Where was Alien Space Avenger filmed
Alien Space Avenger
Year: 1989
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Country: USA
Film was filmed on recognizable Manhattan streets and park landmarks, using crowded public spaces to contrast everyday New York life with a story about extraterrestrial fugitives hiding inside human bodies while a relentless bounty hunter closes in. The locations emphasize neon-lit nightlife, dense pedestrian traffic, and calmer Central Park vistas, helping the action move from hectic avenues to quieter waterside moments.
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Locations
Boating Lake
In movie
Scene where the story pauses near the park water where characters move along the shoreline and open views replace tight streets, giving the sequence a clearer visual field for tracking, spotting, or planning the next move.
Real
Scene was shot the Central Park water body commonly referred to as The Lake, a popular spot for rowboats and shoreline walking paths with views toward bridges and surrounding trees that provide a calmer, more natural backdrop.
Merchant's Gate Fountain
In movie
Scene where the movement funnels through a park entrance by a fountain where characters can slip from city sidewalks into park pathways, using the shift in terrain and crowds to break pursuit and regroup briefly.
Real
Scene was shot a fountain area by Merchant’s Gate at the southwest corner approach to Central Park near Columbus Circle, used as a recognizable transition point between traffic-heavy Midtown edges and the park’s interior paths.
Times Square
In movie
Scene where the alien criminals blend into a dense crowd under bright signage, using the constant movement and sensory overload of Midtown to stay unnoticed while they search for cover and avoid their pursuer in public.
Real
Scene was shot a major commercial intersection and entertainment district in Midtown Manhattan, centered on the Broadway and Seventh Avenue corridor and surrounded by theaters, giant LED billboards, and heavy pedestrian traffic at nearly all hours.
Washington Square North
In movie
Scene where the characters pass along the park’s northern edge where the setting feels more residential and controlled, letting the chase and hiding moments play with clearer sightlines than the surrounding busier avenues.
Real
Scene was shot the street running along the north edge of Washington Square Park, lined with historic townhouses and university-related buildings, offering a quieter neighborhood look just steps from the park’s open plaza areas.