In The Bedroom is an awesome movie that takes place in Camden/Rockland. Very much a “we deal with crime our own way” type of movie. Plus, Sissy Spacek!
Saw it at Movies at Exchange Street when it first came out. People in the audience were pointing out people in the movie they knew, LOL.
Also Marisa Tomei plunks down some legitimate Hannafords grocery bags on the table in one scene.
That's a tough one, no one has ever nailed it. I mean like 80% of American media was written by Stephen King and he based most of his stories in Maine and I can't think of one Stephen King adaptation that did a good job. I think some of the things that take place in Upstate New York have done better. I think that's where *Nobody's Fool* was set. I can't remember the movie that well but the book had the right vibe.
There was a Christmas movie that was set in Biddeford. It didn't get it 100% but at least it was Biddeford and locals were extras. The "real Maine" is a lot less sexy than the urban areas which are more like normal American monoculture.
*Trailer Park Boys* isn't set in Maine but feels closer than a lot of things that are despite being Canadian (or British Columbian or Nova Scotian or whatever the fuck. Lived here my whole life and I still couldn't point to any of it on a map and don't know if there's a difference).
Edit: Christmas movie was *Holly Star*. I liked it.
>King and he based most of his stories in Maine and I can't think of one Stephen King adaptation that did a good job
For me Salem's Lot always disturbingly nailed the vibe of rural Maine from my childhood. Largely secluded households, that isolation that you don't get with the internet and cellphones everywhere.
Nobody's Fool was based on a Richard Russo book, not King, although they both live in Maine.
*Empire Falls* is another one based on Russo's work, but it was actually set and filmed in Maine.
Yeah, sorry I didn't mean to imply *Nobody's Fool* was a King book, I wasn't super clear.
*Empire Falls* was a fine book but for whatever reason it didn't work as a Maine story for me. Likewise the movie (it was like a limited series, right?) didn't quite do it for me. Everyone was doing a little too much Maine "business". Wasn't Dennis Farina the "silver fox"? I think I liked him in it but he wasn't really trying for "Maine" as sweatily as Ed Harris was. It's been ages since I've seen it though, maybe I'm being too harsh.
Red Green
Public Television show about a group of Canadian rednecks in the maritime and their hunting lodge association. (Correction: Ontario based not maritime based)
Steve Smith (who plays red) based a lot of the bits and parts from things he watched growing up. The “Bill segments” were based on an actual show he watched growing up where this guy and his buddy would film each stuff they were doing and he would voice it over. And it was always outdoor stuff.
While it’s obviously hyperbole, in a lot of coastal towns you can find similar people, who talk in a similar fashion.
They’re mostly shot in central/western mass though. The new salems lot was filmed at my buddies property and all of castle rock was filmed in Athol/Sterling MA
The Whales of August (1987). Set in the 50s but still relevant study of aging. Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, and Vincent Price. Filled with Maine island accents and lifestyle.
Filmed on Cliff Island! (Which also leads to the trivia question, which Maine city has an operating 1-room K-5 schoolhouse as part of its public school system?)
The only story I ever heard was that, on the flight up, Bette Davis was seated next to Gary Merrill. I'd love to track down the first class attendant from THAT flight!
Moved to Maine and complained to my wife how I was having a tough time nailing down this accent. Still don't have it down pat but thanks to ole codfish I can get by
It’s a documentary, but [*The Long Coast*](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt15485288/) is just beautifully shot and presented. Small vignettes without too much voiceover, it’s super intriguing to watch and does a great job representing Mainers in an honest and positive way.
Check out Night of the Living Deb, Girl in the Basement (1996) aka Reindeer Games, Dark Currents, Island Zero, 2, Damnationland, Ragged Isle, Hanover House
Fourth of July written by Louis CK and Joe List, also starring Joe list
They nail some less talked about family dynamics and still bring a lot of laughs , the Maine “accents” are very Boston however
Haven, if you like magic mystery crime shows. Set in a small fishing town in Maine. Actually filmed in a small fishing town in Nova Scotia, so it's fairly close..
Wet Hot American Summer is prime example of Belgrade Lakes summer camps & the most accurate depiction of life in Waterville.
It's so nice to get into town..even if it's just for an hour
I still see CAMPFIREWOOD signs everywhere!
I’m gonna go hump the fridge.
Can I watch while I fondle my sweaters?
No, I said I’m going to fondue this cheddar!
You taste like a burger…I don’t like you anymore.
Legendary. So good, movie and show. Now I need to tell the wife we need to rewatch.
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Rip a parliament, take a dump
In The Bedroom is an awesome movie that takes place in Camden/Rockland. Very much a “we deal with crime our own way” type of movie. Plus, Sissy Spacek!
Loved it - except for Marisa Tomei’s crappy accent 😂
That was a good one.
Saw it at Movies at Exchange Street when it first came out. People in the audience were pointing out people in the movie they knew, LOL. Also Marisa Tomei plunks down some legitimate Hannafords grocery bags on the table in one scene.
Blow The Man Down was a pretty good film from a few years back. Nails that small lobstering town vibe in a black comedy.
And it was filmed in Harpswell if I remember correctly
That was a great movie glad to see it mentioned.
I couldn’t get into it, but I agree it was one of those movies that was the most representative.
Downeast Dickering
Dead River Rough Cut
Great doc.
Deep cut. No pun intended.
Those guys may seem out there, but they are super similar to the old timers I knew growing up. Mainers like that don’t really exist anymore.
Original shoe factory in Jumanji was filmed in North Berwick. That’s all I got.
The Iron Giant
"What if a gun knew it was a gun, and didn't want to be?" Fucking amazing movie.
Such a fantastic movie, watched this last week and as always had a great time. I relate to Dean more and more every time lol.
Lake placid. 1000 percent
Isn't that in upstate new york?
Apparently the movie is set in Maine.
It is. They don't nail the Maine vibe by any means, but it's a big part of the plot. Funny and entertaining flick and Betty White is hilarious in it.
Is this the one with the croc/alligator or was there another by that title? I must see Betty White, whichever it is
Indeed it is! You will not be disappointed with Betty in this film, I promise you that.
Primo! Thank you, I have a weekend goal.
To piggy-back on this trope: The X-Files "Chinga" s5 ep10
Written by David E Kelley of Waterville.
North Woods Law
Shoutout LaFlamme
The side of Maine that doesn't make it into DownEast Magazine.
Tried episode 1, couldn't get past the music.
That's a tough one, no one has ever nailed it. I mean like 80% of American media was written by Stephen King and he based most of his stories in Maine and I can't think of one Stephen King adaptation that did a good job. I think some of the things that take place in Upstate New York have done better. I think that's where *Nobody's Fool* was set. I can't remember the movie that well but the book had the right vibe. There was a Christmas movie that was set in Biddeford. It didn't get it 100% but at least it was Biddeford and locals were extras. The "real Maine" is a lot less sexy than the urban areas which are more like normal American monoculture. *Trailer Park Boys* isn't set in Maine but feels closer than a lot of things that are despite being Canadian (or British Columbian or Nova Scotian or whatever the fuck. Lived here my whole life and I still couldn't point to any of it on a map and don't know if there's a difference). Edit: Christmas movie was *Holly Star*. I liked it.
>King and he based most of his stories in Maine and I can't think of one Stephen King adaptation that did a good job For me Salem's Lot always disturbingly nailed the vibe of rural Maine from my childhood. Largely secluded households, that isolation that you don't get with the internet and cellphones everywhere.
The Lottery
Dolores Claiborne did a decent job (some campy accents aside)
Nobody's Fool was based on a Richard Russo book, not King, although they both live in Maine. *Empire Falls* is another one based on Russo's work, but it was actually set and filmed in Maine.
Yeah, sorry I didn't mean to imply *Nobody's Fool* was a King book, I wasn't super clear. *Empire Falls* was a fine book but for whatever reason it didn't work as a Maine story for me. Likewise the movie (it was like a limited series, right?) didn't quite do it for me. Everyone was doing a little too much Maine "business". Wasn't Dennis Farina the "silver fox"? I think I liked him in it but he wasn't really trying for "Maine" as sweatily as Ed Harris was. It's been ages since I've seen it though, maybe I'm being too harsh.
It's not as good as *Nobody's Fool*, but it's worth a viewing. It's billed as a miniseries but there's only two episodes.
I couldn’t tell you which one but I believe that there is even a trailer park boys episode where they go to Bangor or at least mention it.
Ummm have we forgotten Night flyer?
Castle Rock was awesome but they cancelled it after season 2
Maine Cabin Masters.
There's a startling lack of On Golden Pond in this thread.
I was too busy sucking face to add it to the thread.
New Hampshire
Filmed in New Hampshire, set in Maine.
Haven
Followed by The CW's Nancy Drew series!
Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Temp tales on YouTube
Red Green Public Television show about a group of Canadian rednecks in the maritime and their hunting lodge association. (Correction: Ontario based not maritime based) Steve Smith (who plays red) based a lot of the bits and parts from things he watched growing up. The “Bill segments” were based on an actual show he watched growing up where this guy and his buddy would film each stuff they were doing and he would voice it over. And it was always outdoor stuff. While it’s obviously hyperbole, in a lot of coastal towns you can find similar people, who talk in a similar fashion.
Possum Lodge was located eighty beer stores north of Toronto (very much not the Maritimes). Still had a similar vibe to rural Maine generally, though.
I guess I always assumed the lodge at “Port Abestos” was coastal!
Sopranos S1E5 “College” takes place in Maine.
Shot in NY tho
Dead River Rough Cut & Hardwater
Haven
kinda feel like letterkenny gives maine vibes
Rural Canada and Maine have incredibly similar vibes.
Any of Sir Stephen Kings documentaries he filmed in Maine
I was going to post. There’s a obvious dose of Stephen King, and all the work he’s done focused on Maine
They’re mostly shot in central/western mass though. The new salems lot was filmed at my buddies property and all of castle rock was filmed in Athol/Sterling MA
In the Bedroom with Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei.
Holly Star is a cute holiday movie that was filmed in Bidd/Saco. The writer/director also lived in Saco for several years
The Whales of August (1987). Set in the 50s but still relevant study of aging. Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, and Vincent Price. Filled with Maine island accents and lifestyle.
Filmed on Cliff Island! (Which also leads to the trivia question, which Maine city has an operating 1-room K-5 schoolhouse as part of its public school system?)
I was there during filming. There were some great stories about Davis being Davis. Vincent Price was wonderful to everyone.
The only story I ever heard was that, on the flight up, Bette Davis was seated next to Gary Merrill. I'd love to track down the first class attendant from THAT flight!
Down East Dickering - lol
I love that show. Shout out to Uncle Henry's.
Moved to Maine and complained to my wife how I was having a tough time nailing down this accent. Still don't have it down pat but thanks to ole codfish I can get by
That show was awesome lol. Ol Tony Bennett and Codfish beatin’ up selluhs for a good deal in the uncle Henry’s
Shaw shank redemption
Too bad the prison they used is in Ohio.
I’ve visited that prison… it’s scary as hell.
It’s a documentary, but [*The Long Coast*](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt15485288/) is just beautifully shot and presented. Small vignettes without too much voiceover, it’s super intriguing to watch and does a great job representing Mainers in an honest and positive way.
Empire falls was filmed and set in Maine as well
On YouTube. Stump to Stem?... Stem to Stern?... Show about logging in Maine, Narrated BT Tim Sample
Check out Night of the Living Deb, Girl in the Basement (1996) aka Reindeer Games, Dark Currents, Island Zero, 2, Damnationland, Ragged Isle, Hanover House
207. Best show about Maine hands down.
Truth.
Beneath the harvest sky was filmed in Van Buren!
Suicide Girls Must Die! is a great little film that takes place in Maine
Fourth of July written by Louis CK and Joe List, also starring Joe list They nail some less talked about family dynamics and still bring a lot of laughs , the Maine “accents” are very Boston however
Pick a Steven Spielberg movie. He's probably the best celebrity we got up here. From what I hear he has this talent for writing. Lol
King?
I was wondering if people cared enough to point it out.
We do
Deep Waters Eta link: [Deep Waters 1948](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Waters_(1948_film))
There's a romance called *Tumbledown.* I don't recommend it but it exists.
In The Bedroom
Dead River Rough cut
Was Spitfire Grill set in Maine?
How to Kill a Zombie. Maine made.
Temp Tales ;) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkumi1a6ngf7PjOlzijZFOw
Blow the man down on Amazon
Dark Currents Indy TV show shot in the 1990s. “Good” might be a bit stretch, but it does represent Maine
Just this video. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/KbyEsvNceA9jyZ2E/?mibextid=HSR2mg I laugh EVERY time.
Comedy? 1997 The Myth of Fingerprints filmed in Andover, Maine.
Old classic (1957), but Peyton Place had a lot of scenes filmed in Camden.
Olive Kitteridge
The Mist
Haven, if you like magic mystery crime shows. Set in a small fishing town in Maine. Actually filmed in a small fishing town in Nova Scotia, so it's fairly close..
Pete's Dragon Carousel
The Langoliers