I first saw "Duel" back in 1974 and as I started to watch the movie, I was told that some scenes had been filmed in the Soledad Canyon Area, which in 1974, the Soledad Canyon Area is where I was residing in with my Dad. "Chuck's Cafe" Set for this movie was still a "movie set." I actually saw some of where "Duel" was made.
I was born and bred in Antelope Valley so we would take the SR 14 through Soledad Canyon to get to Santa Clarita, San Fernando, LA, Malibu, etc. I recognized all the mountains, flora, and terrain whenever we drove along the freeway. Hearing for the first time that it was all shot in Soledad near Palmdale in 1971 literally blew my mind! :)
This is one of the most heart-pounding, truly terrifying films I've ever seen. The great Richard Matheson could scare you like nobody else..the man was pure genius! I also have Mr Matheson's novelette of "Duel". And Spielberg brought it to film to perfection. Absolute brilliance! ❤
Richard, I have read and re-read this wonderfully scary tale over the many years I have had a copy of it! And, I do the the same with the movie. I still retain the wonder of reading this amazing tale for the first time. It's time I read it again! Thank you, sir!😀
Amazing film, loved it for years! Penguin published a great 'Best of Richard Matheson' about five years ago, definitely worth a read if you enjoyed this (it does include Duel). There's also a Charles Beaumont volume too.
I wanted to tell you. I am a senior who has watched Duel a few times. Always loved it I love the fact it was filmed on location, not in a studio. Part of it. Cuz it would look fact. I cant tell when the stunt car driver was driving and Weaver. It would be the Chase scenes butbthen it showed Dennis face like he was driving. Thank you. We all liked Dennis Weaver. ( Chester.
Does anyone know the significance of the cars' licence plate *149* *PCE* ? I'm asking because I've seen other television series vehicles use that same plate ; I've also seen variations on it ( the A-TEAM van was "1PCE149" ) . In 'actuality' , a 1971 California plate would have its first letter as "C" , "D" , or "E" (e.g. , "149 *D* PG") .
I wonder if this is the same writer who authored short western novels. Interesting fact about this short story is that it appeared in an issue of Playboy Magazine too.
It's a shame Richard didn't keep writing these short stories. His was some of the best ever written.
Great story, great movie, great writer.
I first saw "Duel" back in 1974 and as I started to watch the movie, I was told that some scenes had been filmed in the Soledad Canyon Area, which in 1974, the Soledad Canyon Area is where I was residing in with my Dad. "Chuck's Cafe" Set for this movie was still a "movie set." I actually saw some of where "Duel" was made.
I was born and bred in Antelope Valley so we would take the SR 14 through Soledad Canyon to get to Santa Clarita, San Fernando, LA, Malibu, etc. I recognized all the mountains, flora, and terrain whenever we drove along the freeway. Hearing for the first time that it was all shot in Soledad near Palmdale in 1971 literally blew my mind! :)
Some of the best things I have ever read and some of the best things put to film were written by this gent here. His work on Twilight Zone - GEEZE!
Thanks Darren, for uploading this and the interview with Spielberg. True filmmaking.
Best movie ever..Duel.
This is one of the most heart-pounding, truly terrifying films I've ever seen. The great Richard Matheson could scare you like nobody else..the man was pure genius! I also have Mr Matheson's novelette of "Duel". And Spielberg brought it to film to perfection. Absolute brilliance! ❤
Richard, I have read and re-read this wonderfully scary tale over the many years I have had a copy of it! And, I do the the same with the movie. I still retain the wonder of reading this amazing tale for the first time. It's time I read it again! Thank you, sir!😀
Amazing film, loved it for years! Penguin published a great 'Best of Richard Matheson' about five years ago, definitely worth a read if you enjoyed this (it does include Duel). There's also a Charles Beaumont volume too.
Yes, Goldenberg's scoring is one of the most effective things about this classic movie.
I love those hats he always wore! Sooooo cute!
I wanted to tell you. I am a senior who has watched Duel a few times. Always loved it
I love the fact it was filmed on location, not in a studio. Part of it. Cuz it would look fact. I cant tell when the stunt car driver was driving and Weaver. It would be the Chase scenes butbthen it showed Dennis face like he was driving. Thank you. We all liked Dennis Weaver. ( Chester.
So simple, so effective, we wish we'd all thought if it first.
The movie was great
Does anyone know the significance of the cars' licence plate *149* *PCE* ? I'm asking because I've seen other television series vehicles use that same plate ; I've also seen variations on it ( the A-TEAM van was "1PCE149" ) .
In 'actuality' , a 1971 California plate would have its first letter as "C" , "D" , or "E" (e.g. , "149 *D* PG") .
I wonder if this is the same writer who authored short western novels.
Interesting fact about this short story is that it appeared in an issue of Playboy Magazine too.
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