Paul Thomas Anderson’s towering drama of a ruthless oil prospector was filmed on the wide plains of West Texas – around Marfa – with California mansions for its later scenes of wealth and ruin.
Where was There Will Be Blood filmed?
There Will Be Blood was filmed around Marfa, Texas, with scenes in California.
Every There Will Be Blood location, explained
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The oil fields – Marfa
The oil-country plains used the land around Marfa in West Texas.
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California – the town
Some scenes used Lompoc and locations in California.
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The mansion – Beverly Hills
The prospector’s mansion used interiors in Beverly Hills and a castle exterior.
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The Texas plains
The film’s mood is shaped by the vast, dry plains of West Texas.
Planning a visit
The plains around Marfa, Texas – now a famous arts town – are stark, atmospheric, accessible country.
There Will Be Blood Fun Facts
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Filmed near Marfa The oil-country plains used the land around Marfa, West Texas.
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Shot beside No Country It filmed near Marfa at the same time as No Country for Old Men.
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'I drink your milkshake!' The film gave cinema one of its most quoted lines.
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Day-Lewis's Oscar Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor as Daniel Plainview.
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A PTA epic It is considered one of Paul Thomas Anderson’s masterpieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was There Will Be Blood filmed?
Around Marfa, Texas, with scenes in California.
Is it set in Texas?
It’s set in the California oil boom, but filmed largely in West Texas.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the plains around Marfa are accessible.
Who directed it?
Paul Thomas Anderson.
Who stars in it?
Daniel Day-Lewis.
