The idea for the movie was based on an article published in the Journal of Near Death Studies by Dr. Michael Sabom about his work with patients who had survived cardiac arrest. The film was shot in a number of locations in and around Chicago, Illinois. Locations: 1269 N. Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA (David’s Apartment) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 41.905302, -87.674853

East 57th Drive & South Lake Shore Drive, Jackson Park, South Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Tait Building) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 41.790772, -87.584803

3365 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Nelson’s Apartment) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 41.943438, -87.653523

3960 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA (House in Rachel’s flashback) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 41.822775, -87.604395

Extra: Official Trailer Release: 09/11/1990 Director: Joel Schumacher Run Time: 115m Age Viewing: 15 Gross: $61,489,265

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