Flowers in the Attic - 1987

Kristy Swanson was among the actors in the 1987 horror movie "Flowers in the Attic," based on the best-selling book. The film was set at the Crane Estate in Ipswich.

Furry Vengeance - 2010

Brooke Shields and Brendan Fraser star in the comedy "Furry Vengeance". The 2010 release was shot in Boston, Danvers, Crane Beach in Ipswich and Topsfield. (credit: AP)

The Game Plan - 2007

"The Game Plan" featuring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson filmed locally in 2007. The crew set up at Emerson College, The Barking Crab in Boston, Gillette Stadium, College of The Holy Cross in Worcester and in Gloucester. (credit: Walk Disney Pictures)

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - 2009

The spring 2009 film "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Michael Douglas. Scenes from the film were shot in Boston, and at the Crane Estate in Ipswich. (credit: AP)

To Gillian on her 37th Birthday - 1996

Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer starred in 1996's "To Gillian on her 37th Birthday." Much of the film was shot on Nantucket, including the Brant Point Lighthouse, the HY-Line ferry Terminal, Madaket and Eel Point Roads, Cuff Road, Milestone Road, Polpis Road, and East Creek Road.

HouseSitter - 1992

Goldie Hawn and Steve Martin stared in 1992's "HouseSitter," with scenes shot in Boston, Concord and Cohasset. (credit: Getty Images)

Gone Baby Gone - 2007

Casey Affleck starred in 2007's "Gone Baby Gone," directed by his brother Ben. Local shooting locations included the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center in Boston, Moakley Park in Boston, WCVB Studio in Needham; South Boston, Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Dorchester, Lynn, Hormel Stadium in Medford, The Meadow Glen Mall, the Quincy Quarries, Waltham and Winchester. (credit: Miramax Films)

The Good Son - 1993

Macaulay Culkin starred in the 1993 thriller "The Good Son." The movie was shot on the North Shore in Manchester-By-the-Sea, Lobster Cove, Annisquam, Rockport, Gloucester, Danvers, Beverly and Marblehead Cemetery.

Good Will Hunting - 1997

Local actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for writing 1997's "Good Will Hunting." The film was shot at Woody's L Street Tavern in South Boston, Fley Field in South Boston, Harvard Square's 'The Tasty' and 'Au Bon Pain', MIT, along the Charles River, on the MBTA Red Line and at Wonderland Dog Track in Revere. (credit: AP)

The Great Debaters - 2007

Denzel Washington stars in 2007's "The Great Debaters." Scenes were filmed in Boston and at Harvard University in Cambridge. (credit: AP)

Grown Ups - 2010

"Grown Ups", also starring Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James and Rob Schneider is about a group of high school friends who come home as adults to attend a funeral. (credit: AP)

Harvard Man - 2001

Adrian Grenier, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Joey Lauren Adams starred in 2001's "Harvard Man" which was shot in Cambridge.

Here on Earth - 2000

Chris Klein and Leelee Sobieski starred in the 2000 romantic comedy "Here on Earth." The film contained aerial footage of Boston, and shot scenes in Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield.. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

Hocus Pocus: 1993

Bette Midler in a scene from 1993's "Hocus Pocus." Scenes from the movie were shot at Pioneer Village in Salem at at Marblehead Cemetery. (credit: AP)

Once Around - 1991

Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfus starred in 1991's "Once Around.' Scenes from the movie were filmed in the Boston Public Garden, on the Longfellow Bridge, also in Charlestown, and on the Mystic Valley Parkway in Arlington. (credit: AP)

Next Stop Wonderland - 1998

Hope Davis starred in "Next Stop, Wonderland" set in Boston. Scenes from the film were shot in Revere, in Downtown Boston and at the Aquarium. (credit: Getty Images/Evan Agostini)

In Dreams - 1999

Annette Bening in a scene from the 1999 film "In Dreams." Scenes were shot locally at Northampton State Hospital, in Southampton, Northfield/Mt. Herman Academy in Northfield, the V.A.Hosptial in Florence, in Huntington, and at Smith College. (credit: Dreamworks)

International Velvet - 1978

Tatum O'Neal starred in the 1978 sequel "International Velvet." Though shot mostly in England, some scenes were shot locally.

The Invention of Lying - 2009

"The Invention of Lying" which stars Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Rob Lowe, shot scenes in Mass. in 2008. The movie filmed in both Lowell and Andover. (credit: AP)

The MatchMaker - 1997

Janeane Garofalo starred in 1997's "The MatchMaker," with scenes shot in Faneuil Hall. (credit: AP)

Jaws, Jaws II, Jaws: The Revenge

"Jaws", "Jaws II" and "Jaws: The Revenge" were all shot on Martha's Vineyard. (credit: Universal City Studios)

The Social Network - 2010

Actor Jesse Eisenberg plays Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2010's "The Social Network". The film was shot in Boston and at Wheelock College. (credit: Getty Images/Scott Halleran)

Joe & Joe - 1996

The 1996 indy film "Joe & Joe" was shot on Cape Cod.

Primary Motive - 1992

Judd Nelson and Justine Bateman starred in 1992's "Primary Motive," with scenes shot at the Massachusetts State House and in Marshfield. (credit: Getty Images/Justin Sullivan)

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon - 1970

A young Liza Minnelli starred in 1970's "Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon." Scenes from the film were shot at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree, and in Manchester-by-the-Sea. (credit: Paramount Pictures)

Just Cause - 1995

Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne in 1995's "Just Cause," with scenes shot in Harvard Square.

Zookeeper - 2010

Kevin James was at the Franklin Park Zoo in 2009 to film the 2010 release "Zookeeper." Animals in the movie will have familiar voices, the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Cher and Adam Sandler. (credit: Getty Images/Miguel Villagren)

The Secret - 1992

Kirk Douglas starred in 1992's "The Secret," shot partly on Boston's MBTA. (credit: AP)

Legally Blonde - 2001

Reese Witherspoon took on Harvard in 2001's "Legally Blonde." The movie contains aerial footage of Cambridge. (credit: Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures)

Getting Away With Murder - 1996

Lily Tomlin starred opposite Dan Akroyd in 1996's "Getting Away With Murder," shot in Boston. (credit: AP)

Little Big League - 1994

Luke Edwards starred as the 12-year-old owner of the Minnesota Twins in 1994's "Little Big League." Scenes from the movie were shot at Fenway Park.

Little Women - 1994

The 1994 remake of "Little Women" starring Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Trini Alvarado, Kirsten Dunst, and Susan Sarandon was filmed partially in Deerfield. (credit: Columbia Pictures)

Love Story - 1970

Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal in 1970's "Love Story." Scenes were shot in Cambridge and in Hamilton at the U.S. Equestrian Team Headquarters. (credit: Paramount Pictures)

Paul Blart Mall Cop - 2009

Kevin James filmed 'Paul Blart Mall Cop' at the Burlington Mall in 2008. (credit: AP)

The Fighter - 2010

(credit: Getty Images/Elisabetta Villa)

In 2009 Mark Wahlberg was in Lowell filming "The Fighter", the story of boxer 'Irish' Mickey Ward. The 2010 release also stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams. (credit: Getty Images/Elisabetta Villa)

Mermaids - 1990

Young Christina Ricci and Winona Ryder starred alongside Cher and Bob Hoskins in 1990's "Mermaids." Scenes from the movie were shot in North Easton's Borderland State Park, in Rockport, Ipswich and Lincoln.

Before and After - 1996

Meryl Streep starred opposite Liam Neeson in the 1996 film "Before and After." The film was shot largely in western Massachusetts, including scenes in Lee, Lenox, Shelburne, Springfield, South Egremont, Great Barrington, and Pittsfield. (credit: AP)

Mona Lisa Smile - 2003

Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal in 2003's "Mona Lisa Smile" which was shot at Wellesley College. (credit: Sony Pictures)

Moonlight Mile - 2003

Jake Gyllenhaal and Ellen Pompeo in the 2003 romance, "Moonlight Mile." It was shot in Gloucester, Swampscott, Plum Island and Cohasset. (credit: Touchstone Pictures)

The Maiden Heist - 2008

Morgan Freeman was among the A-List celebrities starring in 2008's "The Maiden Heist." It was filmed partly in Boston. (credit: AP)

Mrs. Winterbourne - 1996

Shirley MacLaine, Brenden Fraser and Ricki Lake in 1996's "Mrs. Winterbourne." Scenes from the movie were shot at Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston, the Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, in Marblehead, Beverly, and Charlestown.

Mystic River - 2003

Sean Penn starred in 2003's "Mystic River," based on the novel by local author Dennis Lehane. The movie was shot in Boston's Franklin Park, South Boston, East Boston, Doyle's Pub in Jamaica Plain, Charlestown, Canton, Dorchester, Mattapan and Chelsea.(credit: AP)

The Next Karate Kid - 1994

Pat Morita and Hillary Swank starred in the 1994 film "The Next Karate Kid." The film was largely shot in Massachusetts, including at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Halibut Point in Rockport, Tufts University in Medford, Brookline High School, and along Route 119 in Groton.

Knowing - 2009

The 2009 Nicolas Cage film "Knowing" filmed at the Haystack Observatory in Westford. (credit: Getty Images/Vince Bucci)

Malice - 1993

Nicole Kidman starred opposite Alec Baldwin in 1993's "Malice." The movie filmed at Smith College in Northampton, the Lord Jeffrey Inn in Amherst, The Abbey in South Boston, in Cambridge, and at One Beacon Street in Boston. (credit: Getty Images/Frazer Harrison)

Oleanna - 1994

William H. Macy and Debra Eisenstadt in 1994's "Oleanna." Scens from the film were shot at Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham. (credit: Samuel Goldwyn Company)

Osmosis Jones - 2001

Bill Murray and Chris Elliott in a scene from the partially animated 2001 comedy "Osmosis Jones." Scenes were shot in Myles Standish State Park in Plymouth. (credit: Warner Bros.)

The Out-of-Towners - 1998

Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn in the 1998 remake of "The Out-of-Towners." It featured aerial shots of Arlington and Boston. The original 1970 film starring Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis was shot at Logan Airport. (credit: Paramount Pictures)

Outside Providence - 1999

Alec Baldwin starred in 1999's "Outside Providence," with scenes shot at Foxboro Stadium and in South Attleboro.

Run -1991

Patrick Dempsey starred opposite Kelly Preston in 1991's "Run." Scenes from the film were shot on Boston Common. (credit: AP)

The Perfect Storm - 2001

Mark Wahlberg and George Clooney starred in "The Perfect Storm" in 2001. The film was based on the true story of the doomed Gloucester fishing boat Andrea Gail, and was shot largely on location in Gloucester. (credit: AP)

Pink Panther Deux - 2009

Steve Martin returned as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in "Pink Panther Deux". It was shot locally in Bedford, Winchester and in Boston at the Convention & Expo Center, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and Wang Center. (credit: MGM/Columbia Pictures)

Prozac Nation - 2001

Christina Ricci starred in the 2001 drama "Prozac Nation." Scenes from the movie were shot in Cambridge and at Wheaton College in Norton.

The River Wild - 1994

David Strathairn and Meryl Streep starred in 1994's "The River Wild," shot along the Charles River. (credit: Universal Pictures)

Sabrina - 1995

Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond star in the 1995 romance "Sabrina." Scenes from the movie were shot on Martha's Vineyard. (credit: Paramount Pictures)

Grown Ups - 2010

Adam Sandler was in Southborough in May 2009, to shoot 2010's "Grown Ups". (credit: WBZ-TV)

School Ties - 1992

A young Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck shared the screen in 1992's "School Ties" shot on location at the Middlesex School in Concord. The film also shot scenes in Concord Town Center, the Acton Tennis Club, in West Groton, Lowell and Sterling.

The Serpent and the Rainbow - 1988

The 1988 Wes Craven horror flick "The Serpent and the Rainbow" has scenes shot in Copley Square.

Session 9 - 2001

David Caruso starred in the 2001 thriller "Session 9," shot at Danvers State Hospital.

Shallow Hal - 2001

Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Black starred in the 2001 film "Shallow Hal." Scenes were shot at Mt. Wachusett in Princeton. (credit: Conundrum Entertainment)

Shutter Island - 2010

Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from movie "Shutter Island", which opened in February 2010. In 2008, scenes from "Shutter Island" were filmed in Boston, Hyde Park, Wilson Mountain Reservation in Dedham, Hull, Medfield State Hospital, Borderland State Park in Sharon, and Whittenton Mills in Taunton. (credit: AP)

The Spanish Prisoner - 1997

Ben Gazzara and Steve Martin starred in 1997's "The Spanish Prisoner." Scenes from the film were shot at Logan Airport, in the North End, Rowes Wharf, South Boston and Cambridge.

Spartan - 2004

Val Kilmer starred alongside William H. Macy and Ed O'Neill in 2004's "Spartan." Local shooting locations included the Zakim Bridge, Beacon Hill, Harvard University, Hanson's Farm in Framingham, and in Milton. (credit: Warner Bros.)

State and Main - 2000

Alec Baldwin, William H. Macy, Sarah Jessica Parker and Philip Seymour Hoffman were among the stars appearing in the 2000 film "State and Main." Scenes from the movie were shot in Manchester-By-The-Sea and at the Endicott Estate in Dedham.

Stiffs - 2006

Danny Aeillo and Jon Polito starred in the 2006 dark comedy "Stiffs" which was shot in and around Boston. (credit: Mavex Productions)

The Strangler's Wife - 2002

Ciaran Crawford as Kevin, in the 2002 film "The Strangler's Wife." It was shot in and around Boston. (credit: Cityscape Motion Pictures)

Stuck on You - 2003

Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear in the Farrelly Brothers' 2003 film "Stuck on You." It was shot in Rockport, on Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

Summer Catch - 2001

Jessica Biel and Freddy Prinze, Jr. starred in "Summer Catch." The 2001 teen romance was shot in Chatham. (credit: Warner Bros.)

Surrogates - 2009

The cast of "Surrogates" filmed in and around Massachusetts in 2008. The film starring Bruce Willis as a cop living in a futuristic world, shot scenes in the South End, Hopedale, Lawrence, Lynn, The Dever School in Taunton and at the former Worcester Courthouse. (credit - AP)

The Proposal - 2009

"The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, was shot partly in Massachusetts. Scenes were filmed on Franklin Street in Boston, Gloucester, Mancheser-by-the-Sea, Rockport and South Hamilton. (credit: AP)

The Town - 2010

Ben Affleck on the set of The Town. Police cars in The Town displayed non-existent A-8 and D-6 districts. File Photo. (credit: Kevin J Wiles)

Ben Affleck was one of many Hollywood-types in town to shoot "The Town" in the fall of 2009. (credit: Kevin J Wiles)

The Women - 2008

A laundry list of A-List women star in 2008's "The Women." The stars include Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Jada Pinkett Smith, Annette Bening, Bette Midler, and Candice Bergen. It was shot locally in Boston, Georgetown, Gloucester and Sudbury. (credit: AP)

The Thomas Crown Affair - 1968

Steve McQueen in a scene from 1968's "The Thomas Crown Affair." The Oscar winning film was shot in Boston, Beverly, Hamilton and Ipswich. (credit: United Artists)

Title to Murder - 2001

Maureen McCormick and Christopher Atkins in 2001's "Title to Murder" which was shot in Boston.

Blown Away - 1994

Tommy Lee Jones and Jeff Bridges starred in 1994's "Blown Away." Scenes were shot in Copley Square, along the Esplanade, at Fenway Park, the East Boston Waterfront, St. Frances de Sales School, in Charlestown, at MIT, and at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester. (credit: AP)

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf - 1966

The 1966 film "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?" starred Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. It was filmed at Smith College in Northampton. (credit: Warner Bros.)

What's the Worst That Could Happen? - 2001

Danny DeVito and Martin Lawrence in the 2001 comedy "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" It was shot in Boston and Manchester-By-The-Sea. (credit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer)

Wilbur Falls (Dead Silence) - 1998

Danny Aeillo starred in "Wilbur Falls" also known under the title "Dead Silence." Scenes from the film were shot in Lenox.

The Proposition - 1998

William Hurt starred in 1998's "The Proposition." Scenes from the movie were shot in the North End, Back Bay, at Boston University's Castle, and Copp's Hill Burial Ground in Boston. (credit: AP)

Witches of Eastwick: 1987

Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher starred in the 1987 film "Witches of Eastwick." The film was shot at Abbot Hall in Marblehead, Cohasset Town Center, Castle Hill in Scituate, and the Wang Center in Boston. (credit: Warner Bros.)

With Honors - 1994

Joe Pesci, Brendan Fraser, Moira Kelly and Patrick Dempsey are among the stars in 1994's "With Honors." Scenes were shot at the Boston Athenaeum, at Harvard University and in Harvard Square.

21 - 2008

The #1 box office hit "21" was based on the story of gambling phenoms from M.I.T. It was shot in and around Boston and Cambridge. Some of the featured locations include Newbury Street, Boston Public Garden, Intercontinental Hotel, Great Bay Restaurant, Boston University, Boston Convention & Expo Center, Back Bay, Chelsea and Cambridge. (credit: AP)

The Company Men - 2010

Ben Affleck was spotted on the Boston Common in April 2009 during the filming of "The Company Men". The movie also stars Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones. (credit: Kevin J. Wiles)

Alex & Emma - 2003

Luke Wilson and Kate Hudson in the 2003 film "Alex & Emma" which was shot largely on the streets of Boston. (credit: Warner Bros.)

Alices' Restaurant - 1969

The 1969 screen adaptation of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" was shot in Great Barrington. (credit: United Artists)

The Autumn Heart - 1999

Ally Sheedy starred in 1999's "The Autumn Heart." Scenes were shot locally at a bowling alley in Malden, at private homes in Saugus, at Winchester Hospital and in Boston. (credit: AP)

Author! Author! - 1982

Al Pacino starred opposite Dyan Cannon in 1982's "Author! Author!" shot on location in Boston and Gloucester. (credit: AP)

Amistad - 1997

Scenes from 1997's "Amistad" were shot in the Massachusetts House and Senate chambers.

Amos & Andrew - 1993

Nicholas Cage and Samuel L. Jackson starred in 1993's "Amos & Andrew." The stars themselves never appeard in Massachusetts during filming, but the movie contains aerial shots of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Black Irish - 2007

Emily VanCamp, Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, and Tom Guiry in "Black Irish." The 2007 movie was filmed in and around Boston. (credit: Anywhere Road)

The Blue Diner - 2001

Lisa Vidal and Jose Yenque appear in a scene from 2001's "The Blue Diner." The movie was shot in Boston.

The Lightkeepers - 2010

Actress Blythe Danner stars alongside Richard Dreyfuss in "The Lightkeepers". The 2010 release was partially filmed in Hyannis in 2009. (credit: Getty Images/Frazer Harrison)

The Boondock Saints - 1999

William Dafoe and Sean Patrick Flannery starred in 1999's "The Boondock Saints." Scenes were shot in Boston including Charles Street Jail and Church of the Covenant.

Bride Wars - 2009

Kate Hudson filmed two movies in town in 2008. She was spotted with Anne Hathaway on Newbury Street filming "Bride Wars." Hudson also shot "My Best Friend's Girl" with Alec Baldwin and Jason Biggs. That film shot on location in Boston Harbor, the North End, Old South Church, Suffolk University Law School, Copley Plaza Hotel, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, East Boston High School, Brookline, Brighton, Belmont and Crane Beach in Ipswich. (credit - AP)

Celtic Pride - 1996

Daniel Stern, Damon Wayans and Dan Akroyd in 1996's "Celtic Pride" about - of course - overzealous Celtics fans. The film was shot locally in the South End, at the old Boston Garden, in the North End, East Boston, Waltham and Charlestown.

The Golden Boys - 2008

"The Golden Boys" is a romantic comedy set on Cape Cod in the early 1900s. It's about three retired sea captains who try to lure a middle-aged woman into marriage. It was shot largely on the Cape in 2007. (credit: High Wire Pictures)

Cide House Rules - 1999

Michael Caine, Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire starred in 1999's "The Cider House Rules." The film was largely shot in Massachusetts including scenes at Northampton State Hospital, the Northfield Drive-In, Great Barrington, South Egremont Farm, and Ventfort Hall in Lenox. (credit: AP)

A Civil Action - 1998

John Travolta in a scene from "A Civil Action," the 1998 film based on the true story of Woburn families suing over toxic land. There were scenes shot in Dedham, Quincy, Jamaica Plain, Boston Public Garden, Fenway Park, Palmer, Riverdale Mall in Northbridge and at Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham. (credit: Getty Images)

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them - 1993

Courteney Cox starred in 1993's "The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them," with scenes shot at Fenway Park. (credit: AP)

The Crucible - 1996

Winona Ryder and Daniel Day Lewis in "The Crucible," set in 17th century Salem. Scenes from the 1996 film were shot on Hog Island in Essex, at Crane's Beach in Ipswich, and the United Shoe Factory in Beverly. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

Snitch - 1998

Denis Leary of Worcester starred in 1998's "Snitch." Scenes were shot in East Boston, Charlestown, Chelsea and Malden. (credit: AP)

The Departed - 2006

Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon starred in 2006's "The Departed." It was shot locally in Quincy, Charlestown, Chinatown and the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center in Boston. (credit: Warner Bros.)

Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon starred in 2006's "The Departed." It was shot locally in Quincy, Charlestown, Chinatown and the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center in Boston. (credit: Warner Bros.)

Southie - 1998

Donnie Wahlberg starred opposite Rose McGowan in 1998's "Southie," with scenes shot in South Boston. (credit: AP)

Edge of Darkness - 2010

Released in early 2010, the Mel Gibson film "Edge of Darkness" shot on location in the Berkshires, Boston, Deerfield, Lowell and Northampton. (credit: AP)

Locked In - 2010

Watertown's own Eliza Dushku stars in the 2010 thriller "Locked In", much of which was filmed in Boston. (credit: Getty Images/Andrew H Walker)

Fever Pitch - 2005

When the Red Sox won the World Series, the ending of 2005's "Fever Pitch" had to be changed. The film starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon was shot at Fenway Park and other Boston locales. (credit: 20th Century Fox)

Field of Dreams - 1989

Kevin Costner starred in 1989's "Field of Dreams." Scenes from the film were shot at Fenway Park.

The Firm - 1993

Tom Cruise in a scene from 1993's "The Firm." The movie was shot at the Copley Plaza Hotel, in South Boston, at Harvard University, and in Harvard Square. (credit: Paramount Pictures)