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While Stadium High provided the exterior and the auditorium (used for the prom and the “10 Things” poem recitation), the majority of interior classroom and hallway scenes were filmed at John Marshall High School in Portland, Oregon. Marshall’s interior layout, with its long corridors and tiered classroom windows, offered production more practical lighting and sound control. This split location (exterior in Tacoma, interiors in Portland) is common in filmmaking to achieve both aesthetic and logistical goals.

The paintball sequence where Patrick “tames” Kat by letting her win was filmed at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland. The park’s historic roller rink, midway, and wooded perimeter were used. Oaks Park was chosen for its vintage, slightly faded charm, which contrasts with the immaculate settings elsewhere and allows the characters to get messy and physically free. 10 things i hate about you filmed

In the "getting to know Seattle" montage, we see several local landmarks, including the famous Fremont Troll. Located under the Aurora Bridge, this massive concrete sculpture clutching a real Volkswagen Beetle is a staple of Seattle culture. Seeing Kat and Bianca pass by it helped cement the film as a true Washington story rather than a generic Hollywood production. Lake Union and the Marina While Stadium High provided the exterior and the