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It should be no surprise to hear that Michigan (Detroit specifically) is the car capital of the world. It is, after all, where Henry Ford founded his motor company in 1903. But there are a few other things about the 26th state that might be more of a surprise to hear about.<\/p>\n

Out of the five, Michigan borders four Great Lakes: Superior, Huron, Erie, and Michigan. Anywhere you are in the state, you are never more than 85 miles from a Great Lake. This contributes to it having the longest freshwater coastline in the world. Michigan even derives from a Native American word translating to a large or great lake.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget the state’s one and only national park: Isle Royale National Park. This special island park located on Lake Superior is only accessible by watercraft or a seaplane. It is on the National Register of Historic Places as well as a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve.<\/p>\n

With all this and so much more, it is not uncommon for filmmakers to drag their crew out to Michigan for either a few location shots or even a full movie. See below for a list of some of the best movies that owe scenery credits to Michigan:<\/p>\n

Movies filmed in Michigan<\/h2>\n

The Evil Dead (1981)<\/h3>\n

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Chockfull of campiness, gore, and demons, this horror film was the first of four movies (and a TV series) with Bruce Campbell as Ash. While the main setting is of course the cabin in the woods (which was filmed in Tennessee), there were some scenes done in Marshall and Detroit. The film continues to hold a particularly high cult status.<\/p>\n

1 h 25 min | R<\/p>\n

Gran Torino (2008)<\/h3>\n

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Similar to well over a dozen movies, Clint Eastwood not only starred but also directed and produced this film. The drama, the first big movie to feature Hmong Americans, was set (and also shot) in Highland Park, despite the original script using Minneapolis. Additional locations included Center Line, Royal Oak, and Grosse Point Park.<\/p>\n

1 h 56 min | R<\/p>\n

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)<\/h3>\n

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Starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, and Alan Arkin, this crime comedy was about a contract killer who heads back to his hometown for his ten-year high school reunion. And for a job, although no one believes he is an assassin until it is literally demonstrated in front of them. Some film locations were done in Gross Pointe.<\/p>\n

1 h 47 min | R<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Only the Lonely (1991)<\/h3>\n

Director Chris Columbus’s fourth film, this romcom starred John Candy as a middle-aged man who still lives at home with his very domineering mother (Maureen O’Hara). This becomes a bit complicated when he falls for and wants to marry Ally Sheedy’s Theresa. The film was set in Chicago, but there were some scenes filmed in the city of Niles.<\/p>\n

1 h 44 min | PG-13<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Need for Speed (2014)<\/h3>\n

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Based on a racing video game first released in 1994, this movie had Aaron Paul in the driver’s seat with supporting actors like Michael Keaton and Rami Malek, to name a few. To avenge his friend’s death and his own wrongful imprisonment, Tobey Marshall embarks on a cross-country race to San Francisco. Filming locations included Detroit.<\/p>\n

2 h 10 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

Mr. Mom (1983)<\/h3>\n

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Before he was Batman (or at least one of the many actors who has played the superhero), Michael Keaton was Jack Butler, a man who takes on the homemaker\/childrearing role after he loses his job and his wife must go to work. This comedy was set in Detroit, with some scenes done there, although it was shot in California for the most part.<\/p>\n

1 h 31 min | PG<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

True Romance (1993)<\/h3>\n

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This crime romance had Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette in the lead roles as a married couple trying to evade the mob. Supporting costars included Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt, and many others. It was written by Quentin Tarantino although he did not get into the director’s chair on this one. Filming locations included Detroit.<\/p>\n

2h | R<\/p>\n

Deadpool (2016)<\/h3>\n

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Another Marvel comic book character brought to life on the big screen, this one had Ryan Reynolds in the lead as a man trying to find the source of his new superhuman abilities and altered appearance (AKA his Deadpool-ness). There was a sequel two years later and a third movie will be forthcoming. Some scenes were done in Detroit.<\/p>\n

1 h 48 min | R
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