The film was shot primarily on real streets and interiors of Manhattan to ground the story of a corporate executive whose career frustration escalates into calculated violence. The locations emphasize everyday New York routines — commuting, office life, lunches, and chance encounters — so that the character's escalation feels embedded in normal city flow rather than isolated staged scenes.

Filming Locations:

Grand Central Terminal

In the Movie

Scene where the character moves through one of Manhattan's busiest public spaces, using the crowd of commuters and multiple exits to blend into the surroundings, observe targets, and quickly transition from subway to street routes.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major transportation hub in Midtown Manhattan, known for its main concourse, famous celestial ceiling, and intense commuter traffic. The building's public spaces and adjacent streets provide a recognizable New York scale and constant movement in the background.

Broadway (between Warren Street and Murray Street)

In the Movie

Scene where the action uses a recognizable Lower Manhattan block for exterior movements and transitions, showing the character navigating busy sidewalks and intersections in a way that appears ordinary and unnoticed by passersby.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a stretch of Broadway in Lower Manhattan near City Hall, with dense sidewalks, older commercial buildings, and steady daytime pedestrian flow. This corridor connects key administrative and financial zones, convenient for street-level scenes.

Alo Alo Bar (1030 3rd Avenue and East 61st Street)

In the Movie

Scene where bar or restaurant scenes are set at a recognizable Upper East Side corner, highlighting the contrast between public conversation and casual social setting with the character's controlled and suspicious behavior.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a former bar/restaurant on Third Avenue near East 61st Street on the Upper East Side. The location is typical of Manhattan social spots — with a street-facing facade, easily accessible, and suitable for after-work drinks or meetings.

Exchange Place and Hanover Street

In the Movie

Scene where exterior scenes play out against the backdrop of the Financial District, using narrow streets and rushing professionals so that the character visually blends into the city's daily business life while the threat level in the plot subtly escalates.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a compact intersection in the Financial District near Wall Street blocks, with narrow streets and stone-and-glass office facades. The area's geometry and pedestrian rhythm create a distinct corporate downtown atmosphere suitable for tense street scenes.

Graham Marshall's Apartment (Wooster Street and Grand Street)

In the Movie

Scene where material about home life and personal stakes supports a real residential Manhattan context, using recognizable SoHo streets for arrivals and departures, linking the character's domestic space to the broader city network.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a SoHo intersection surrounded by cast-iron architecture, residential loft buildings, and street-level shops. The mix of quiet side-street feel and nearby bustle makes the area suitable for exterior shots related to the apartment.