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Tammy and the T-Rex Filming Locations: Uncovering the Action

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Tammy and the T-Rex, a cult classic romantic-comedy-horror, hasimpsed fans wondering about the filming locations of this unique film. Despite being set in a fictional town, the movie was shot in variousreal-life locations, adding a layer of intrigue for viewers. Let's embark on aquick tour of the filming locations that brought Tammy and her mechanical dinosaur totolife.

First off, the high school where Tammy and her friends attend, andwhere much of the film's central action takes place, was filmed atthe William Workman High School in City of Industry, California.

Firegated Community College

In the movie, Tammy's pursuit of arch-nemesis, Michael, leadshim to Firegated Community College. Although the scenes wereframed to look like a typical college campus, the filming locationwas actually the California State University, Dominguez Hills suministry buildings.

two people standing in front of a table with chairs and a dinosaur mural on the wall behind them
two people standing in front of a table with chairs and a dinosaur mural on the wall behind them
two people are standing in front of some dinosaurs by the water with trees and mountains in the background
two people are standing in front of some dinosaurs by the water with trees and mountains in the background
two people are flying a kite in the field next to some water and trees, while another person is watching
two people are flying a kite in the field next to some water and trees, while another person is watching

The graveyard where the climactic battle between Tammy's T-Rex andMichael's rival gang occurs is the actual Rosedale Cemetery inCompton, California. The eerie yet scenic location set the stagefor a memorable showdown that fans can still reenact today.

Tammy's House

Tammy's suburban home, where her parents worry about her anticsand where her mechanical T-Rex comes to life, is a private residencein Tujunga, California. The house's exterior and interior wereutilized to create Tammy's family environment, adding a touch ofauthenticity to the film.

an older man and woman sitting at tables in a restaurant with plants outside the windows
an older man and woman sitting at tables in a restaurant with plants outside the windows
The World is a Set: Film Locations in Real Life!
The World is a Set: Film Locations in Real Life!
two pictures side by side one with cars and the other with mountains in the background
two pictures side by side one with cars and the other with mountains in the background

Fans of Tammy's unique fashion sense may recognize her bedroom,which was filled with 90s posters, drawings, and mementos. Thisspecific set was constructed on a soundstage and not in Tammy'sactual home, so don't go knocking on that Tujunga door looking fora time capsule.

Jungleland Park and Casino

The casino where Tammy and her friends attend the "Big DanceOff" contest is a set belonging to Planet Hollywood Park on theLas Vegas Strip. However, due to production limitations, theinterior scenes were shot in a soundstage designed to mimic theactual casino's look and feel.

The exterior scenes of the casino were filmed at the recently closedJungleland Park in Thousand Palms, California. The park's themedfacades provided a fitting backdrop for the movie's late-nightshenanigans and high-stakes dance-offs.

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two men are walking through the jungle with trees in the foreground and another man on horseback behind them
an image of a road going through the woods
an image of a road going through the woods
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Jurassic World 2 Filming Locations, Jurassic World Mansion, Jurassic World Screencaps, Jurassic World Scenes, Jurassic World Main Street, Jurassic World 2 House, Lockwood Estate Jurassic World, Jurassic World Movie Scene, Jurassic World House
two people riding in the back of a pick up truck at night with headlights on
two people riding in the back of a pick up truck at night with headlights on
people are standing at the top of a small boat in front of a house on a hill
people are standing at the top of a small boat in front of a house on a hill
two men and a woman standing next to an alligator
two men and a woman standing next to an alligator

The T-Rex Disposal Site

Towards the end of the movie, Tammy's T-Rex meets its untimelyend at a scrapyard. In reality, these scenes were shot atthe Dempster Dumpsters Inc. recycling facility in Vernon,California.

If you're a dedicated fan eager to retrace Tammy and her T-Rex's footsteps, these filming locations offer a fun and nostalgicopportunity to connect with the movie on a deeper level.

The sights and sounds of Tammy's adventures continue to captivatefans worldwide. So grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, andembark on a journey through these real-life filming locations tocelebrate the whimsical world of Tammy and her trusty T-Rex.

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the jungle movie poster is shown in three different stages, including one being chased by an animal
an elephant standing on its hind legs in front of trees and people walking around it
an elephant standing on its hind legs in front of trees and people walking around it
there are two pictures one is foggy and the other has green grass in it
there are two pictures one is foggy and the other has green grass in it
two people are standing in the grass near a small tree and mountains with trees behind them
two people are standing in the grass near a small tree and mountains with trees behind them
two jeeps parked in the middle of a grassy field with trees on each side
two jeeps parked in the middle of a grassy field with trees on each side
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Jurassic Park Set Design, Jurassic Park Cage, Abandoned Jurassic Park Set, Jurassic Park Raptor Cage, Jurassic Park Building, Jurassic Park Research Lab, Jurassic Park T Rex Enclosure, Jurassic Park Setting, Jurassic Park Compound
a car is driving through an entrance to a dinosaur - like structure with lights on
a car is driving through an entrance to a dinosaur - like structure with lights on
people are walking around in front of a large building with scaffolding on it
people are walking around in front of a large building with scaffolding on it
7 Amazing Jurassic Park Filming Locations You Can Visit
7 Amazing Jurassic Park Filming Locations You Can Visit
a woman kneeling down next to a rhinoceros head with it's mouth open
a woman kneeling down next to a rhinoceros head with it's mouth open
there are many different pictures in this collage that include buildings, water and other things
there are many different pictures in this collage that include buildings, water and other things
two people are standing in front of a house with cars parked outside and trees surrounding it
two people are standing in front of a house with cars parked outside and trees surrounding it
people are watching two large dinosaurs in the water
people are watching two large dinosaurs in the water
Original T-Rex will return in Jurassic World 2!
Original T-Rex will return in Jurassic World 2!

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