“R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned’ A sequel to the 2013 Robert Schwentke-directed “R.I.P.D.”, is a western action comedy written and directed by Paul Leyden. Set in 1876, the story follows Sheriff Roy Pulsipher, who dies during a shootout with a gang of outlaws, but is contacted and recruited by the Rest in Peace Department (R.I.P.D.). Resurrected and given another chance at life on Earth, he must not remain fixated on avenging his murder at the hands of a notorious outlaw gang, as the gateway to Hell opens in Red Creek.
Pulsipher’s primary mission is to save the world from a gate that threatens not only the residents of the mining town but all of humanity. A theme full of fantasy action and comedy sequences makes for a fun watch. Meanwhile, with the 19th-century setting and futuristic backdrop of R.I.P.D., you’re probably wondering where “R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned’ was shot.
Where Was R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned Movie Filmed?
“R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned’ movie was filmed completely in Hungary, particularly in Budapest. According to reports, the shooting of the action-comedy film began in late August 2021 and ended in early October of the same year.
Located in Central Europe, Hungary is a landlocked country that is considered a middle power in international affairs due to its cultural and economic influence.
Hungary
Most of the key sequences for “R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned’ appeared in and around Budapest, Hungary’s capital and most populous city. From the looks of it, the cast and crew have seemingly set up camp in various locations around the city to shoot various scenes against suitable backdrops.
They especially used the locality of Pilisborosjenő, a village in Hungary’s Pest County, north of Budapest. Teve-szikla in Pilisborosjenő served as the primary filming location for the Western film.
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Located in the center of the Carpathian Basin, Budapest has significant strength in several sectors, including the arts, fashion, media, education, entertainment, finance, business, and research. With millions of international tourists visiting the city every year, the Heart of Europe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
Budapest is home to several tourist attractions such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Nagytétény Castle Museum, the Aquincum Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Millennium Monument, and the Budapest Hall of Arts.
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In addition to tourists, the Hungarian city is sought after by several filmmakers for filming, thanks to its well-maintained pre-war cityscape. Budapest has hosted the production of many types of films and TV shows over the years. Some notable ones are “Blade of the 47 Ronin”, ‘Blade Runner 2049’, “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, ‘Shadow and Bone ‘The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’, and ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’.
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