A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) filming locations

Watford, United Kingdom

Large film studio complex in Leavesden, near Watford, converted from a former aircraft factory.

The scene : Main filming location of the film: it is here, about thirty kilometers from London, and not in New York, that the team created most of the invaded Manhattan that Sam traverses with his cat Frodo.

Leavesden Backlot

Watford, United Kingdom

Outdoor backlot of the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden complex, near Watford.

The scene : The same intersection lined with shops features Chinatown, the Lower East Side, the Upper East Side, and then East Harlem, as Sam, Eric, and Frodo traverse Manhattan; notably, the bodega and the facade of Patsy's Pizzeria can be seen there. The very last shot was also filmed there: Sam walks up a street in Harlem while listening to music, with the camera circling around him for nearly forty seconds.

Charing Cross Underground Station

London, United Kingdom

London Underground station beneath Trafalgar Square, featuring disused Jubilee Line platforms.

The scene : Surrounded by creatures, Sam and Eric rush down an escalator to a flooded platform: the interiors of this subway sequence were filmed in the station, transformed for the occasion into a New York station in MTA colors.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : The subway sequence continues outdoors: its exterior shots were filmed at this Canary Wharf station, complementing the interiors shot at Charing Cross.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : A chase goes through the lobby of a New York office building: it is that of the Canary Wharf tower that served as the set.

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia

London, United Kingdom

The scene : The Greek Orthodox cathedral in Bayswater hosts the cathedral scene, where it pretends to be a New York church.

The George Tavern (Stepney)

London, United Kingdom

The scene : This old pub on Commercial Road lends its rooms to the interior scenes of Loetta's Jazz Club.

34 Masons Hill (Bromley)

Bromley, United Kingdom

Building of the Bertha James Day Centre, a day center located on Masons Hill, in Bromley.

The scene : The Bertha James Day Centre, a day center in Bromley, has been completely remodeled to serve as the nursing home in the film.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : The street was closed to traffic in order to shoot additional footage for the film's opening sequence.

Paddock Tank Backlot (Pinewood)

Iver Heath, United Kingdom

Pinewood's outdoor backlot features the Paddock Tank, a large open-air filming water tank.

The scene : The last moments of the finale: Eric's dive into the East River was filmed in this pool at Pinewood Studios.

New York, United States

The scene : The final shot shows Sam walking down Lexington Avenue, at the level of 104th Street. Filmed on the Leavesden backlot, it was completed with footage of the real intersection: ILM captured three or four blocks there, at the same time of day, to recreate the background.

Bovingdon Airfield

Bovingdon, United Kingdom

Former RAF airfield south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire, already a set for classic war films (Battle of Britain, 633 Squadron).

The scene : At the beginning of the finale, Samira and Eric emerge from between the buildings to try to cross the deserted FDR Drive to reach the East River, under the threat of the creatures: these facades were built over the airfield runway.

London, United Kingdom

Charlton riverside quay, just upstream of the Thames Barrier, built in the early 20th century to unload coal and sand destined for London; it is now used for filming and river operations.

The scene : Pursued by the creatures, Eric rushes down a jetty to reach the survivors' boat: the chase was filmed on this Thames dock.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : The scenes filmed aboard a boat were shot on this basin, during a shoot that brought together more than two hundred people, including crew and actors.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : Another major shoot took place on the bridge and along the nearby quay, where characters walk into the water.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : One of the two river scenes of the film was shot on this basin in 2023, with the support of Livett's camera, action, and safety boats.