👍👍👍

[@kobimh8]

Good job, Thank you so much!

[@Our80sLife]

Our pleasure! We're glad you enjoyed our video!

[@eelco548]

Great work! Loved it! Cool Robocop T-shirt as well

[@Our80sLife]

Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed our video! 😄

[@justinsanders2705]

Loved the video guys. Big Robocop fan from way back in the day. I really dig you guy's awesome shirts!💪👍

[@Our80sLife]

Awesome, thanks Justin!!

[@waynezahra9213]

I guys, I can’t believe I’m 1 year late! But I guess it’s better to be late than never. Okay, this is another amazing video of yours that I’ve watched and I’ve really enjoyed it. To be totally honest, I wish I could have a Time Machine and revisit the 80s, just for 24 Hours, I would take in and appreciate every second. I’m looking forward for your next video/videos. Miami vice (Tv Show), The Karate kid, No Retreat No surrender or even Police academy would also be amazing to see from you both. Once “Again” thank you both kindly for your time and effort in which you’ve taken in making this video. Your hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. God bless you both. 🙏🏻❤️

[@paschallhouston]

Loved both Robocop location vids! Born in Downtown Houston Methodist hospital. Really would love to see the location of I come in Peace/Dark Angel movie with Dolph Lundgren filmed in Houston also.

[@Our80sLife]

Cool, thanks!! We've actually had a couple of requests for that one, so it seems like we need to watch it. Plus, viewers are constantly saying that Keith looks like Dolph Lundgren, lol!

[@mrskitt7963]

I loved Robo Cop!!! Great job guys😁

[@Our80sLife]

Thank you! 🤗

[@bigwit8527]

This is awesome!! I always wondered where it was

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks!! We’re glad you enjoyed our video! 😊

[@BlastPain]

that wall with Nuke skulls is awesome. it perfectly reflects all that old school atmosphere back in the days

[@johnsmallberries-px2mf]

I was on the set as a kid and one of the crew took a pic of me with the Ed 209 in front of the cop building . I saw Peter well er and said hey robocop can I get a autograph he said sorry kid I gotta go to work

[@Our80sLife]

Oh wow!! That's amazing (even though you didn't get the autograph.) Lucky kid, what a day!

[@johnsmallberries-px2mf]

@@Our80sLife wuts your email ill send ya the pic.

[@Our80sLife]

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[@classicmurals2820]

Geat vidp guys wel done. Grew up o tis movie. Well done

[@Our80sLife]

Thank you!!

[@Joseph-wq8gy]

I was just at the george r brown convention center for comicpalooza. Saw William shatner and wrestling in the general assembly. I go every year!

[@Our80sLife]

Cool! That sounds like a blast!!

[@whyyyyou]

Not a Robocop fan but I LOVE the 2nd film because it was directed by Irvin Kershner who was a wonderful director and he didn't disappoint. There is much of interest about this film. The warehouse scene is awesome. The showdown between Robocop & the mechanical monster is as epic as the showdown between Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader from TESB (which Kershner directed). Excellent performances by everyone. Tom Noonan in particular is having a good time. Great score by Leonard Rosenman... Enjoy the filming locations tour. It's a pity though, they didn't film any scenes in Detroit where the film is supposed to be taking place. Lots of great filming locations in Detroit.

[@Our80sLife]

Totally agree! Thanks for stopping by our channel and sharing your thoughts about RoboCop 2. It's rare that a sequel is equally as good (or arguably better) than the original, but this one was excellent!

[@Rhodes84]

Damn, about 80% of the original filming locations have been torn down

[@Our80sLife]

Yep, time marches on... but at least some of the places remain the same. Thanks for watching our video!

[@el_txserpico4501]

The first one filmed in dallas

[@Our80sLife]

Yes! We made another video of those filming locations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXXlJaDZdF_kKM

[@AZCJA]

That was fun!

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks!! Now whenever we watch this, we'll be thinking of our fun vacation with you guys!

[@turbotransam1980]

Very cool video, thanks for the tour. I could never figure out if they used the Jefferson David Hospital on elder street where you guys went or if they actually used the other location on Allen parkway that was demolished some years back.

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks for watching! We were a bit confused about that as well. From our research, we believe they used the old hospital on Elder St. (which was abandoned at the time) and probably also the taller building behind it (that's now gone) which is visible in the scene where they drive into the old ambulance bay with Duffy. Hope this helps!

[@turbotransam1980]

@@Our80sLifeI know it’s a delayed response, but could you guys confirm if in fact if the scene where Hob shooting Robocop in the helmet and mocks him filmed inside Jefferson Davis?

[@taquaquara1382]

Gostei, parabéns pelo vídeo.

[@Our80sLife]

Thank you! 😃

[@carlosfunes1598]

I was born at that hospital

[@Our80sLife]

Oh wow! That’s a fun little claim to fame, ha! 🤩

[@UrbanOutlaw713]

My mom worked at m bank downtown when they were filming this it was a big deal in the city at the time down town was a way rougher ran down area back then . Many of my family members including my father were born at Jefferson Davis hospital

[@Our80sLife]

Very cool!! Thanks for stopping by our channel and sharing your memories! It would have been amazing to be in the area during filming, wow!

[@givezerofx]

They filmed part at my mom's work they set some things up months before filming it was at the Pasadena Citizen Newspaper I got to be on set when they filmed it was amazing

[@Our80sLife]

Oh wow, that's cool! Do you remember which building it was located in?

[@jlobiafra]

@@Our80sLife I know the building. It's in old pasadena downtown area. I was told a lot of the movie was shot there but apparently that wasn't correct. Good to know they did at least shoot one scene in pasadena

[@peanutt82004]

Awesome video! Don't know if you guys are based in Texas but the interior shots of the the old man's office that the mayor goes to visit was shot in the lobby of 1600 Smith in downtown. Not sure what the building is called, google maps has it listed as Chevron credit union. The hallway to the escalators was also filmed inside the lobby.

[@Our80sLife]

Wow!! Thank you so much! That location was really bugging us, and there's plenty of information online that's inaccurate. I think you nailed it! We're originally from Texas (Dallas area) but we currently live in Wichita, Kansas. We filmed this video while on vacation in Houston back in September of last year. Anyway, thanks for helping us solve that mystery! Next time we're in the area, we'll definitely check it out.

[@jlobiafra]

I think that's the federal building

[@horrorfanrikki7993]

The next location you guys should do is "The Breakfast Club" it was The BEST movie EVER in the 80's and it's one of the BEST classic movies EVER today!! 😁

[@Our80sLife]

We'd love to visit the Chicago area where so many great John Hughes movies were filmed... The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Home Alone, Ferris Bueller, and more! Such classics!! Thanks for watching our video Rikki!

[@loganford3921]

11:13 when I was young kid in the early 90s I always thought that was Richard Pryor doing a cameo but it isn't him.

[@Our80sLife]

LOL!! I can totally see why you'd think that, now that you mention it. I love that little scene!

[@MikePalmerNY5]

A scene also was shot in Baytown Texas on Texas ave

[@Our80sLife]

Interesting... did we miss one?! Please tell us, which scene?

[@hectorlopez1069]

Peter Weller should have done robocop 3. I don't know why he didn't do it.

[@AnytingGoes]

He was already signed on to another movie, naked lunch? But they had to make the movie cause orion were going bust. Fred Dekker does say he and weller met at time though to say he couldnt do it.

[@hectorlopez1069]

@@AnytingGoes some other guy did robocop, instead.

[@AnytingGoes]

@@hectorlopez1069 i didnt think Burke was that bad, definately the 2nd best guy to play robo.

[@BlastPain]

cool material. thanks a lot! but here's slight correction - the production year is 1990 instead of 1989)

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed our video! 😊 Yes, the movie was released in 1990, filmed in the fall of 1989 - January 1990, so right on the cusp of the new decade. We found this article about the filming which has some neat photos, if you're interested: www.chron.com/entertainment/movies_tv/article/When-Robocop-2-came-to-Houston-6344343.php

[@randomchaos5139]

I was talking to the owner of NotsuoH and he says the scenewith thrcgirls kicking that guys butt then walking away was filmed in front his place at 312 main next to Preston. There's a building in the movie scene that does look like the front of the NotsuoH and Dean's bar building. It's cool that my bus stop is right next to the Wortham center. I was checking that out since seeing this video

[@Our80sLife]

Cool! Thanks for the insider tip!

[@randomchaos5139]

@@Our80sLife yea no disrespect. I was always under the impression it was closer to Main@Preston, across from the Preston train stop

[@Jew-Gi-Oh_419]

While Robocop 2 wasn't as good as the first one it still had a lot of passion when they made it. :) I think that's what's most important is that the film crew had an amazing time making it. Thank you so much for another amazing video! :D

[@Our80sLife]

We agree, but as far as sequels go, it's a pretty good one! Glad you're enjoying our videos :)

[@wroughtironmgtow9558]

there was a lot less trees in downtown Houston back in late 89 giving it a more urban and grittier appearance.now downtown Houston looks more and more like any major American city's downtown thus losing it's unique appearance it once had

[@Our80sLife]

Interesting thought! We hadn't considered that, but you're spot on. Thanks for watching our video!

[@jasondavidstapleton8337]

thank you for not smoking

[@Our80sLife]

That's our favorite part from RoboCop 2! Thanks for watching our videos!

[@jasondavidstapleton8337]

@@Our80sLife i love really good movies i love the movie the breakfast club eat my shorts

[@BlastPain]

please do the locations video for T1 and T2

[@Our80sLife]

Looks like those were filmed in the Los Angeles area. Would love to make a trip there, but not sure when we'll be able to go.

[@jlobiafra]

I always was told some of old Detroit scenes were filmed in pasadena Texas not far from Houston. Oh well at least pasadena will always have Urban Cowboy

[@Our80sLife]

We didn't see any mention of Pasadena in our research, so I'm thinking not... urban legend?! 😉

[@randallyoderjr3477]

The Second ROBOCOP movie is a case ROBOCOP part 1 meets GARBAGE PAIL KIDS, because part 2 is just as gory and raunchy as the GPK trading card line on top of the fact that it includes a killer kid and TOPPS manufactured the GPK trading cards and the ROBOCOP 2 trading cards.

[@Our80sLife]

Ha ha, so true! 😂🤣

[@ADAM_NORMAN]

LOL... ROBOCOP: Thank you for not smoking.... LOL.... Anyway, I always wanted to visit the old steel mill factory in Robocop 1....

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks for watching (and not smoking, lol!) That’s one of our favorite parts! Yes, it would’ve been cool to see the old steel mill, but sadly it’s long gone.

[@ivanpaezcabo6300]

I know some takes of the movie has been taken on LA streets, like when Robocop face in a duel to Cain in the motorcicle, so I guees is that the reason you didnt show the street where robocop kills cain in his truck

[@Our80sLife]

You are correct! There are a few minutes of screen time that were filmed in L.A. in both RoboCop and RoboCop 2, but the majority of filming took place on-location in Texas. Thanks for watching our video!

[@ivanpaezcabo6300]

@@Our80sLife Is a pleasure. A few time ago I've been analizing that scene that I told you when Rcp face in a duel to Cain in the motorycle. And I been trying to find out the exact location, because if you see it carefully, you can see the name of the streets before they crash. But I'd never found it on gloogle street view of Dallas, so im guessing it was somewhere in LA streets. Maby little tokyo

[@BlastPain]

so the explosion of gun store robbed by Carl Ciarfalio and Thomas Rosales characters was real. I heard that Houston government approved of all the blasts and gunshots throughout the city for the making of the movie. and just before R2 production began, the shooting of I Come In Peace came to end in Houston as well

[@Our80sLife]

That's so interesting, thanks for the insights! For that time in the late 80s, the special effects were really quite well done. It's an excellent movie! We really enjoyed seeing these places in person, and it was especially fun sharing the pictures from that scene with the baristas at the coffee shop that's located there now. So cool!

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Dolph Lundgren!

[@Our80sLife]

😂

[@gingerjerzak1948]

Have you seen the movie rio saw it years ago when we were near the end of the movie the real broke and the screen goes black and everyone awww then the person on the intercom said the real broke we will have it back in a minute then the movie played in the same place saw the end of the movie keep in mind this was in 2011

[@Our80sLife]

Rio is a cute movie! That happened to me once back in the 80s when the reel broke... surprised to hear it still happens!

[@gingerjerzak1948]

@@Our80sLife it was weird so we were watching and we heard it make a skipping noise then it was black people had their cameras out no one posted it to youtube now they have a tv in the window with a projecter the last movie we saw at the theater was mlp the movie no problems then

[@michaelwhitaker3033]

What about the RoboCop 3 location

[@Our80sLife]

RoboCop 3 was filmed in the Atlanta area, and it's definitely on our list of places to go.

[@hectorlopez1069]

​@@Our80sLifethe first one was shot in Dallas, TX.

[@Our80sLife]

@@hectorlopez1069 Yes, we filmed a video there too. Here’s a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXXlJaDZdF_kKM

[@AaronC143]

I've never seen any of the Robocop movies. He also appeared as a guest character in the Mortal Kombat 11 game.

[@Our80sLife]

Oh that's interesting! Okay, we think you should definitely remedy this situation... time to watch RoboCop! It's seriously good, we promise!

[@gybbe]

Once again, very very nice vid guys! Love the content 👍 Robocop 2 sucks by the way 😁

[@Our80sLife]

Thanks for watching! We'll have to agree to disagree, lol!

[@brandonjanuhowskimusic3034]

Where he got cut open alive was in the second Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston which has been torn down.

[@Our80sLife]

That's what we were thinking... thanks for the confirmation!

[@TheVirzo4]

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