While some of the most tense scenes in Russell Crowe’s 2020 thrillerUnhingedtake place behind the wheel, multiple notable filming locations are seen throughout the movie.UnhingedfollowsCrowe’s character, credited only as “Man”, who stalks and terrorizes Rachel Flynn (Caren Pistorius) after she honks at him for blocking the road at a green traffic light. As the movie progresses, the man further escalates his violence and threats toward Rachel, proving to audiences that road rage can cause serious danger.
Unhingedwas released theatrically in 2020,during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and struggled to perform at the box office. However, recently debuting on Netflix,Unhinged’s streaming release has brought new attention to the movie. ThoughUnhingedholds a meager 48% critics score onRotten Tomatoes, the movie’s action and intensity have proven entertaining to new audiences. This new attention has gotten viewers interested in learning where the altercations between the man and Rachel occurred.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Crisscrossing Streets Of The New Orleans Can Be Seen In Several Scenes In Unhinged
Though many ofUnhinged’s scenes take place in Rachel’s and the Man’s cars, there are several locations that are recognizable as being in New Orleans,both on and off the roads. The chase scene in which Rachel attempts to drive away from the man after leaving a gas station makes use of New Orleans' crisscrossing roads which lead onto larger bridges and freeways. This chase makes use of the city’s slow-moving traffic, a major factor throughout the film. Audiences can also catch a glimpse of the city’s scenery as Rachel drops her son, Kyle, off at a school in downtown New Orleans.
Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner Provided The Setting For The Suburban Scenes Of Unhinged
Next to New Orleans is the quieter suburban town of Kenner, Louisiana. SinceUnhingedmakes it clear that parts of the characters' lives take place in New Orleans, it only makes sense that they could live in the nearby town and travel into the city for work or school. These scenes help to create a distinction between when the characters are driving around the city and when they are entering a residential area on their way home.
How Russell Crowe’s Unhinged Was Inspired By Steven Spielberg’s First Movie From 53 Years Ago
Russell Crowe’s road-rage thriller Unhinged took influence from Steven Spielberg’s very first movie: the 1971 made-for-TV actioner Duel.
Unhingedmade use of the suburban visuals of neighborhoods in Kenner to show that the characters usually lead quiet and peaceful lives. The movie shows Rachel’s house, where several important and shocking scenes occur, as being in a typical neighborhood outside the city. Later, in the movie’s climax,Rachel and Kyle drive through her mother’s large, maze-like neighborhood in an attempt to hide from the Man.The Kenner neighborhood’s winding streets confuse the man long enough for Rachel and Kyle to form a plan and ultimately come out victorious.
Unhinged
Cast
Unhinged is a thriller directed by Derrick Borte, featuring Russell Crowe as a man who becomes violently unhinged following a road rage incident. The film explores themes of escalating tension and personal safety as the protagonist, portrayed by Caren Pistorius, becomes the target of Crowe’s character’s wrath.
