The film was shot in various picturesque locations, which helped create a unique atmosphere. Principal photography took place in Los Angeles, providing diverse urban landscapes for scenes on Earth. Some episodes were filmed in the California desert, adding mystery and ominousness to the depictions of hell. A significant portion of the filming also took place on the Universal Pictures studio lot, where sets were built for scenes set in hell. The use of amusement park elements in some scenes added a comedic and entertaining aspect to the plot.

Filming Locations:

Train Station

In the Movie

The scene where Nicky, just thrown out of the scorching inferno of hell, looks around with a bewildered expression. People scurry about, light hits his eyes, and everything contrasts so much with the familiar gloomy landscape of the underworld. Next to him stands his new assistant – a talking bulldog named Beefy. He immediately begins to brief Nicky, explaining that his brothers could be hiding in any guise: from a priest to a street bum. Beefy emphasizes the importance of attentiveness and caution, as the task is to find them and bring them back to hell. Nicky, still a bit stunned by the sudden change of scenery, realizes that a difficult and surprise-filled earthly mission awaits him.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Grand Central Terminal in New York. This train station is a popular filming location in New York due to its visual appeal and authenticity. Grand Central Terminal serves as a transportation hub for millions of people arriving and departing Manhattan daily. It is often used in films to establish arrival scenes in New York or for transportation-related scenes. The cavernous main hall with its intricate astronomical ceiling, designed by architect Whitney Warren and artist Paul César Helleu, also adds to the location's appeal.

Park

In the Movie

The scene where Nicky continues his search through the huge, unfamiliar city, but all in vain. With each hour, hope fades, and his older brothers seem to have vanished without a trace. In a fit of despair, Nicky wanders into a park and, finding a huge rock, collapses onto it exhausted. He refuses to move further, insisting on his desire to return to hell, where everything was clear and simple. Beefy, the loyal assistant, does not give up. He tries in every way to persuade Nicky, reminding him of the importance of their mission. Beefy suggests they think together about where else the brothers could have gone, what places they might have taken a liking to in this strange world.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the southern part of Central Park in Manhattan. Central Park, covering 341 hectares, is the most visited urban park in the United States and one of the most popular filming locations in the world. Its vast green spaces, numerous bridges, and statues create an ideal backdrop for various stories set in New York. Central Park is often chosen for its beauty and recognizability, as well as its spaciousness, which allows for the placement of film crew and equipment.

Café

In the Movie

The scene where Nicky and Beefy come across a street where a girl is sitting on a bench. Nicky, driven by a sudden impulse, sits down next to her and begins to pour out his soul. He talks about his difficult fate, how hard it is for him due to the lack of his father's love. The girl listens attentively and sincerely empathizes with his story. At some point, Nicky invites her to go for lunch, but she replies that she is not hungry. Instead, she invites him to a nearby ice cream parlor to have a treat.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of MacDougal Street and Minetta Lane in New York. This is an ordinary street with many shops and cafes, located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood. MacDougal Street is known as the most colorful and attractive place for tourists strolling in the Village in the evening. Greenwich Village itself is known as the bohemian district of New York. Such a location is ideal for a scene where a spontaneous conversation takes place between Nicky and the girl, as the atmosphere lends itself to casual communication. The many cafes and shops create a lively atmosphere, and the bench on the street allows the characters to comfortably settle in for a heartfelt conversation.