chase scenes were filmed () and the narrow bridge, constructed by the film crew, where the crash occurs at the end of the film (). The Arena exteriors were filmed in Calabasas, California at a place then known as Billingsley's Steak Ranch, near the intersection of Highway 101 and Las Virgenes Road. The buildings as seen in the film were demolished in 1975, but the location is . Reception Hot Rods to Hell received nearly universal scorn from critics but had a profitable run, given its very modest budget, grossing over a million dollars. It received no major award nominations. Over the years, Hot Rods to Hell developed a cult following and has a website devoted to it. The film is the fourth and final collaboration between State Fair (1945) couple Dana Andrews and Jeanne Crain, who play the parents/protagonists. Their other films are Duel In The Jungle (1954) and Madison Avenue (1961). Warner Brothers released a series of unconnected hot-rod-based films, including Hot Rod, Hot Rod Gang and Hot Rod Girl. All share the same theme of teenagers risking their lives in fast cars, and convey a message about the dangers of fast driving. Of these films, only Hot Rod and Hot Rods To Hell have seen an official Warner Archives DVD release. Hot Rods To Hell is the only feature of these films in which the teenagers are the villains. Home media Hot Rods to Hell was released on Region 1 DVD on June 26, 2007 by Warner Home Video. The DVD has been modified from the original 4:3 (1.33:1) aspect ratio to a widescreen format of 16:9 (approximately 1.85:1). This was accomplished by cropping the top and bottom of the frame. See also List of American films of 1967 References External links 1967 films 1960s action drama films 1960s chase films 1960s action thriller films American action drama films American action thriller films American auto racing films American chase films Films about automobiles Films about juvenile delinquency Films based on short fiction Films directed by John Brahm Films set in California Films shot in California Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films 1967 drama films 1960s English-language films 1960s American films