Was 'Anaconda' actually filmed in the Amazons? Read details about its shooting location

Directed by Luis Llosa, Anaconda is a 1997 adventure horror movie, which has, over years, received a cult status. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight and Owen Wilson, show is revolving around a documentary film crew who embark on a journey to Amazon rainforest to capture giant anaconda snake. setting of movie is so splendid that it keeps viewers hooked to its imry. However, considering fact that movie is fictional has made fans wonder if movie was actually filmed in Amazon. Here’s taking a closer look at shooting location of Anaconda.

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Was Anaconda actually filmed in Amazons?

Amazonas, Brazil

Anaconda boasts a picturesque green setting of evergreen forest and as per online database IMDb, movie was actually filmed in Amazon forest. To be more specific movie was extensively shot in Manaus region of Amazonas. For unversed, Amazonas is a state of Brazil, whose most part is covered with tropical jungle. capital city Manaus is largest city of state which has inhabitants living in middle of jungle on Amazon River.

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USA

After Brazil, horror flick was shot in different locations in United States. A portion of movie was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada while some in Los Angeles. A few scenes were filmed in Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden which is located in 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia. rest scenic scenes were captured in Pasadena and Arcadia, California.

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Anaconda’s reception

Upon its release, Anaconda received mixed reviews by fans and critics alike with an IMDb rating of 4.8 out of 10. movie was followed by a series of sequels first one being Anacondas: Hunt for Blood Orchid, which released back in 2004. It was proceeded by release of three more films namely Anaconda 3: Offspring in 2008, Anacondas: Trail of Blood in 2009 and Lake Placid Vs Anaconda in 2015 which became a crossover film with Lake Placid film franchise.

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