Top 10 Movies Filmed in Cape Town
Cape Town is similar to Hollywood in many respects: both are
close to the sea, located at the base of a mountain and full of
beautiful people. But they also have one more thing in common – both are
popular film locations.
Cape Town’s film industry is one that contributes greatly to the
Mother city’s economy and international flavour, and it’s booming, with
more and more productions being shot here every year. Hollywood
blockbusters, such as Safe House expose the beautiful city to the world.
The recently built Cape Town Film Studios, which is the first
Hollywood-style film studio complex to be built in Africa, with
state-of-the-art support services. The building encompasses studio
facilities, custom-built sets, a green room, sound stages, production
offices and more, and being situated in Cape Town, its location is
perfect for taking advantage of a moderate climate and a variety of
stunning venues and outdoor locations.
So this week, we’re counting down our
top 10 movies filmed in Cape Town.
- Chronicle (2012)
Three
high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible
discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control
and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. Starring Dane
DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan.
- Safe House (2012)
A
young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe
house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run
with his charge. Starring Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert
Patrick.
- Dark Tide (2012)
A
professional diver tutor returns to deep waters after 9 years,
following an almost fatal encounter with a great white shark. The
nightmare from the deep is still lurking – more carnivorous and hungry
than ever. Starring Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez, Ralph Brown
- Invictus (2009)
Nelson
Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a
unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national
rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Directed by
Clint Eastwood With: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge.
- The Last House on the Left (2009)
After
kidnapping and brutally assaulting two young women, a gang led by a
prison escapee unknowingly finds refuge at a vacation home belonging the
parents of one of the victims — a mother and father who devise an
increasingly gruesome series of revenge tactics. Starring Garret
Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn
