The film was shot primarily on real New York City streets and iconic buildings, using bustling public spaces to support a story about paranoia, surveillance, and sudden danger in everyday routines. The locations highlight contrasts between crowds and isolation, official government architecture and ordinary storefronts, and familiar commuter routes that can quickly feel threatening when someone is being followed.

Filming Locations:

Intersection of Prince Street and Thompson Street, SoHo

In the Movie

Scene where street action at a recognizable corner, where approaching cars, pedestrians, and SoHo's dense street grid heighten the sense of surveillance while remaining an ordinary neighborhood block scene.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a specific SoHo intersection, surrounded by classic mixed-use Manhattan buildings, typical corner shops, and steady pedestrian flow; recognizable street signs and consistent urban texture make it easy to match shots from different angles and times of day.

Times Square, Manhattan

In the Movie

Scene where crowded Midtown blocks and crossings emphasize how a person can feel both visible and unnoticed, with bright signs, traffic, and continuous movement creating a sense of pressure and pursuit.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major Midtown commercial intersection and public square, at Broadway and Seventh Avenue, known for huge digital billboards, constant pedestrian flow, and intense transit connections, making it visually rich and instantly recognizable on camera.

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House (Battery Place / Bowling Green area)

In the Movie

Scene where an official work environment through imposing government architecture, where the formal setting underscores institutional power, controlled access, and the sense that important decisions are made behind guarded doors.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a monumental Beaux-Arts federal building at the southern tip of Manhattan, known for its grand facade, official entrances, and civic scale; the official architecture clearly conveys government presence and authority in a single establishing shot.

Barnes & Noble (Union Square area), Manhattan

In the Movie

Scene where public interior and street scenes are built around an ordinary shopping stop, where the calm familiar setting contrasts with suspicion and haste, and the Union Square surroundings provide natural crowd movement for staging and continuity.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a prominent bookstore near Union Square, an area with high foot traffic, subway access, and a mix of shopping and public spaces; the storefront context provides plausible everyday routines and cover for casual browsing.

Queensboro Bridge (Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge), Manhattan approach

In the Movie

Scene where travel and tension scenes use the bridge approach to hint at transition, escape routes, and vulnerability on open infrastructure, with traffic lanes and industrial framework amplifying the sense of limited options.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major East River crossing connecting Manhattan and Queens, with a distinctive steel truss structure, multi-level traffic flow, and strong perspective lines; the Manhattan-side approaches near East 59th Street provide clear urban backdrops for travel and chase scenes.

New York County Criminal Court (100 Centre Street), Manhattan

In the Movie

Scene where court-related scenes rely on the recognizable setting of the justice system, using the building's facade and adjacent sidewalks to convey official scrutiny, legal stakes, and pressure from institutions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major Lower Manhattan courthouse complex with strong security presence, large entrances, and constant movement of lawyers and visitors; the building's civic function is immediately readable and supports procedural or investigative plot points.