Bucket list for me! I liked it soo much I bought some real estate nearby! The church is busy, a lot of Studios film here presently. If you make plans to go, please call Oscar to ensure you get the full tour! read more

Found it. I love finding filming locations for movies and television shows. Maybe my wife and I could renew our wedding vows here. This one is in a "ghost town" like area of Lancaster, California. Bring water to stay hydrated, bring snacks to munch on, the is not much more if the immediate area. read more

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The owners were incredibly kind and patient as we gushed over every detail. My favorite part of my Los Angeles trip! read more

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I read other reviews on other websites and was worried about the 3 of us driving all the way out there. Our Spanish speaker called the day before and spoke to Oscar the pastor. She let him know we wanted to come out on our lunch break on Monday and he was happy to have us come by. It took us 35 minutes to get out there in the middle of nowhere Lancaster, CA. If you're in Lancaster or a Kill Bill fan or a fan of any of the other movies filmed there, then head over, but call ahead to give the pastor notice that you're coming . It's a seventh day Adventist church, not just a movie site. They get 5-50 congregants on Saturdays which is pretty amazing given how far out it is. I don't think you'll be able to "tour" the church on a Saturday so go on another day. And the reason Oscar parks his truck out front is because many tourists have done disrespectful things in the front of the church (posing naked for an impromptu photo shoot). Oscar is more than happy to tell you the spot's history about how it started as a box and then the movie studios added to it. The floors are original, the pews look newer, the exposed ceiling beams are original. The first windows are original; the studios put in the ones that are rounded at the top. The facade in front was built by the movie studios. When Oscar finished his story, he moved his truck so we could take pictures. He was happy to take pictures of us and gave us suggestions on poses. I'm thinking he's seen Kill Bill. read more

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I know that there are many mixed reviews about this place and man who runs this church. I had a pleasant time here with Oscar and enjoyed some of the history behind this church. I was also surprised by the story that he shared that he called "his biggest mistake". For those who don't know about the story I would definitely recommend those to come and check this place out. It is a bit of a drive but we'll worth it if your a die hard fan. There was a truck blocking the church, but he was nice enough to move the truck in order for my family to take photos. He was overall a very nice person and allowed us to take photos without me even having to ask. Definitely had a great time read more

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So who doesn't like the movie Kill Bill? The Bride in my world occupies the 3rd slot in bad assed female's (Only Project Alice and Ripley are higher). but enough of my nerding out. The Kill Bill church occupies an important spot in the story. The massacre there (including Samuel L. Jackson) set the entire revenge filled story into motion. Its a cool old building and its the very definition of distressed. But. First off unless you are a diehard fan, its really in the middle of nowhere. Skip that if you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, its a few miles past that. From Palmdale its a good 35-45 minutes each way. The other thing is the mixed message. You have posters in the windows hyping the movie connection, yet a chain runs the building with no trespassing. I would have shelled out a bit for a tour etc. Unless you are a big fan you may want to pass on this one read more

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Do not waste your time... Seriously. Photo opportunity completely ruined. Box truck out front. Barb wire fence. Random signage. And lastly, a very disgruntled resident. We've read that you can ask him if he minds moving the truck for a photograph. He charges $500 (not sure if he actually does charge, or if he was being a smart ass). Regardless... he's a real party pooper. We met some friends out there for a few snapshots while on our cross country roadtrip. He watched us like hawks. We really just wanted to see the church as we're huge Tarantino film fans. Anyhow, quite a damper. At least we have a funny story and this glorious photo. read more

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Very cool place in the middle of nowhere. This church is featured in lot of films and music videos, along with car commercials. Oscar (the owner and pastor) opened us with welcome arms. He was a very nice person and informative. He gave us a brief history of the place and we got to walk inside and outside and take photos and gave a little donation. Highly recommend this church to others as this is a very unique experience. read more

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I am surprised that no one knows that the kill bill church is in Lancaster. It's practically located in the middle of no where. I have came here 3 times again and I have a great photo session every time I came here. Across from the church, there's an abandoned bar look alike that's very rustic and is excellent for a photoshoot. Check out the photos! btw- it's an active church that's still working! read more

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I just visited the Kill Bill Church today and I wanted to set the record straight regarding the negative reviews of the place and of the pastor that is in charge of it. Pastor Oscar Castenada was NOT a mean, grumpy person to deal with as some complainers would lead you to believe but rather very open and friendly who welcomed me into the church and was happy to talk about the site's history. He was also very accommodating in taking pictures of me and the church, including moving the truck parked in front out of the way. Pastor Castaneda will see you walking up to the church so just simply be sociable and friendly with him and he will do the same. I will totally come back here with my friends the next time! read more

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Such an amazing place visually and spiritually. We were greeted with a smile and left with a great story and pics!

Ok well it was dope minus the truck ! It's the only thing out here and you're going to block it ? Ok well sure but what ever ! Reason why the stars at least is because he opened up and gave us a tour and all kinds of history , he was the owner and told us he met cardi b and other people and if it wasn't for kill bill this wouldn't even be a church ! Wish the truck wasn't there but grateful read more

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Pastor Oscar was so wonderful and friendly, allowing us to enter the church and take photos as long as it was not for business purposes. He even moved the truck for us and gave us some wonderful signed books on spirituality. It is a real active church with services on Saturday because they are Seventh Day Adventists. It was a wonderful experience and I feel blessed to have been able to visit on such a beautiful day and to encounter such a kind gentleman. read more

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July 2021-Please do not waste your time or gas. This church does not welcome visitors and is not tourist friendly. The church has a wired rope with signs all around saying "Warning-No Trespassing " and another one that says "Prayers is the best way to meet the Lord. Trespassing is faster (with a picture of a gun pointing at you). There's a truck parked right in front preventing visitors from taking pictures. Clearly the owner of the church does not want people there. Let's respect that. Besides the drive was horrible. You drive in the desert for about 15 miles. It's a remote area and you may lose your phone/internet signal (I did). The desert has been taken over by homeless encampments . The drive and the remote surroundings are not safe. I'm a woman and drove my kids out there & I was frightened. I hope this helps . Blessings! read more

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I've been here a few times, but every time there was that big truck blocking the front. I hate that they do that because they know people go to take pictures of the front of the church. There's nothing else to do out there in the middle of the desert. read more

It's so badass , except they had to park this ugly truck in front of the church ... it's out in middle of nowhere in the desert. But so worth it especially if you are a big movie buff. read more

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It was a cool place to visit. I wish the truck wasn't left in front. I'm sure it's to discourage photo opps read more

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So we been trying to get ahold of this church for 4 months for our engagement photos and left multiple messages and emails and never got a reply back. Checked social media and they had people taking photos inside and around. With the pandemic messing with our wedding and postponing things we were hoping this would be something we could enjoy. So we drove 3 hours away to get here. We introduced ourselves to the "pastor" inside. Let him know we've been trying to contact him for the last four months and that we'd like to ask permission for our photos. He quickly gave us attitude and a lesson on public domain and said we needed to contact him first. Which we then let him know again that we did. He said fine to taking photos on the steps. We started taking photos on the road outside and moved in closer to the steps. That's when he began to harass us about not paying $3,000 for the permit to take photos there. Even after he let us use the steps. He started a yelling match with our family who were taking photos for us. Telling us that we needed to pay first. Shortly after our ruined Engagement shoot we began to leave and other folks showed up and started taking pictures inside and outside, on the steps without paying the $3,000, because we asked if they did. He quickly moved the truck that blocks the view of the church and he began telling us once again that we needed to pay at this point we said sure we'll pay the $3,000 since we wanted to enjoy the only thing about our wedding that hasn't been ruined by the pandemic and waste our times but he said he doesn't do business on Saturday's and wouldn't take our money. Which we would of gladly paid if he would of contacted us back for payment instead of being rude. All in all don't go on a Saturday, he won't move the truck for you, he won't contact you to setup times and payment but then accost you for payments. Thanks for killing our engagement photos. I'm not one to post bad reviews but this was a great disappointment for the film location of one our favorite directors. read more

With restaurants closed again due to covid and nothing else to do during a July 4th holiday, I made this drive from L.A. so my teen could log some time behind the wheel and we can visit FILM HISTORY. Yeah, it's out in no-man's land; but that's part of the charm. Pastor Oscar noticed us once we pulled up and welcomed us inside, where he told us about the church's history as a movie backdrop and then inviting us to take as many pictures as we want. Donations are optional but, c'mon -- don't look at them as donations. Look at them as a well-earned fee for a charming, informative man and incredible access to -- I can't emphasize it enough -- FILM HISTORY. read more

Always been a big Quentin Tarantino fan so finding out this church from Kill Bill was in Lancaster was a win. In the beginning I was bummed out about the truck being in front of the church, but the man working was super cool and moved it for us! Great experience overall. read more

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