The film was shot primarily on location in New York City, on the streets of Manhattan, in clubs and residential areas, as well as on the Coney Island boardwalk. The locations create an authentic urban style: daytime public spaces for ordinary life, nightlife venues for building tension, and quiet side streets and apartments for more intimate, unsettling moments.

Filming Locations:

West 4th Street

In the Movie

Scene where Street scenes unfold in a residential area, using the confusing diagonal intersection and constant passersby to keep the characters in motion. The location supports a tense, realistic feel rather than a staged, closed set.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The intersection area of West 4th Street and West 12th Street is in Greenwich Village / West Village, where West 4th runs diagonally and unexpectedly crosses numbered streets. This real location features classic low-rise blocks, heavy pedestrian traffic, and a recognizable Lower Manhattan streetscape.

Farmers Market

In the Movie

Scene where Shae is shown in a mundane daytime routine among bustling pedestrians and market stalls; the public setting contrasts with her growing frustration after a series of bad encounters. The open, familiar space emphasizes how ordinary the city looks while her situation becomes darker.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Union Square Greenmarket is a long-standing open-air market located on the north and west sides of Union Square, surrounded by major subway entrances and dense retail. This real location is known for its produce stalls, weekday crowds, and good visibility across the park and adjacent avenues.

24 Minetta Lane

In the Movie

Scene where The sequence of events involving the apartment is framed by the narrow, hidden street outside, supporting more private and tense interactions around Shae's personal space. The intimate setting makes events feel closer and more immediate compared to the public scenes earlier.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 24 Minetta Lane is a small address on a narrow, winding street in Greenwich Village near MacDougal Street, an area known for its historic buildings, compact sidewalks, and quiet residential corners next to bustling nightlife streets. This real location feels enclosed and distinctly 'village' in scale.

West Boardwalk

In the Movie

Scene where The waterfront section is used to expand the story beyond Manhattan, placing the characters in a more open, less sheltered environment. Long sightlines and sparse moments on the boardwalk emphasize vulnerability and the difficulty of escaping consequences.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island is a long public promenade along the Atlantic coast with wide walking space, railings, beach access, and seasonal crowds. The western end near West 27th Street is slightly less central than the main amusement front, giving a more open, windswept feel.

The Box Nightclub

In the Movie

Scene where The plot uses a more risqué club setting to underscore the characters' accelerating downfall, placing them in a space built around spectacle and provocation. The venue's reputation and the neighborhood's energy reinforce the sense that the night is moving toward consequences.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Box is a nightlife venue on Chrystie Street in the Lower East Side, known for its theatrical, adult-oriented club experience and tightly controlled interior atmosphere. The real location sits amid dense LES nightlife corridors, with narrow sidewalks and constant evening street activity.

Marquee Nightclub

In the Movie

Scene where The night scene uses a crowded club setting to heighten pressure and unpredictability, placing Shae and Lu in an atmosphere of loud music, dim lighting, and tightly packed strangers. This location helps push the plot toward riskier decisions and dangerous interactions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Marquee is a well-known nightclub in the Chelsea neighborhood, located in a large space on 10th Avenue, designed for high capacity: multiple rooms, loud sound, and queues during peak hours. This real location is associated with nightlife crowds and an elegant, upscale club layout.