Outpost Drive Seen in the 2023 Fim “The Beast” starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay

Written By Chris Wintrode

Movie poster from the 2023 film “The Beast” by Bertrand Bonello. Image source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14407336/

The corner of Outpost Drive and Hillside Avenue that is one location seen in the 2023 film “The Beast”.

A recent film that quietly intersects with our neighborhood is The Beast (2023). In one nighttime scene, the camera lingers on the intersection of Outpost Drive and Hillside Avenue as the main character drives around Outpost Circle — a familiar corner for many of us. The choice feels deliberate: the vintage streetlights, quiet elevation, and moody ambiance make it a compelling cinematic moment.

🎥 About The Beast (2023)

  • The Beast is a genre-blending sci-fi romantic drama directed by Bertrand Bonello, loosely adapted from Henry James’s The Beast in the Jungle. It stars Léa Seydoux and George MacKay, among others. Wikipedia

  • The film was shot across Paris and Los Angeles (including some LA night shoots) between August and October 2022. Fandom Movies

  • Critics highlight its exploration of loneliness, memory, identity, and the tension between emotion and technology — framed in a bold visual style. Los Angeles Times

🏙 Why That Outpost Corner Was Chosen

That nighttime shot at Outpost Drive + Hillside Avenue + Outpost Circle stood out because:

  • The historic street lamps there have character — they evoke an era of classic hillside Los Angeles lighting.

  • The corner’s elevation, layout, and stillness (except on Hollywood Bowl nights 😉!) make for a cinematic composition that plays well in shadow and contrast.

  • It gives a subtle nod to neighborhood identity, embedding Outpost Estates into modern film memory.

🏘 Why Neighbors Should Care

  • It’s an example of our surroundings becoming part of film history — a visual “Easter egg” for locals.

  • It reinforces that Outpost Estates is part of LA’s living tapestry of location shoots, design, and cinematic storytelling.

  • Spotting that scene can create pride and curiosity: “Hey — that’s my street!”

🍿 Where to Watch The Beast (2023)

If you’d like to see The Beast (and spot the Outpost Estates corner scene for yourself), the film is currently available on several platforms:

So whether you’re streaming at home or checking it out via your local library, it’s easy to watch the film — and catch a glimpse of Outpost Estates on the big screen.

Chris Wintrode
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