New York
Who ya gonna call? Honestly, there are so many New York-set films that could answer that popular question. But the rough, creepy characteristics of Ghostbusters always takes the cake for its witty reputation of what NYC is to many spectators of different generations. We ain’t afraid of New York! New York-set films don’t stop there, check out these runner-ups: Do the Right Thing, Taxi Driver, Dog Day Afternoon, Goodfellas, Saturday Night Fever, Coming to America, A Bronx Tale, Elf, American Psycho, Basquiat, The Apartment, Juice, King Kong (1933), Midnight Cowboy, and When Harry Met Sally.
North Carolina
David Lynch’s Blue Velvet is certainly not for the weak-kneed. However, if you can manage North Carolina plunge into insanity, fixation, and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, here’s a terrific, dark yet entertaining movie you will enjoy. For those of you wanting more daunting films to watch, take a good look at these North Carolina-set motion pictures Cape Fear (either version), Carrie (1976), The Descent; Bull Durham, Cold Mountain, George Washington, Nell, or Norma Rae.