List of productions using the Vasquez Rocks as a filming location facts for kids
The Vasquez Rocks are amazing rock formations found in the Sierra Pelona Mountains in northern Los Angeles County, California. These unique rocks have been a popular spot for filming many movies, TV shows, music videos, and even video games! Their cool shapes make them perfect for showing different kinds of places, from alien planets to old Western towns.
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Movies Filmed at Vasquez Rocks
The Vasquez Rocks have appeared in countless movies over the years. Their unusual tilted layers and jagged peaks make them look like they belong on another planet, or in a wild Western landscape. This makes them a favorite for filmmakers who want to create exciting and memorable scenes.
Many famous films have used these rocks as a backdrop. Here are some you might know:
- Army of Darkness (1992)
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
- Blazing Saddles (1974)
- Cars (2006) - Yes, even animated movies use them as inspiration!
- The Flintstones (1994)
- Galaxy Quest (1999)
- Holes (2003)
- Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
- Jingle All the Way (1996)
- Joe Dirt (2001)
- John Carter (2012)
- Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
- The Muppet Movie (1979)
- Planet of the Apes (2001)
- Short Circuit (1986)
- Star Trek (2009)
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
- The Ten Commandments (1956)
TV Shows Featuring Vasquez Rocks
Just like in movies, the Vasquez Rocks have been a popular filming location for many television series. From classic Westerns to exciting sci-fi adventures, these rocks have played a starring role in countless TV episodes.
Here are some of the well-known TV shows that have filmed scenes at Vasquez Rocks:
- 24
- The A-Team
- Alias
- Batman (TV series)
- Battlestar Galactica
- The Big Bang Theory
- The Bionic Woman
- Bonanza
- Bones
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Charmed
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- Fantasy Island
- Firefly
- For All Mankind
- Friends
- Gunsmoke
- The Incredible Hulk
- JAG
- Lassie
- MacGyver
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
- Mission: Impossible
- Monk
- NCIS
- New Girl
- The Six Million Dollar Man
- Sliders
- Star Trek
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Star Trek: Enterprise
- Star Trek: Picard
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Star Trek: Voyager
- Teen Wolf
- The Twilight Zone
- Westworld
- The Wild Wild West
The rocks were even drawn into animated shows like Futurama and Star Trek: Lower Decks. They helped create alien landscapes, just like they did in live-action science fiction shows. The rocks were also animated in the movie Shrek (2001).
Music Videos and Video Games
The unique look of Vasquez Rocks has also made it a popular choice for music videos and even video games. Artists love to use the dramatic scenery for their songs.
Here are some music videos filmed there:
- "Black or White" by Michael Jackson
- "On" by BTS from Map of the Soul: 7 (2020)
- "Rehab" by Rihanna (featuring Justin Timberlake)
- "S Club Party" by S Club 7
- "Steal My Girl" by One Direction
- "You Got Lucky" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The cover of Village People's album Cruisin' was also shot at Vasquez Rocks.
In the world of video games, the rocks have made an appearance in:
- Prey, a video game by 3D Realms and Human Head Studios
See also
- Movie ranch
- Studio zone
