The cult movie of the 90's “The Haunting” was shot in New York and Los Angeles. New York locations were used for the street and subway scenes, while the interior scenes were created in sets built in the Paramount Studios pavilions in Los Angeles, which provided control over the filming process and created the necessary conditions for filming. The subway scenes were filmed on the abandoned level of one of the New York City subway stations, which added realism and gloom to the action. The loft was filmed in a real apartment located in an upscale Manhattan neighborhood: it belonged to the artist Michelle Oka Doner, and since the plot of the film Molly is also a sculptor, and its artistic atmosphere was perfect for creating the heroine's image. The choice of these locations helped to create a believable and emotionally intense atmosphere for the movie.
Sam and Molly's apartment
In movie
Scene where Sam and Molly move into their new apartment: first they renovate it, then they furnish it with furniture and other utensils, they are happy and in love. In the process of settling in, Sam's coworker comes to visit them and expresses his delight at their lavish dwelling. When the couple is fully settled in, the famous scene of Sam helping Molly mold a clay pot is one of the most memorable moments of the movie.
Timing: 8:09
Real
Scene was shot in a real Manhattan apartment owned by the artist-sculptor Michelle Oka Doner. This is the reason why this loft was so well suited for the filming of the movie. In addition, the location was chosen for its authentic atmosphere and architecture, perfect for the scenes in this movie.
New York
The street where Sam was shot
In movie
Scene where This is one of the most emotional and memorable scenes in the movie. Sam and Molly return home and Molly suddenly tells Sam that she is ready to marry him. Molly tells Sam that she is ready to marry him and start a family, which makes the moment even more touching and joyful. Their happiness and future plans are suddenly shattered by a mugger's attack. happiness is interrupted by a mugger's attack. The robber demands the wallet, but the situation quickly escalates when he hits Molly. Sam, protecting her, gets into a struggle with the mugger, at which point the mugger shoots Sam. Sam tries to catch up to the mugger, but soon returns to Molly and sees her sitting on the ground with his dead body. Molly screams and holds Sam in her arms while Sam, now in spirit form, watches on. At that moment, a light appears that should take him to heaven, but Sam decides to stay by Molly's side.
Timing: 18:20
Real
Scene was shot on Crosby Street between Spring Street and Prince Street in Manhattan. It is a narrow street with distinctive architecture that creates a tense and dramatic atmosphere.
New York
The restaurant where Molly and Oda Mae Brown meet
In movie
Scene where Molly meets with the medium Oda Mae Brown. Sam, in the form of a ghost, is present and tries to convince Molly through Oda Mae that he is here and wants to protect her. Molly doesn't believe Oda Mae at first and becomes angry, believing it to be some sort of trickery. Oda Mae relays Sam's words to Molly, but it doesn't convince her. Sam, realizing that something needs to be said that only he and Molly know, asks Oda Mae to pass on the phrase “‘Ditto’” (similar), which he often used instead of the words “‘I love you’”. When Molly hears this word, she immediately realizes that Oda Mae is really communicating with Sam and begins to believe her. This scene shows how strong the bond between Sam and Molly is, and how even in death he finds a way to protect and support her.
Timing: 49:28
Real
Scene was shot at the Mezzogiorno restaurant on Spring Street in Soho. The location still exists today, but the Mezzogiorno closed and two new restaurants opened under the names Altesi Downtown and St Tropez.
New York
